The Community Fund for the Gore Mountain Region (CFGMR), managed by the Adirondack Foundation, provides targeted grant funding to nonprofit organizations operating within specific towns in New York State. This fund serves the towns of Chester, Horicon, Johnsburg, Minerva, and Schroon. The primary focus of CFGMR is to enhance the quality of life in these communities through support for a range of local initiatives.

The CFGMR awards grants to support projects that advance community beautification, historic preservation, culture and the arts, education, recreation, and programs serving youth, seniors, and veterans. The purpose of the fund is to foster vibrant, resilient, and inclusive communities within the Gore Mountain Region by enabling grassroots organizations to initiate or sustain local initiatives aligned with these thematic priorities.

Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) certified nonprofit organizations, public schools, or local government entities. All organizations must be physically located within one of the five designated towns to be eligible. Proposals from organizations outside this geographical scope are not considered.

The 2025 grant cycle opens on April 1, 2025, and all applications must be submitted by May 31, 2025. Interested applicants are required to submit their proposals via the Adirondack Foundation’s Online Grants Manager. The application process is straightforward and designed to support small-scale local efforts.

Grant amounts typically range from $250 to $1,000. These funds are intended to make a meaningful difference at the community level, particularly for smaller organizations that can benefit from modest financial support for specific projects or programmatic needs.

The Adirondack Foundation encourages continued support for the Community Fund for the Gore Mountain Region and welcomes donations from individuals who wish to contribute to the long-term vibrancy of the towns it serves. Further information and the application portal are accessible through the foundation’s website.