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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Read stories and impacts from our work across the region in our 2023 Annual Report.
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
by Keeley Jock, ANCA Climate Justice Fellow Native American Heritage Month is a time to commemorate and celebrate the traditions,...
by David Escobar The most recent census showed a couple of trends in the Adirondack Park: a steady decline in population and...
PAUL SMITHS — The Adirondack Diversity Initiative and the Adirondack North Country Association have announced the return of the Adirondack...
SARANAC LAKE — The High Peaks Farmers Market in Saranac Lake is migrating its winter home, changing from its summer...
