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We will consider proposals that will allow an organization to address these types of short-term needs:
- Emergency building or mechanical repairs whose sudden and unexpected failure interferes with provision of services and is not covered by insurance (Example: repairs to damaged roof due to unexpected weather event, or backup generator failure during power outage).
- Unanticipated or unbudgeted resources without which the work of your organization is severely hindered (Example: training on post-traumatic stress disorder for school guidance counselors supporting children in towns severely impacted by disaster).
- Recovery needs in response to an emergency or disaster (Example: replacement of materials lost or damaged by an extreme weather event).
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We accept applications on a rolling basis and we work hard to get awarded funds into your hands within two weeks of when the applications were reviewed.
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We do not make grants from SUN Fund for:
- Individuals, ongoing capital expenses, endowments, capital campaigns, religious activities, or debts.
- Budget deficits, funding shortfalls, strategic planning or organizational development.
- Projects that arise or equipment that fails due to deferred maintenance.
- Recent recipients of SUN fund grants (within the past year). As this is a crisis response fund, it is not intended as a source of annual support for an organization.
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The SUN Fund can also be used to support local businesses and families in future disaster circumstances if one of the following criteria is established (1) aiding individual business owners who are financially needy or distressed; or (2) combating community deterioration.
NOTE: We cannot earmark donations to specifically benefit an individual or business. We can accept donations to the SUN Fund to benefit a broad charitable class.
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Typical grants range from $250 to $2,500. In special cases, grants could be larger.
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Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and can be accessed via Adirondack Foundation’s Online Grants Manager.
