The mission of the A. Lindsay & Olive B. O’Connor Foundation is focused on improving the quality of life within Delaware County and the immediately adjacent counties in rural upstate New York. Their efforts largely target supporting initiatives and projects within this geographical area to promote well-being and community development.
The grant program is geographically focused on Delaware and adjacent counties in rural upstate New York, specifically targeting Otsego, Schoharie, Ulster, Sullivan, Broome, Greene, and Chenango counties, with a primary emphasis on Delaware County. The grants support projects that have a direct impact on the quality of life in these areas. Specifically, the foundation provides scholarships exclusively for students from Delaware County, underlining its commitment to education and local community development.