Essex Community Fund
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Essex Community Fund supports community organizations with grants for arts, education, preservation, recreation, and social service projects that benefit residents of Essex, New York.
Funder: Adirondack Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Annual application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $2,000–$5,000 per grant
Summary: Supports community projects and services in arts, education, preservation, recreation, and social services benefiting Essex, New York residents.
Key Information: Applicants may be based outside Essex, but their activities must serve residents of the town of Essex.
Description
The Essex Community Fund is a component fund of Adirondack Foundation, established in 2003 to support local community projects and services. Its annual grants support community beautification, historic preservation, culture and the arts, education, recreation, and social services, including programs for youth and seniors. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, schools, church programs, and local government activities.
The fund’s broader overview identifies residents of Essex and Willsboro among the people it serves, while this grant program focuses on activities benefiting residents of the town of Essex, New York. The fund prefers capacity-building projects and modest, one-time capital expenditures over general operating expenses. An advisory council of community volunteers oversees the fund and works to ensure its resources are used well and wisely.
