Senator Cooney announces $1M in nonprofit funding through ROC Grants
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Local nonprofit organizations can apply for support through a new funding program announced by Senator Jeremy Cooney on Friday.
The funding comes amid a wave of federal cuts that impact the work of certain nonprofits. While the demand for services has increased, the ability to provide them is at risk due to a decrease in resources and opportunities.
The Reinvesting in Organizations that Care (ROC) Grants program will distribute $1 million to local organizations that participate in the work and provide services for vulnerable populations throughout Rochester and the Finger Lakes region.
The effort is meant to strengthen and display the state's commitment to supporting community-based projects.
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'We're at a point where there is a lot of fear, there is a lot of terror that folks are feeling about what's happening at the federal government and the implications it has for our local communities. There's a lot of talking going on, but where I come from, they say you gotta put your money where your mouth is, and I want to certainly tip my cap to Senator Cooney for bringing home the resources that we need in order to sustain ourselves through this very challenging time,' said president and CEO of Rochester's Area Community Foundation, Simeon Banister.
Organizations are asked to apply online before the July 4 deadline. Awardees will be announced later in the summer.
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