Adirondack Chapter of The Nature Conservancy, North Country Stream Coalition Road-Stream Crossing and Flood Preparedness Project - Improving the North Country Stream Coalition’s tools and planning processes to strengthen coordination and accelerate the funding and upgrades of road-stream crossings that enhance Adirondack community safety and flood resilience.

Adirondack Community Outreach Center, 2026 Addressing Food Scarcity Amongst Johnsburg Area Youth - The Adirondack Community Outreach Center is requesting sustaining contributions for fresh & shelf-stable, kid friendly foods for the 2026 Summer Kids Meals Program and '26-'27 Weekend Backpack Program.

Adirondack Housing Development Corporation, Opening the Door to Stability - Ensuring long-term stability for supportive housing through roof replacement and high-efficiency heating upgrades.

ADK Diaper Bank, Addressing Diaper Need in the North Country - Supporting families in Clinton, Essex and Franklin counties by providing free diapers that keep babies and toddlers clean, healthy and dry.

AdkAction.org, Emergency Food Cards Pilot Program - Emergency food cards provide immediate, dignified grocery access to individuals and households in the Adirondacks experiencing sudden, short-term food insecurity due to unexpected life events.

ARISE of Northern New York, Tupper Lake Backpack Program - The purpose of the backpack program is to provide enough nutritional meals each weekend to students that have been identified by the School System as being in need.

Au Sable Forks Action Corporation, Supporting ALICE families with dignity and care - The ultimate goal of this initiative is to assist ALICE families by reinvesting thrift store sales directly back into the community, helping one family at a time.

AuSable Valley Central School, Feeding Families in Need - We are requesting funding to help support our backpack food programs at AuSable Forks Elementary and Keeseville Elementary.

Boquet River Association, Building Resilience in a Five-Town Watershed - Adding staff to better manage dozens of outreach, education, restoration, mitigation and resiliency projects in the Boquet River Watershed.

Brushton-Moira Central School, Responsive Solutions Grant - Flexible funding supports whole-child approaches to resources to help with social-emotional, family and basic needs of students as they arise.

Central Adirondack Partnership for the 21st Century Inc. (dba LIVINGADK), Delivered Lunch for Seniors - Delivery of a Weekly Nutritious Lunch to Seniors 60+ or disabled or homebound in Towns of Webb and Inlet.

Champlain Children's Learning Center Inc., Energy Efficient Heating System Upgrade - Replacing an outdated, inefficient fuel fired furnace with Energy Efficient electric heat/air conditioning system in a child care center creating a safer environment for children and dramatically reducing costs for the program.

Clinton County Chapter of NYS ARC d/b/a Advocacy and Resource Center, North Country Readiness: How the Medicaid Cuts Impact our Health Care Insurance Access. - Plain-language education for people with disabilities, older adults, families, and low-income households on anticipated Medicaid and insurance changes; what’s changing, what actions may be needed, and where to get help, delivered through coordinated regional outreach.

Clinton Essex Franklin Library System, Community Care Project - Supporting those in need by offering essential hygiene items, nourishing non-perishable food, and helpful community resources.

Comfort Food Community Enhance and Support Programs Providing Food Access, Food Distribution, and Food Recovery - Strengthening and expanding our Food Access and Food Recovery programs, which forms the backbone of hunger‑relief efforts across Warren, Washington and Saratoga counties, in areas that are gateways to and in the Adirondacks.

Community Food Shelf, Harvesting Hope through Healthy Eating - Our mission is to provide emergency and/or supplemental food assistance to families within our surrounding communities.

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Franklin County, Fostering Connection and Nourishment through a Countywide Community Garden Network - Connecting countywide community gardens through a shared network of resources, seasonal workshops that teach gardening and harvest utilization, and coordinated data collection.

Cornell Cooperative Extension-Clinton County, The Golden Years - Our community initiative is designed to reduce social isolation & improve overall well-being among older adults.

