Write a commentThe Garrett Dunsmoor Memorial Foundation is now accepting 2022 grant applications from nonprofit and government organizations in the greater Oswego County community.
Organizations must submit an online grant application by 11:59 pm on September 12, 2022 to be considered for this funding period. Monies for the 2022 grant funding recipients must be used by the end of 2023. Any applications received after the due date will automatically be rolled into the fall 2023 funding period.
All organizations that submit an application must work to further the Foundation’s mission of enriching the lives and investing in the future of youth in and around Oswego County. Focus areas of this mission include the Arts, Sciences, Sports, Advocacy and/or Community Improvement. Grants typically range from $500 to $2,000.
To submit an application, please view the online form at www.garrettdunsmoormemorialfoundation.com/grants, or you may request a PDF application be sent to you by emailing: gdmfgrants@gmail.com. Funding decisions will be made on or before October 15, 2022. Please allow up to 30 days to be notified if your grant has been approved.
Previously funded organizations include: ARISE Child & Family Services, Blessings in a Backpack Fulton Chapter, Blessings in a Backpack Oswego Chapter, Camp Foundations, Child Advocacy Center of Oswego County, Children’s Museum of Oswego, Erin's Angels of CNY, Inc., Frederick Leighton Elementary School Third Graders, Friends of Camp Hollis, Fulton Family Y.M.C.A., Fulton Girls Lacrosse, Fulton Public Library, Fulton Youth Basketball, Fulton Youth Boys Lacrosse, Hannibal Backpack Ministry, Hannibal X-C Program, Literacy Coalition of Oswego County, Minetto HSA Playground Committee, NYS Elks Camp Bristol, Inc, Oswego Bookmobile, Oswego Buccaneer Boosters, Oswego County Quarter Midgets Club, Oswego Family Y.M.C.A., Oswego Homeschool Association, Oswego Lacrosse Club, Inc, Oswego Little League, Oswego Players, Inc., Oswego Pop Warner, Oswego Rotary Club, Oswego Town Volunteer Fire Department, Town of Minetto Playground Project, and VOW Foundation.
# # # About the Garrett Dunsmoor Memorial Foundation:
Garrett was an exceptional young man whose positive attitude, sense of humor, and compassion for others left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him. While Garrett is not here to fulfill his destiny, we continue his legacy of love by giving youth in and around Oswego County the opportunities they need to excel.
