ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY — The deadline to submit requests for grant funding from the Northern New York Community Foundation’s LEAD Council Impact Grant Program is fast approaching.

The Foundation’s LEAD Council welcomes proposals from nonprofit organizations in Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties that are focused on child care or early childhood development.

The Council has committed to address these needs across the region as its strategic focus in 2019. Council members will evaluate each proposal for funding and has up to $25,000 award, which could be shared between multiple organizations and awardees.

Eligible nonprofit organizations whose missions, programs and services target child care and early childhood development are encouraged to apply for funding through this grant opportunity by Friday, April 19.

Grant-making efforts to address this strategic focus will target four areas: programs, advocacy, accessibility and opportunities to support staff through training and professional development.

Nonprofits that wish to apply must have confirmed charitable status as a federally recognized tax-exempt organization.

Other publicly supported organizations, including school districts and municipalities, are also eligible and encouraged to apply.

Eligible nonprofits must actively serve residents in Jefferson, Lewis or St. Lawrence counties. The Council will review grant applications through the spring and summer and announce awards in September.

Proposals must be received or postmarked no later than Friday, April 19, to the Northern New York Community Foundation, Attn: Max DelSignore, 131 Washington St., Watertown, NY 13601.

Applications may also be submitted by email to max@nnycf.org.

Contact 315-782-7110, or email DelSignore with any questions or clarifications about the grant program and application process.