Ecumenical Council of Saranac Lake, Inc., Samaritan House Operating Support and Beacon House Support - Operating support for Samaritan House, a transitional housing center for the homeless, and Beacon House, an independent group home for individuals graduating from Samaritan House who have not been able to find permanent housing.

Essex County Mental Health, Improve Access to Mental Health Services - Increase access to mental health services by training all agency staff on Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) - a short-term, goal-directed, evidence-based approach that focuses on building solutions rather than analyzing problems and Concurrent Documentation training.

Essex Food Hub, Food on the Move: Nourishing Communities & Driving Food-System Resilience in Eastern New York - Operating support to sustain food hub operations that connect 32 small Adirondack food producers to markets, and fresh local food to rural food-insecure communities, including through 18 schools and 17 emergency feeding outlets, and support 120 jobs.

Fieldstone Foundation, Expanding the Backpack Program to Meet Rising Child Hunger - Expanding weekend meals and snacks for 515 food-insecure students at eight North Country schools and preparing to support a ninth school serving 104 children whose program is at risk, so no child in our region faces a hungry weekend.

First Baptist Church of Oswegatchie, The Giving Garden - Building a community vegetable stand and expanding garden capacity to increase access to fresh, locally grown produce for individuals and families in a rural community with limited food options.

Grace Pantry, Committed to Wellness Across the Lifespan - You Can Count on Us to Provide Your Family’s Hygiene Needs.

Homeward Bound Adirondacks, Retreat Center for Veterans - Final infrastructure needs for veterans retreat center.

Hudson Headwaters Health Network, Remote Patient Monitoring for Hypertension - Remote Patient Monitoring for Hypertension: Helping Patients Track Blood Pressure at Home and Access Pharmacist-Led Care to Improve Health Outcomes.

Inlet Area Community Task Force Inc., Inlet Community Garden Fencing Project - New fencing is needed at the community garden to keep pests and animals from entering and eating food that is grown by our gardeners.

Joint Council for Economic Opportunity of Clinton and Franklin Counties, Inc. (JCEO), Reduce Waste During Food Distribution - This request is for the purchase of large-capacity coolers for use in our box trucks during food pickup and distribution trips, to prevent food spoilage during the longer routes across our large service area.

Joint Council for Economic Opportunity of Clinton and Franklin Counties, Inc. (JCEO), Improving Community Health and Safety Outcomes - Expanding access to lifesaving emergency equipment and training by installing AEDs in eight public-facing community service locations and offering no-cost certification classes to strengthen workforce readiness and improve health and safety outcomes.

Kommunity Youth Activity Center (KYAC), Youth safe space - Youth safe space in main street building for local 5th-12th graders to spend time off their devices, interacting with peers, away from drugs/alcohol.

Lake George Parent Teacher Student Organization, No Questions Asked Hygiene Closet - Quality hygiene products available at school with no cost.

Lake Placid Volunteer Ambulance Service, Mobility Equipment for Emergency Services - Adding a Stryker Stairchair to our ambulance service to provide safe transport from accident / illness scenes to the ambulance.

Lakeside Preschool: Lakeside School at Black Kettle Farm, Operating Support for Affordable Rural Childcare - Flexible operating support to maintain staffing, required ratios, and consistent caregivers while ensuring affordable, high-quality childcare for working families in our rural community.

Long Lake Rescue Squad, Inc., Funding to Start a Mobile Integrated Health Program--aka "Community Paramedic Program" - bringing in-home healthcare outreach to elderly and disabled residents in their remote community to identify unmet medical needs and reduce unnecessary emergency room visits.

Lower Adirondack Search and Rescue, Bringing People Home - Funds to support administrative and operational costs of our Search and Rescue Organization.

Minerva Service Organization, Fulfilling a need in the community - Meeting a critical need of food insecurity.

