Helpful Harvest Grant Round
The Helpful Harvest Grant Round funds local nonprofits' science-based efforts to fight food insecurity in Herkimer and Oneida Counties during the holiday season.
Funder: Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties
Due Dates: September 1, 2026 (submissions open) | September 30, 2026 (final deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typical requests up to $2,500 per organization for food insecurity projects; one request per organization.
Summary: Supports nonprofits in Herkimer and Oneida Counties combating food insecurity during the holiday season.
Key Information: Only one application per organization; award notifications in October for holiday distribution.
Description
The Helpful Harvest Grant Round is an annual funding opportunity from the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties. It is designed to support nonprofits and human service organizations in Herkimer and Oneida Counties that are addressing food insecurity during the holiday season. The grant prioritizes organizations such as food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters whose core mission is to provide pantry items or meals to local residents. Funding aims to ensure essential resources—such as food products, care packages, holiday meals, and equipment—reach those most in need during a critical time of year.
