KEENE — The Adirondack Garden Club is now accepting applications for two grant programs offered in 2026, the Ellen Lea Paine Memorial Nature Fund and the 1928 AGC Founders Fund.
The Ellen Lea Paine Memorial Nature Fund, established in 2005, provides financial assistance to individuals and nonprofit organizations, including schools, whose programs support the study, protection, and enjoyment of the natural environment within the Adirondack Park. Grant requests are reviewed and funds awarded by the Ellen Lea Paine Memorial Nature Fund Committee. The Ellen Lea Paine Memorial Nature Fund Application deadline is May 1, with funds distributed June 1.
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