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Niskayuna Community Foundation Mini-Grants is sponsored by Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region (Niskayuna Community Foundation). These mini-grants support programs and/or services benefiting residents of the town or school district of Niskayuna, NY. This includes health and human services, arts and culture, community development, conservation, and historic preservation and recreation.
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The Niskayuna Community Foundation – The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region The Niskayuna Community Foundation In considering a grant request, the Niskayuna Community Foundation places the highest priority on projects that address significant community issues, are result-oriented, encourage the involvement and participation of diverse and ethnic groups, demonstrate a true funding need and empower people to take control over their lives and environment.
Grants may be awarded in the following fields: health and human services, arts and culture, community development, conservation and historic preservation and recreation. Grants may also be used for capital projects, which may include equipment purchases.
To be eligible for funding, applications must meet the following requirements: • Serve residents who live in the town or school district of Niskayuna; • Organizations can also be sponsored by the Town of Niskayuna or the Niskayuna School District. Grants made for the Competitive Grant program may not exceed $10,000. Grant requests at or below $2,000 may be considered under the mini-grant program.
The grant period may not exceed one year in duration. The general policy of the Niskayuna Community Foundation is to make grants for innovative, creative projects and to support programs that are responsive to changing community needs.
The Niskayuna Community Foundation will accept proposals for mini-grants of $2,000 or less for organizations that meet the following criteria: Qualify under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code as a nonprofit organization OR operate under the fiscal sponsorship of an organization that does; Serve residents who live in the town or school district of Niskayuna; Grants are awarded in the following fields: Health and Human Services Conservation and Historic Preservation Mini-Grant requests can be submitted for consideration year-round.
Mini-Grant requests can be submitted for consideration year-round. Occasionally, complex applications will require additional time to review. Applicants will be kept informed of their proposal’s progress.
Pre-Application Questionnaires Due Final Decision Will Be Made Community Foundation Impact Grants Community Foundation Impact Grants usually range from $1,000 to $15,000. Grant period will not exceed one year. The Hortense & Louis Rubin Community Health Fund Organizations can apply for up to $150,000 annually.
Organizations may apply for multi-year funding; funding will not exceed three years. The Bender Scientific Fund Grants from this fund usually range between $1,000 and $12,500. Grants period will not exceed one year.
The Bender Family Foundation Grants from this fund usually range from $5,000 to $15,000. • If your organization was awarded a grant in 2024, you will be eligible to apply for new Bender Family Foundation funding in 2026. • If your organization was awarded a grant in 2025, you will be eligible to apply for new Bender Family Foundation funding in 2027.
The Albany County Convention and Visitors Bureau Fund Grants from this fund range between $1,000 and $5,000. Multi-year funding will be considered, but the grant period may not exceed three years. Community Foundation Impact Grants Community Foundation Impact Grants usually range from $1,000 to $15,000.
Grant period will not exceed one year.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations providing programs and/or services benefiting residents of the town or school district of Niskayuna, NY. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $2,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Niskayuna Community Foundation Mini-Grants is funded by Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region (Niskayuna Community Foundation). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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