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Eligible organizations

  • This award is intended for a graduating senior enrolled in a High School Vocational Education Program in the following county in New York State: Albany ColumbiaGreene.
  • Schoharie WarrenWashingtonOR a freshman currently enrolled in a college or university in pursuit of an Associate’s Degree in: Construction Technology.

Other requirements

  • Rensselaer SaratogaSchenectady.
  • Building Construction/Building Trades.
  • Carpentry AAS or AOSConstruction Technology (with carpentry minor)Construction Technology/Building Construction

Overview

The Michael J. Campbell Memorial Scholarship supports high school seniors in vocational programs and college freshmen pursuing degrees in construction-related fields. Established by The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region, this scholarship aims to empower students from Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren, and Washington Counties in New York. The program reflects the foundation's commitment to enhancing community quality of life through education and opportunity.

Note: The Community Foundation utilizes a "universal application," allowing students to complete one application to qualify for more than 30 scholarship
This award is intended for a graduating senior enrolled in a High School Vocational Education Program in Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie Warren and Washington County of New York State OR a freshman currently enrolled in a college or university in pursuit of an Associate’s Degree in Construction Technology, Building Construction/Building Trades, Carpentry AAS or AOS, Construction Technology (with carpentry minor), or Construction Technology/Building Construction.

Eligibility

This award is intended for a graduating senior enrolled in a High School Vocational Education Program in the following county in New York State: Albany ColumbiaGreeneRensselaer SaratogaSchenectadySchoharie WarrenWashingtonOR a freshman currently enrolled in a college or university in pursuit of an Associate’s Degree in: Construction TechnologyBuilding Construction/Building TradesCarpentry AAS or AOSConstruction Technology (with carpentry minor)Construction Technology/Building Construction

What The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
286
Total given
$5.31M
Median grant
$10K
Range
$5,000–$180K
  • By dollars: New York 92%, District of Columbia 1%, Massachusetts 1%. Top recipient cities: Albany, NY; Schenectady, NY; Troy, NY.
  • 41% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 30% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Museum of Innovation and Science (Misci) · Schenectady, NY

    Grants requested by donor and approved by cfgcr: for unrestricted use

    $180K

  • Albany Medical Center Foundation · Albany, NY

    Grants requested by donor and approved by cfgcr: for the dr. myron & karol gordon…

    $138K

  • Albany Symphony Orchestra · Albany, NY

    Grants requested by donor and approved by cfgcr: for unrestricted use

    $128K

  • Hudson Valley Community College Foundation · Troy, NY

    Grants directed by cfgcr: for the applied technology education center (atec)

    $100K

  • Immigrant Advocates Response Collaborative Inc · Brooklyn, NY

    Grants requested by donor and approved by cfgcr: per agreement, attached

    $100K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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Fields of Work

  • Education
  • Workforce development

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