Mooers Free Library, Summer Bites: Nourishing Kids in Our Community Summer 2026 - Expanding Access to Nutritious Meals for Children in Mooers: Funding to Support an Increased Summer Food Program to Serve Children Aged 3-18 who attend the Mooers Elementary School or live in or near Mooers NY.

Moriah Central School District, Backpacks for Children who are Food Insecure - Food to help improve the overall health and well-being of children who come from food insecure homes.

Morrisonville-Schuyler Falls Volunteer Ambulance Service Inc, Paramedic Tuition Fund - Offset costs for personnel who wish to obtain the highest possible EMS certification.

North Country Health and Wellness Inc, Safe Swimmers, Stronger Futures - Launching a free Learn-to-Swim program to address limited pool access and eliminate financial barriers while teaching essential water safety skills to North Country children.

North Country Ministry, Providing Trusted, Local Casework Support in the Southern Adirondacks - NCM seeks funding to sustain community-based casework services across the Southern Adirondacks, removing transportation barriers, helping working families, seniors, and individuals access benefits, emergency assistance, and long-term stability through trusted local support.

Peru Central School, Peru BackPack Program - To improve the quality of life of our students by preventing food insecurity over weekends and holidays.

Plattsburgh Cares, Inc., Caring for Vulnerable Refugees and Food-Insecure in the North Country - Ensuring that those who are homeless, in transition to safer spaces (refugees caught up in the immigration crisis), or food insecure can feed themselves and their families when there are no other resources available to them.

Plattsburgh City School District, Safe Bridge, Safe Students - Emergency repairs to a failing pedestrian bridge will provide low-income students with a safe, direct route to school, preventing detours in severe winter weather while long-term replacement funding is pursued.

Plattsburgh Interfaith Food Shelf, Increase capacity at warehouse for food items that require refrigeration or freezer storage - Requesting 1) new freezer for warehouse to expand capacity to accommodate additional food products that require freezer (meat, fish, non-meat items, frozen fruit) and 2) new refrigerator for warehouse to expand capacity for refrigeration items (dairy items, fresh produce).

RCC of St Alexander & St Joseph, Strengthening regional disaster preparedness and response through a coordinated Hub during crisis. - Supporting a regional Disaster Hub by installing a backup generator to maintain shelter operations, food access, and coordinated emergency response so vulnerable individuals and families have uninterrupted access to critical services during power outages and disasters.

Rotary Club of Chestertown, 3 Accessible Picnic Tables for Local Towns - The Chestertown Rotary Club will provide Wheelchair Accessible Picnic Tables to Three North Warren Locations.

Rural Law Center of New York, Inc., Adirondack Regional Family Stabilization Program - Provide assistance and resources to families and individuals residing in the Adirondack Region with filing bankruptcy, debtor education and credit counseling.

Saranac Lake Adult Center, Active Engagement for Adults Aged 50+ - Healthy group activities for adults aged 50+ that promote functional wellness, fitness and socialization through strength building, movement and fun.

Saranac Lake Volunteer Rescue Squad, Training resources for management of airway emergencies in critical patients - Continuous quality improvement in responders' ability to manage airway emergencies in critical patients.

Saranac Lake Youth Center, Inc., Fueling Futures: Youth Programming, Nutrition, and Community Building - Meeting basic needs of local youth so we can utilize our established safe space to teach youth how to build and participate in community.

Speculator Volunteer Ambulance Corps, New Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Member Communication Device Project. - Purchase two-way portable radios and pagers for new vehicle operators and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) entering training class to enable each new member to have dedicated communication devices.

The Arts Guild of Old Forge, Inc., Strengthening Community Bonds and Mental Health Through the Arts - The Arts Guild of Old Forge, now known as View Arts Center, is looking to build on monthly social networks, primarily for our Senior population, to combat social isolation, exercise the mind and body through the arts, and promote familial/cultural heritage through food.

Ticonderoga Central School District, Providing nutritious food to needy children who might otherwise go hungry when they need it most. - We meet the nutritional needs of hungry local school children at times when other resources may not be available to them, on weekends & in the summer, by providing backpacks filled with healthy foods during the school year and a full week of food for 8 weeks in the summer.

