Special and Urgent Needs (SUN) Fund
The SUN Fund offers rapid-response grants to Adirondack nonprofits and agencies to address urgent, unexpected needs that threaten their ability to provide services during crises.
Funder: Adirondack Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted anytime)
Funding Amounts: Typical grants $250–$2,500; larger grants possible in special cases; rapid decision within 2–3 weeks
Summary: Provides rapid-response grants to Adirondack nonprofits and communities facing urgent, unexpected needs or emergencies.
Key Information: For short-term, crisis-driven needs only; not for ongoing or planned expenses.
Description
The Special and Urgent Needs (SUN) Fund is a responsive grantmaking program by Adirondack Foundation designed to support nonprofits, public agencies, and communities in the Adirondack region of New York during times of crisis. The fund aims to address immediate, unanticipated needs where a relatively small grant can bridge funding gaps that, if left unaddressed, would severely hinder an organization’s ability to deliver services. Typical scenarios include emergency repairs, disaster recovery, or urgent resource requirements. The SUN Fund is not intended for ongoing, planned, or deferred maintenance expenses.
