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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Hot off the press! Check out ANCA’s 2024 Annual Report for impacts and stories from our work around the region. To receive a print copy of the report, please submit this form or email [email protected] with your contact information.
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 Leigha Schultze, Adirondack Diversity Initiative Research Fellow This summer, I had the incredible privilege of working alongside ANCA as...
by David Escobar (Report For America corps reporter) The morning of June 29, 2022, two Saranac Lake police officers pulled their...
North Country organizations strategize to strengthen North Country food system by Grace McIntyre LAKE PLACID — The doors to the...
TUPPER LAKE — Electric vehicle (EV) and clean energy enthusiasts are invited to the Watts & Wheels, a free community...
