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 new 2026-2028 Strategic Plan, Building Shared Prosperity.
° Read ANCA’s 2024 Annual Report for impacts and stories from our work around the region.
° Your gift to ANCA is an investment in a strong future for North Country small businesses, farms and communities. Thank you for your support!
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
One afternoon late last summer in my home office/guest room/exercise room, I stumbled to my gym mat at the end...
Real Food Hub retail store, processing kitchen expands local access to North Country farms WINTHROP | In our rural region...
When we support small businesses during the holiday season — and throughout the year — our gifts are not only...
SARANAC LAKE — Four years after establishing its regional Community Policing Initiative, the Adirondack Diversity Initiative invites North Country community...
