The Central New York Community Foundation announced it awarded $333,944 in grants to nonprofit programs in the fields of arts & culture, education, environment and animals, human services and public and societal benefit:
ARISE Child and Family Service received $25,000 to purchase an additional wheelchair-accessible van for the transportation of clients in its community habilitation program.
CNY Jazz Arts Foundation received $8,520 to develop video presentations of key arts-education skills for use in marketing campaigns.
CNY Library Resources Council received $15,000 to support its technology lending program to promote digital inclusion and literacy.
Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor received $24,420 to expand the number of Onondaga and Madison county school children participating at sites through the Erie Canalway’s Ticket to Ride program.
Finger Lakes Land Trust received $46,000 to develop a nature preserve on an undeveloped shoreline on Otisco Lake.
First Tee of Syracuse received $50,000 to renovate and expand its club house to provide a dedicated learning space that will allow children to participate in programs during uncooperating weather.
Fiver Children’s Foundation received $8,130 to uncover and address unmet needs within the existing population of its Madison County youth.
Jubilee Homes of Syracuse received $8,250 to combat food insecurity by build a greenhouse at its Community Learning Farm.
Loretto Health & Rehabilitation Center received $26,000 to create outside walking paths and gardens for elders, staff and family members.
Madison County Department of Emergency Management received $5,000 to provide life-saving smoke alarms and weather alert radios to county residents in need.
Northeast Hawley Development Association received $17,000 to develop a strategic plan around a shared volunteer and community engagement strategy with the Syracuse Northeast Community Center.
Parkview Junior Academy received $5,500 to replace broken equipment and update its playground.
The Partnership for Community Development received $10,000 to promote community health and vitality by developing an interactive recreation website with information about outdoor amenities in Hamilton, NY.
Sarah’s Guest House received $10,000 to launch a marketing campaign to promote awareness of the organization.
Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School received $7,900 to implement a program to develop collaboration among school, family, and community members for greater academic and social success.
Syracuse University Office of Sponsored Programs received $13,000 to support a photography and literacy project encouraging at-risk youth to create artwork to be permanently displayed in local community venues.
Town of Cazenovia received $11,692 to install interpretive features to educate the public about the unique technology at its micro-hydroelectricity site.
Visions for Change received $42,432 to expand its Choosing to Thrive program to incorporate a Housing Preparedness component.