Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

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.

    Key Information

  • 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"

    Application Timeline

  • Status: To Be Announced
  • Specific application deadlines have not yet been released

    Contact Information

  • 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

    Office Hours for Applicant Support

  • Tuesdays: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Wednesdays: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
  • Available by email, phone, or Zoom

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

    Key Application Guidance

  • 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

    Support Available

  • 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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

community-developmentcommunity-services

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