Common Roots Foundation Announces Nearly $26,000 in Grants Supporting Capital Region Organizations

The Common Roots Foundation announced nearly $26,000 in grants awarded to organizations dedicated to improving the quality of life throughout the Capital Region. With this latest round of awards, the Foundation–established in 2020 following a fire at the Common Roots Brewing Company–has distributed more than $263,000 in grants.

Applications are reviewed twice a year for awards up to $2,500 to non-profit organizations or projects focused on environmental sustainability, community wellness, and neighbors in need in the greater South Glens Falls and Albany area.

“When we started Common Roots, we had the idea that brewing beer could also be a vehicle for positive change,” said Bert Weber, President of the Common Roots Foundation Board of Directors. “Eleven years later we are proud to have supported, and continue to support, our neighbors dedicated to improving the lives of those around them. At a time when so many people are struggling, these organizations are putting in the hard work, driven by compassion, and making a difference throughout the region.”

The Foundation raises funds throughout the year through a membership program, events, tax-deductible donations, and business partners, including our Legacy Sponsors Boralex and The Devlin-Lake Placid. In 2025, the Foundation held a cyclothon at Kind Cycling in Glens Falls, Spring Gathering, its first golf tournament, and a Foundation Weekend in October that included a 5k foot race along the Betar Byway in South Glens Falls and the Beat the Brewers disc golf competition.

Of 38 grant applications, our fall awardees include:

For more information on joining the Foundation or submitting an application, please visit: https://commonrootsbrewing.com/foundation/