Town of Caroga, Enhancing the Caroga Summer Youth Program - Summer Recreation and Learning Enrichment for Caroga Youth.

Town of Johnsburg - Senior Citizen Committee, The Johnsburg Social Enrichment & Vitality Programming for Senior Citizens - The Johnsburg Senior Center discontinued social programs during Covid19, and in 2025 organized a committee and volunteers to rebuild this social fabric of our aging community.

Town of Tupper Lake, Town of Tupper Lake Summer Day Camp Program - Operational support to help offset rising transportation, program material, and payroll costs for our summer day camp program.

Town of Webb, Building Emergency Readiness Through Shared Communication Tools - Regional text alert and response system linking emergency services, municipalities, and residents.

Town of Webb Health Center Fund, Inc. (DBA The Community Health & Wellness Fund), Webb Community Garden Perishable Food Giveaway - Free locally produced and nutritious food to feed people in need.

Tupper Lake Volunteer Ambulance & Emergency Squad, Inc., Ambulance Purchase - Continued Efforts - To assist, once again, in the purchase of a new ambulance with a power cot and power lift assist.

Village of Tupper Lake, Celebration of Youth: Tupper Lake Police Department Bike Rodeo - An event to teach kids road safety on bicycles and to provide all the families in need with brand new bicycle helmets and other safety gear and training.

WAIT House, Adirondack Families Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Program - Rental Assistance for homeless households or those facing eviction and 12 months of Case Management to help households access available resources and build life skills they need to remain stably housed.

Willsboro Senior Housing, Corp., Ensuring Reliable Heat for Seniors in Willsboro - Five aging boilers in our 30-year old senior housing facility are in imminent danger of failing.

Adirondack Explorer, Community News Expansion Project - The Adirondack Explorer is seeking to build a stronger community news infrastructure with a bold new initiative designed to dramatically increase the availability of local news for residents, visitors and policymakers while encouraging civil civic conversation.

Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts (ALCA), Inspiring and Connecting Communities: Tuesdays@ALCA 2026 - Supporting six (6) donation-based Tuesdays@ALCA performances that showcase Adirondack artists, strengthen rural economic vitality, and create accessible community gathering opportunities in Hamilton County.

Adirondack Rail Trail Association, Increasing Volunteerism and E-bike charging on the Adirondack Rail Trail - The Adirondack Rail Trail provides a unique opportunity to engage community members in use, education, and active stewardship of this exceptional resource.

Adirondack Roots, Organizational Support To Strengthen Adirondack Roots - A grant to support housing quality, access and affordability programs at Adirondack Roots that are underfunded due to state and federal funding reductions.

Adirondacks Speculator Chamber of Commerce, Story-driven marketing to attract workers and promote local businesses and lifestyle - Story-driven marketing campaign using blogs, video, and press to showcase local businesses, lifestyle, and outdoor assets to attract skilled workers, support entrepreneurs, and position the region as a year-round place to live, work, and grow a business.

Ausable Freshwater Center, Building Community Flood Resilience in Adirondack Towns and Villages - Working side-by-side with communities we'll identify actionable, science-based solutions to persistent flooding.

Cornell Cooperative Extension - Essex County, Adirondack Cuisine Trails and the International Tasting Trail - Developing a world class culinary experience grounded in our region's unique terroir.

Essex County Land Bank, From Award to Home: Closing the Gap for 41 Essex County Families - Pre-development and capacity support to advance 41 awarded MOVE IN NY workforce homes in Essex County by closing early-stage funding gaps, supporting site readiness, and ensuring timely delivery of affordable homeownership opportunities for local workers.

Franklin County Economic Development Corporation, Forging Educational Pathways for Young Residents in Franklin County - A countywide educational pathway initiative that aligns employer demand, education and training pathways, and targeted outreach to help young adults identify viable career opportunities and envision long-term futures in Franklin County.

