Neighborhood Revitalization Grants
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Grant Type
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Overview
Neighborhood Revitalization Grants
Funder: The Schenectady Foundation Inc (NY, US)
Geographic Scope: Schenectady County, NY (Schenectady's neighborhoods)
Projected Investment: $270,000
Impact Statement: Schenectady's neighborhoods will thrive, becoming places where residents feel safe, supported and valued.
Purpose: Support neighborhood revitalization initiatives.
- Part of The Schenectady Foundation's $1.3 million in total grants and scholarships for 2026
- Foundation established in 1963 to benefit people living and working in Schenectady County
- Has invested over $35 million into communities to date
- Foundation prioritizes initiatives with clear, measurable outcomes and transformative potential
- Part of broader initiative called "Schenectady Bridges" and "Neighborhood Revitalization"
Key Information
- Status: To Be Announced
- Specific application deadlines have not yet been released
Application Timeline
- Email: spawlusik@schenectadyfoundation.org or info@schenectadyfoundation.org
- Phone: (518) 393-9500
- Mailing Address: The Schenectady Foundation, PO Box 710, Schenectady, NY 12301
- Contact Person: Sofia Pawlusik
Contact Information
- Tuesdays: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Wednesdays: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Available by email, phone, or Zoom
Office Hours for Applicant Support
How to Apply
Grant Application Process
Two-Step Online Process (Expected):
Based on other Foundation grant programs, the process likely follows:
1. Letter of Inquiry (LOI) Submission
- Submit through Foundation's online grant portal
- 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 gain 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
- Forwarded to Foundation's Distribution Committee for consideration
- Foundation meets with each applicant in a grant conference
- Demonstrate clear, measurable outcomes (high priority)
- Show how clients and program beneficiaries are engaged in the work
- Demonstrate that service users are listened to and have influence on design and delivery
- Foundation staff available to guide applicants on outcomes
- Review Outcomes Terms for common understanding
- Review Criteria and Eligibility before applying
Key Application Guidance
- Office hours twice weekly for applicant support
- Support series videos available
- Applicants always welcome to reach out at any time
- Contact Sofia Pawlusik for assistance and to inquire about application timeline: spawlusik@schenectadyfoundation.org or (518) 393-9500
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