[Adirondack Foundation](https://www.adirondackfoundation.org)

Rolling (applications accepted year-round)

Typical award size not specified; funding is targeted for early childhood care programs in select Adirondack counties.

Supports child care providers in Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, and north Warren counties to strengthen early childhood care programs.

--- ## Description The Small Grants for Small Children program, offered by the Adirondack Foundation, is designed to enhance and support early childhood care in select Adirondack counties. The initiative provides targeted funding to child care providers, enabling them to improve and expand their services for young children. The program operates on a rolling application basis, allowing eligible organizations to apply at any time throughout the year. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; there is no set deadline. --- ## Funding Amount - The foundation does not specify a typical award size for this program. - Funding is intended for child care providers to strengthen and support early childhood care programs in Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, and north Warren counties. - Award amounts and reporting requirements are determined by the foundation’s general grantmaking policies. --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible Applicants:** - Tax-exempt organizations (501(c)(3)), public agencies, schools, and municipalities located in the Adirondack region. - Child care providers serving young children in Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, and north Warren counties. - Entities without 501(c)(3) status may apply if they have a fiscal sponsor that meets eligibility requirements. - **General Requirements:** - Applicants must provide services and employ staff without discrimination based on race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation. - Nonprofit organizations must pass a due diligence check and be in good standing. - Fiscal sponsors must provide their EIN and financial statements with the application. --- ## Application Process - **Submission:** Applications must be submitted through the [Online Grants Manager](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=generousact). - **Process:** - Create or log in to an account on the Grants Manager portal. - Complete the application form, including required documentation such as EIN, project budget, and, if applicable, fiscal sponsor information. - Applications can be saved and completed later before final submission. - **Support:** Foundation staff are available to answer questions and provide guidance throughout the application process. --- ## Additional Information - Funding may be used for a range of expenses that support child care programs, such as licensing, equipment, professional development, and program improvements (specific allowable expenses may be clarified by contacting the foundation). - Applicants may reapply in subsequent years, provided that a final report for any previous grant has been submitted. - Follow-up grant reports are generally required for all grantees. --- ## External Links - [Program Details & Application](https://adkcommunityfoundation.org/granting/apply-grant/small-grants-small-children) - [Online Grants Manager Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=generousact) - [General Grantmaking Information](https://adkcommunityfoundation.org/granting/what-we-fund) - [Contact Form](https://adkcommunityfoundation.org/contact-us) - [Sample Project Budget](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ItF8H5mRLBrSXCQPLSueK28N2sz2ErzI/view) - [W-9 Form Download](https://adirondackfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2021-01/W-9.pdf) - [Grantee Resource Portal](http://bit.ly/GranteeResources) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |-----------------|--------------------------|----------------------------------|--------------| | General Contact | — | info@adkfoundation.org | (518) 523-9904 | | Leslee Mounger | Funds and Program Officer | leslee@adkcommunityfoundation.org | (518) 523-9904 |

Small Grants for Small Children

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