Historic Saranac Lake, Diversity in Local History - New permanent museum exhibits will explore the contributions of a diverse population to our region's history.

Homestead Development Corp., Fox Hill Site Development - Critical Site Preparation to Advance 22-unit Attainable Housing Development.

Indian Lake Theater, Inc., Supporting Regional Vitality & Quality of Life for Residents and Visitors Alike - Intentional, year-round programming and meaningful partnerships support our community.

Inlet Public Library, An Architect Document to improve utilization & energy efficiency of interior& exterior spaces. - The current building needs updating.

John Brown Lives!, Loving Our Country Listening Tour: GenZ Activates Agency and Empathy - Through active listening, GenZ cyclists will document myriad ways that people visiting, living, studying and working in the Adirondacks are being affected by what is going on in our country.

Lake Champlain - Lake George Regional Planning Board, Assistance to Access State Funding - Funding to support the preparation of competitive NYS Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) and NY Forward grant applications.

Lake Champlain - Lake George Regional Planning Board, Adirondack Workforce Housing Development Corporation: Nonprofit Development Feasibility Analysis - Feasibility assessment and development strategy to create a regional workforce housing development nonprofit for the Adirondacks, ensuring that the region’s workers can live in the communities they serve.

Long Lake Central School, Community Connections - Addressing isolation by hosting business-sponsored events.

Mountain Lake PBS, Technology Updates to Maintain Service Capacity -Replacement of outdated workstations that cannot meet current security standards. These replacements are critical to sustaining local journalism production and community services despite significant federal funding reductions.

North Country Rural Development Coalition (formerly Pride of Ticonderoga, Inc.), Regional Housing Feasibility & Capacity Expansion - Capacity support to assess and pilot expanded housing service delivery and explore land bank feasibility in Clinton and Hamilton Counties while sustaining active Adirondack housing and revitalization projects.

Northern Forest Center, Inc, Workforce Housing Project Development to Strengthen Adirondack Communities - A critical shortage of middle-market housing is driving young people out of the Adirondacks and creating a workforce crisis.

Old Forge Library Association, People-y Projects: Cultivating Community Connection - Counter declining community connection by celebrating local, Adirondack, & national traditions through shared experiences.

OurStoryBridge Inc., Documenting the Civic Engagement of Adirondackers in Today's Uncertain Times - Online short-form oral histories will create pathways of communication between Adirondack nonprofit leaders, community advocates, and the people they serve, documenting the circumstances in the United States and around the world that are deeply impacting Adirondackers today.

Plattsburgh Public Library, Plattsburgh Public Library Program & Meeting Technology Improvements (Phase 2) - Upgrading auditorium/meeting room tech to connect our community in person and online.

Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST), Connecting Adirondack Artisans and the Creative Economy to Year-Round Digital Audiences - Expanding year-round economic impact for Adirondack artisans and the creative economy by connecting local makers to ROOST’s large, highly engaged digital audience through a centralized online marketplace.

Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce/Schroon Lake Arts Council, A Community at the Crossroads: Supporting a Schroon Lake Economic Resurgence - Schroon Lake has seen a recent resurgence in tourism and related commerce.

Six Nations Iroquois Cultural Center, Oral Traditions of the Haudenosaunee - Oral tradition and storytelling for young and old to help dispel stereotypes and misconceptions about indigenous people and educate the general public about the Haudenosanee in particular.

The Lake George Arts Project, Jazz at the Lake - A free, three-day, world-class jazz festival designed to ensure accessibility, provide income opportunities, and lift the arts, artists, and the community.

Ticonderoga Montcalm Street Partnership, Ticonderoga Area Farmers Market: A Growing Community - Strengthen and expand the Ticonderoga Area Farmers Market as a vibrant, inclusive community hub providing enhanced music and kids programming, additional marketing and promotion, and the implementation of a new Market Money program.

