OSWEGO, N.Y. — The Richard S. Shineman Foundation announced it has awarded grants to 11 Oswego County not-for-profit organizations in its first grant round of 2023 at its April board meeting. The projects encompass a range of focus areas, including health and human services, respite care, education and workforce development, and the arts. The foundation […]
OSWEGO, N.Y. — The Richard S. Shineman Foundation announced it has awarded grants to 11 Oswego County not-for-profit organizations in its first grant round of 2023 at its April board meeting.
The projects encompass a range of focus areas, including health and human services, respite care, education and workforce development, and the arts. The foundation said its mission is to be a catalyst for change to enhance the quality of life in Oswego County.
The funded projects will benefit Oswego County on several fronts. The largest award, $74,600, was given to Fulton Family YMCA to support its Camp and Outdoor Recreation for Youth — designed as an outdoor recreation space — that provides summer and after-school programming to local youth. The second-biggest grant, $60,000, was awarded to On Point for College to support college-bound students with comprehensive support that includes the college-application process, college visits, and needed resources to ensure their success.
The Shineman Foundation also awarded several grants to support the arts community in Oswego County. The CNY Community Arts Center received a grant to revamp its website and develop a user-friendly online registration system. The Ontario Center for the Performing Arts, which operates the Oswego Music Hall, was awarded a grant to conduct targeted marketing with the goal of increasing its membership and audience. Symphoria received a multi-year grant to expand its Music for Oswego programming throughout Oswego County.
The Central New York Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease Alliance was awarded a disease-prevention education outreach grant for Oswego County services and programming. David’s Refuge was provided a grant to support respite, wellness, and community programming for Oswego County residents. The H. Lee White Museum received a matching grant to support its educational tall ship project.
Three mini-grants were awarded and included a mini-grant to Oswego Industries to support a redesign of its website. The State Street Methodist Church was awarded a mini grant for its Helping Hands Program, which provides under-resourced community members with toiletries and paper products. Peaceful Remedies received a mini grant to support Circle Talk for Men programming and technology upgrades.