General Grant Program

General Grant Program

Funder: Glens Falls Foundation

Geographic Scope: Greater Glens Falls Area, NY

Overview: The Glens Falls Foundation accepts grant applications from organizations and individuals seeking funding for various community projects and initiatives.

Grant Priorities

The Distribution Committee prioritizes:
• Capital projects
• Equipment purchases
• New initiatives
• Special projects
• Grants for general operating expenses are discouraged

Scoring Criteria

• Viability of project – Does the project have potential for success?
• Viability of organization – Does the organization have sustainability?
• Continuing impact of grant – Will the project have long term impact?
• Number of beneficiaries – Will a significant number of people benefit from the project?
• Overall impact on community – Will the project provide substantial benefit to the community?
• Financial need of applicant – Is there a real need for the Foundation to contribute?
• Number and size of recent grants to applicants – Has the applicant received previous grants?

Eligibility

• Open to organizations and individuals
• Organizations must provide overview, purpose of request, financial information, and supporting documents

Key Policies

• Reapplication: Once a grant is awarded, there is a three-year wait period to reapply for new funding
• Application Limit: Should not exceed 12 pages with enclosures (not counting 990 Tax Return)
• Committee Meetings: Four times per year
• Notification: Written notice within 10 business days of committee meeting

Contact Information

• Email: administrator@glensfallsfoundation.org
• Phone: 518-926-8372
• Contact Person: Laura Vamvalis, Foundation Business Administrator
• Mailing Address: P.O. Box 4560, Queensbury, NY 12804
• Physical Address: 237 Glen St, Glens Falls, NY 12801