The Schenectady Foundation, established in 1963, is dedicated to benefitting the health and well-being of those who live and work in Schenectady County, NY. It aims to be a catalyst for community change through supporting projects with the potential to cause significant impact in focus areas including food security, neighborhood revitalization, addressing emergent needs, and innovative initiatives.
The Schenectady Foundation Grants program is designed to allocate $2 million towards programs capable of making significant impacts in Schenectady County. The funding priorities for this period include the Equitable Access to Healthy Food (EAT Healthy Food) Initiative, Neighborhood Revitalization, emergent needs, and the Foundation’s ongoing initiatives like the Thriving Neighborhoods Challenge. Specifically, the grant aims to support projects focused on increasing food security, making neighborhoods thrive through safety and care, providing quality housing opportunities, and supporting organizations in responding to new challenges. Grants are awarded based on the potential for transformative impact and measurable outcomes, with no fixed minimum or maximum grant size, sometimes requiring a matching condition for funding allocation.
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