ANCA is an independent, nonprofit corporation with a transformational approach to building prosperity across northern New York. Using innovative strategies for food systems, clean energy, small businesses, and equity and inclusion, ANCA delivers targeted interventions that create and sustain wealth and value in local communities.
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Join us for our joint Clean Energy + Small Communities. Big Opportunities. Conference, April 30-May 2 in Lake Placid.
Learn about the Adirondack Diversity Initiative’s new Welcoming & Belonging Micro-credential for businesses.
Check out ANCA’s 2023 Annual Report for impacts and stories from our work around the region.
ANCA is growing prosperity across northern New York by implementing programs in four key focus areas: small businesses, food systems, clean energy, and equity & inclusion.
small businesses and organizations created individualized business resilience and succession plans for long-term strength and stability with ANCA's support.
North Country farms were connected with technical assistance through grant application, business development, farm planning and compost operation support.
entities accessed renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate change mitigation and adaptation benefits through state programs with ANCA's assistance.
law enforcement officers from 14 agencies participated cultural consciousness, racial equity training and trauma-informed policing training that empowers them to foster safe, just communities.
2022 and 2023 Impacts
Wildlife monitoring, parkwide planning identified as critical steps By Zachary Matson A trio of speakers shared insight into solar development...
$4 million award will support Next Move NY Vocational Training and Job Readiness Facility at Jefferson Community College $600,000 Award...
Adirondack town reduces carbon footprint with energy efficient upgrades, achieves bronze status in Climate Smart Communities program By Mike Lynch...
State grant boosts community’s ability to expand EV infrastructure By Mike Lynch Saranac Lake will be bolstering its green infrastructure...
