ANCA is a regional nonprofit and economic hub building shared prosperity across northern New York. Focused on small businesses, climate & energy, local food systems, and welcoming & belonging, ANCA works to ensure the long-term viability of the North Country, empowering individual wellbeing, economic strength, and regional stewardship. ANCA works with individuals, groups, and communities across 14 counties to navigate resources, cultivate networks, generate economic and community solutions, build shared capacity, and shape region-boosting narratives.
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° Check out our 2025 Annual Report for stories and impacts from our work.
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ANCA is building shared prosperity across northern New York by implementing programs in four key focus areas:
small businesses, local food systems, climate & energy, and welcoming & belonging.
small businesses, organizations and farms secured nearly $1 million in state and federal grant investments for projects that help them grow, while retaining essential jobs and services in their communities.
North Country small farms have accessed $94,000 in flexible, zero-interest loans for projects that help them diversify and grow.
North Country communities accessed over $1.65 million for clean energy projects through NYSERDA's Clean Energy Communities program in 2024.
students and adults from marginalized communities were empowered through outdoor experiences offered by the Adirondack Diversity Initiative.
2024 Impacts
Over the last two years, the Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) has provided technical assistance for 70 projects aimed at...
The Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) Board of Directors has named the nonpofit's next executive director. Emily Nobel Maxwell of...
*Thank you to our partners at Adirondack Harvest and contributing writer Rebekah Pierce for this guest blog. To view the...
by David Escobar North Country Immigrant Allies will receive more than $32,000 to expand programs that help immigrant families prepare for...