Town of Tupper Lake, Boiler for Train Station - The funds will be used for a new boiler and the installation of the boiler for the town train station that is used for community events.

WAMC, The Commons - Reimagining public media through a first-of-its-kind, public-private partnership to secure the future of regional news and to counter the accelerating spread of misinformation and news deserts.

Whallonsburg Grange Hall, Diverse arts and cultural programs that bring people together and enhance community connection. - Delivery of music, films, lectures and art programs at a regional institution that brings residents together, attracts visitors, fosters volunteer opportunities and engages community partnerships with affordable multi-purpose venues that helps our communities to thrive.

Wheat Paste Media Incorporated, A Platform for Community Engagement, Enrichment, and Connection - A community-powered radio station strengthening Keeseville’s economy, culture, and civic life by amplifying local voices, supporting businesses, and connecting residents.

Adirondack Folk School, Building Trust through Continuity - This marks our third year of offering low- and no-cost programs reinforcing our commitment to ensuring access for all who wish to learn about and create Adirondack crafts.

Adirondack Sky Center, Free STEM Makerspace for All - Free STEM Makerspace along with a mentorship program to give participants access to exclusive tools and resources unavailable elsewhere in the Adirondacks.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks, Building Supportive Pathways for Youth Through Group Mentoring - Provide structured group mentoring for underserved middle and high school youth to build social-emotional skills, strengthen school engagement, and increase access to supportive adults, creating a foundation for lifelong success.

Boquet Valley Central School District, Expanding Educational Pathways: A Farm-to-School Experiential Learning Initiative - A cohesive, place-based learning model supporting academic learning, student well-being, and meaningful community engagement.

Child Care Coordinating Council of the North Country, Inc., Supporting Child Care Centers with Child Care Management Systems - Child care facilities will be offered a Child Care Management System (CCMS) and we will use funding from this grant to pay the yearly subscription costs.

Clifton Fine Central School, Afterschool Program K-12 - We have been operating an afterschool program for 3 years.

Craigardan, Kanienʼkehá:ka Collaboration: ”Reconnecting to the Land and Language Through the Arts" - Collaborative creative retreat to provide support for Kanienʼkehá:ka artists and culture-bearers who wish to keep the Mohawk language and traditions alive through the arts and connection with the land.

Franklin County Economic Development Corporation, Transforming the Tupper Lake Central School District Tech Room into a Trades Educational Pathway - Transforming an outdated school technology room into a modern Technology and Trades Lab — strengthening Tupper Lake's educational Trades Pathway and celebrating Tupper Lake’s proud trades heritage and the opportunities it offers young people.

Franklin-Essex-Hamilton BOCES, 2026 Summer Trades Camp - Summer Trades camp for local students entering grades 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th.

Goff-Nelson Memorial Library, Lift & Learn: After‑School Support and Tutoring - Lift & Learn, a program for local students, blends individualized academic help with the strength of intergenerational community involvement and Unearth a Story: An All-Ages Literacy and Community Engagement Initiative.

Institute of Advanced Manufacturing - Clinton Community College, Skill Up North Country - Basic Employment Skill Building to Fill Regional Demand.

Literacy Volunteers of Clinton, Essex and Franklin Counties, Critical Pathways to Education, Work, and Community - Personalized tutoring that builds literacy, English fluency, and GED readiness.

Mountain Lake Services, Early Childhood Intervention Program (ECIP) - ECIP provides Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapy and Special Education services for children (B-6yo) who are delayed in their development and/or have a diagnosed disability.

North Country Center for Independence, LTD, Independent Living Skills Academy (ILSA) - ILSA will launch four mobile life-skills academies for 40 rural residents with disabilities, coordinating with ARC, ACCES-VR, and NYS Commission for the Blind to provide community-integrated training that builds sustainable pathways to employment and independence.

