NNYCF seeking grant proposals for Safe Schools Endeavor

WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – The Northern New York Community Foundation is seeking grant proposals for the Safe Schools Endeavor for the 2024-25 school year.

All schools in Jefferson and Lewis counties are eligible and encouraged to seek grant funding for projects, programs, and initiatives that seek to improve student and campus culture and strengthen school safety.

School officials and representatives should complete applications no later than Friday, Nov. 1. All applications must be completed through the Community Foundation’s online Grant Lifecycle Manager . Grant awards will be determined in December and applicants will be notified with a funding decision no later than early January.

Since 2018, nearly $102,000 in grant funding has been awarded to 16 school districts across the two counties to support 55 projects. Public and private schools are welcome to apply.

Grants are made possible thanks to the generous gifts of many individuals, businesses and organizations in Jefferson and Lewis counties who support the Safe Schools Endeavor and its mission to help keep all children safe while they are at school.

The Safe Schools Endeavor will consider applications submitted by students, teachers, faculty, staff and parents. Any individual or group with an idea to improve safety within their Jefferson or Lewis County school should discuss the concept with their respective school administrator to gather their support. Proposals that are student-led or involve close collaboration with students may receive additional weight as funding is considered.

Individuals and groups may request any amount; however, typical grants will fall in the range of $1,000 to $2,500. All projects or programs must begin or occur in the 2024-2025 school year with support from the respective school district. Funding for programs or projects that have already started is not eligible as the Safe Schools Endeavor is not a source for reimbursement of expenses.

The Safe Schools Endeavor stresses awareness, empowerment and action within school communities, and grant proposals will be evaluated based on the degree to which they embody these desired outcomes. A scoring rubric is also available for review HERE . You can email Mrs. Flint at eflint@fdrhpo.org , with any application questions.

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