About ANCA
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.
Established in 1955, ANCA has grown in size, reach and impact to become a trusted leader and collaborative partner for community members who are working to build a strong, resilient and equitable economy in the Adirondack North Country.
Where We Work
The Adirondack North Country region is one of New York State’s most rural and dramatically beautiful landscapes.
Our home is the 14-county region encompassing the Adirondack Park and Tug Hill regions of northern New York – home to 6% of New York’s population and occupying 38% of its land area. ANCA is a regional hub that grows funds, ideas, and collaboration to promote both regional-scale and locally tailored economic solutions.
Although largely rural, the Adirondack North Country lies within a day’s drive of 90 million people, and sees an estimated 9 million visitors each year, coming from New York City, New England and Canadian cities.
ANCA’s 14-county region includes:
- Clinton
- Essex
- Franklin
- Fulton
- Hamilton
- Herkimer
- Jefferson
- Lewis
- St. Lawrence
- Saratoga
- Oneida
- Oswego
- Warren
- Washington