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

Rolling (applications accepted at any time)

Short-term financial assistance; specific award sizes not published.

Rapid-response funding for Adirondack region nonprofits facing emergencies or urgent operational disruptions.

Applicants must serve the Adirondack region and be a nonprofit, school, municipality, or have a fiscal sponsor.

--- ## Description The Special + Urgent Needs (SUN) Fund is a responsive grant initiative of the Adirondack Foundation, designed to provide rapid, short-term financial support to nonprofits in the Adirondack region of New York experiencing emergencies or sudden crises. The fund aims to help organizations stabilize or restore operations and services disrupted by unforeseen events, such as weather-related disasters or other urgent needs. The SUN Fund ensures that community-serving organizations can continue their work during critical times by offering immediate assistance when it is most needed. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are accepted on a **rolling basis**; there is no fixed deadline. - You may apply whenever an emergency or urgent need arises. --- ## Funding Amount - The SUN Fund provides short-term financial assistance to address immediate needs. - Specific grant amounts are not published; awards are determined based on the urgency and scope of the request and available resources. - Funding is intended for stabilization or restoration of services following emergencies. --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible applicants:** - Tax-exempt organizations (501(c)(3)), public agencies, schools, or municipalities located in the Adirondack region of New York. - Organizations without 501(c)(3) status may apply if they have a charitable purpose and secure a qualified fiscal sponsor. - **Geographic focus:** Adirondack region (including Clinton, Franklin, Essex, Hamilton counties, and portions of St. Lawrence, Warren, Lewis, Fulton, Herkimer, Saratoga, and Washington counties within the Adirondack Park boundary, as well as the Akwesasne Saint Regis Mohawk Reservation). - **Other requirements:** - Applicants must provide services and employ staff without discrimination (race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation). - Nonprofits must pass a due diligence check and be in good standing. - If previously funded by the SUN Fund, a final report must be submitted before reapplying. --- ## Application Process - **How to apply:** Submit your application through the [Adirondack Foundation Online Grants Manager](https://adirondackfoundation.org/granting/online-grants-manager). - **Submission process:** - Applications are reviewed as they are received, allowing for rapid response to urgent needs. - You will need to provide your organization’s EIN (or your fiscal sponsor’s EIN and financials if applicable). - A project or program budget is typically required ([see sample budget](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ItF8H5mRLBrSXCQPLSueK28N2sz2ErzI/view)). - **Reporting:** Grantees are generally required to submit a follow-up report describing how the grant addressed the emergency, stabilized or restored services, and lessons learned. --- ## Additional Information - Organizations may reapply for support as new emergencies arise, provided prior reporting requirements are met. - The SUN Fund is not intended for planned or non-emergent needs. - For questions about eligibility or the application process, applicants are encouraged to contact the foundation before applying. --- ## External Links - [SUN Fund Program Details](https://adkcommunityfoundation.org/granting/apply-grant/special-urgent-needs) - [Apply Online (Grants Manager)](https://adirondackfoundation.org/granting/online-grants-manager) - [General Grant Information](https://adkcommunityfoundation.org/granting/apply-grant) - [Sample Budget Download](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ItF8H5mRLBrSXCQPLSueK28N2sz2ErzI/view) - [Contact Form](https://adkcommunityfoundation.org/contact-us) - [Grantee Resource Portal](http://bit.ly/GranteeResources) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |---------------------------|-----------------------------------|-----------------| | Adirondack Foundation | info@adkfoundation.org | (518) 523-9904 | | Online Contact Form | [Contact Us](https://adkcommunityfoundation.org/contact-us) | |

Special + Urgent Needs (SUN) Fund

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