North Country Community College Foundation, Inc., Achieving the Dream- Transforming our college and our communities - Support engagement with Achieving the Dream (ATD) a national, nonprofit educational reform network dedicated to helping community colleges transform themselves to better serve students and communities, with a focus on student success and ultimately, community prosperity.

North Warren Central School, No More Learning Gap - We are seeking funding for continuation of the No More Learning Gap summer program to benefit our students in grades 1st-5th grade.

Northern Area Health Education Center, North Country Scrubs Club (NCSC) - NCSC is a six-week after-school program for middle schoolers to explore healthcare careers through hands-on activities.

Parishville Hopkinton PTO INC, School Supplies For Students and Story Time Events - Provide all school supplies to students at Parishville-Hopkinton Central School District, alleviating financial barriers and improving access to basic educational needs and promote educational equality.

PLAY ADK, Sustaining A Community Hub for Families with Young Children - Strategic planning to enhance play-based early learning and caregiver connections for a more resilient and supported community.

Reach Out and Read, Inc., Using the Power of Pediatric Primary Care to Promote Early Literacy and Resilient Families - When health care providers encourage families to read together early and often, we give all children a strong start.

Ready4Real Inc., Building Workforce Ready Young Adults in the North Country - Operational support to continue providing career development, workplace/life skills, and social-emotional wellness programing to high school students, and to continue building long term organizational strength through staff development.

Schroon Lake Central School District, Opening Books and Doors - Increasing student literacy through the One Book, One School program, individual book ownership, family literacy nights, and monthly reading incentives.

Seagle Festival, Seagle Festival Youth Opera Workshop & Chorus, Year Two - Teaching Adirondack youth music, emotional skills, and the importance of healthy habits through free opera and music education.

St Lawrence Valley Educational Television Council, GPS for Success School/Educator presentations - mygpsforsuccess.com is the only online platform/website serving youth in the North Country with extensive information about local career options.

St. Regis Falls Central School District, Saints Together - Providing school supplies and events to remove barriers to revive school-community connection for PreK-12 all in a rural community where isolation limits access to resources and the rebuilding of opportunities for meaningful family-school connection is a focus.

Tannery Pond Center, Community Educational Programming: Tannery Talks & Workshops - Tannery Talks and Workshops is programming designed to bring people together via shared learning and skill building opportunities.

Ted K. Center / Plattsburgh Housing Authority, TKC Community Tech Lab - The Ted K. Center seeks funding to launch a technology program that expands digital access for children from low-income families by providing computers, software, and project-based learning that builds essential tech skills and supports future academic success for youth.

Tendercare Tot Daycare Center, The Melody Meadow: A Music‑and‑Garden Learning Yard for Early Childhood Development - Building a sensory‑rich music and garden play yard to nurture creativity, movement, and environmental awareness.

The Ealain Project dba The Thrive Project, Open Studio | An Afterschool Art Initiative - Open Studio was created in 2025 to fill a critical gap in after-school programming for students who are underserved by traditional fee-based options.

Town of North Elba, Funding the Gap for Essential Early Care - Bridging the gap between tuition and the cost of infant/toddler care in Lake Placid, ensuring specialized staffing and the availability of enriching, affordable, and sustained programming for local families.

Town of Webb UFSD, Work Based Learning - Providing authentic, hands-on learning experiences for students within our community.

Tupper Lake Central School District, Full Access: Ensuring Every Student Starts the Year Prepared - Ensuring all students have the necessary materials for learning, reducing inequities and supporting achievement.

We Are Instrumental Inc., Harmony Restored: Continuing the Success of Student Discovery through Instrument-Repair Training - Harmony Restored by Empowering Students through One-of-Kind Instrument Repair and Learning Opportunities in Adirondack Schools.

Willsboro Central School District, Building Foundations for Success: Pre-K Learning and School-Wide Positive Engagement - Implementing a comprehensive early childhood curriculum for 18 pre-K students and establishing a student-operated school store to reinforce positive character development and workforce readiness for 250 PK-12 students in a rural, high-need district.