The Garrett Dunsmoor Memorial Foundation offers a targeted grant opportunity designed to support initiatives that benefit youth in and around Oswego, New York. The foundation provides an online application process, emphasizing accessibility and simplicity for potential applicants. This grantmaking effort aligns with the foundation's broader mission of investing in the wellbeing, development, and empowerment of young people in its local community.
The grants are intended to fund projects or programs within four focus areas: Youth Sports, Youth Arts & Sciences, Community Projects, and Youth Advocacy. Proposals must directly benefit youth and must be aligned with the foundation’s mission. These parameters establish a strong thematic focus on supporting the youth population through community-based or nonprofit-led efforts.
Eligible applicants must be nonprofit organizations. The foundation does not provide funding to individuals directly, nor does it support projects that fall outside the scope of benefiting youth in the Oswego area. In addition, the foundation does not typically fund staff salaries or stipends, facility renovations or construction, or any politically affiliated projects or lobbying activities.
Applicants are required to submit their proposals online through the foundation's website. The deadline for applications is September 12, 2025, and proposals must be submitted by midnight on that date. There are no pre-application steps or letters of intent required for submission. The foundation specifies that applicants should allow up to 30 days to receive notification about whether their proposal has been approved.
Grant awards typically range from $500 to $2,000. However, there is some flexibility, as the foundation notes that larger amounts may be approved on a case-by-case basis, depending on the number of applications received and the merits of the proposals. The foundation does not provide an explicit ceiling or floor amount beyond these general ranges, and no match is required to apply.
For those who prefer a printable application, a PDF version may be requested. Questions about the application process or funding parameters can be directed to the foundation via email. No specific contact name, phone number, or direct email is provided in the public announcement.
