Nyquist Foundation Offering Grants

The Thomas and Corinne Nyquist Foundation is now accepting applications from nonprofit organizations in the Bainville, Culbertson, and Froid communities, and in New Paltz, N.Y.

Grants are given annually to eligible 503(c) private or governmental nonprofit organizations in these communities and only in these communities for small projects, events or items to be purchased that will benefit the community as a whole. The foundation is particularly interested in supporting projects where a small amount of money may make the difference between success or failure, with most grants ranging from $500 to $1,000 With rare exception, the maximum award made by the foundation is $2,000.

The foundation does not support projects on a multiyear basis, but will consider applications for new needs from organizations that have been supported previously. The Nyquist Foundation typically funds about $10,000 a year divided between New Paltz, N.Y., and northeastern Roosevelt County. Normally between a third and half of all applications received are funded.

Deadline is Nov. 15 of this year for all applications and supporting documentation. Notification of foundation decisions will be in early January of 2021, with actual monetary awards sent out in February or March. Applicants who are funded are required to give proof to the foundation of when and how funds are expended.

Information about the foundation, including funding criteria and past awards, is available at the website www.nyquistfdtn.org. Applications can be sent electronically from that site, or printed and mailed, and should be accompanied by information about the nonprofit organization that is applying, and detailed information on how the money is to be spent. Questions may be addressed to Nyquist.foundation@gmail.com.

This will be the 18th year the Nyquist Foundation has awarded grants in New Paltz and Roosevelt County.