Micro Grants
Funding Amount
Up to $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Micro Grants
Funder: The Schenectady Foundation
Geographic Scope: Schenectady County, NY
Award Amount: Up to $10,000 (majority fall in $3,000 - $7,000 range)
Projected Funding: Included in Micro Grants, Sponsorships and Special Initiative Funds ($165,000)
Impact Statement
Organizations will have access to seed funding to plan, research, and pilot new initiatives that foster innovation and build stronger connections within the community.- Planning and research
- Development of future projects
- Getting pilot projects off the ground
- Seed funding for new initiatives
Purpose
Micro Grants address requests of $10,000 or less and are often utilized for:- Applications must demonstrate clear, measurable outcomes
- Priority given to initiatives with potential for transformative impact
- Strong applications show client/beneficiary engagement in service design and delivery
- Two-step application process required (LOI then full application)
Key Requirements
- Phone: (518) 393-9500
- Email: spawlusik@schenectadyfoundation.org
Contact
Sofia Pawlusik- Tuesdays: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Wednesdays: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Office Hours for Support
How to Apply
Two-Step Application Process
1. Letter of Inquiry (LOI) Submission
- Submit through Foundation's online grant portal
- LOI provides general overview of proposed project and associated outcomes
- Foundation responds to appropriate and complete LOIs within 10 days
- Applicants may be asked to submit additional information or meet with Foundation staff
- Approved LOIs grant access to full grant application
2. Full Grant Application
- Submit through Foundation's online grant portal
- Must meet all requirements for substance, accuracy, and completeness
- Applicants will be invited to grant conference with Distribution Committee members
- Notification of funding decision within approximately 2 weeks after conference
- If approved, allow 2-3 weeks for fund processing and check issuance after grant agreement is signed
- Outcomes must be measurable or observable
- Demonstrate how clients/beneficiaries are engaged in service design and delivery
- Clear explanation of how funding will deliver meaningful impact
Required Materials
- Support videos available on Foundation's YouTube channel
- Outcomes Terms outline available to guide applicants
- Foundation staff available for guidance on outcomes development
Resources
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