Neighborhood Revitalization Grants

Geographic Scope: Schenectady County, NY

Projected Funding: $270,000

Impact Statement

Schenectady's neighborhoods will thrive, becoming places where residents feel safe, supported and valued.

Focus

Funding for neighborhood revitalization projects and initiatives.

Key Requirements

• 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)

Strategic Initiative

Part of the Foundation's "One Schenectady," "Resident-Driven Community Change," "Community Change Council," "Neighborhood Revitalization," and "Schenectady Bridges" initiatives

Contact

Sofia Pawlusik

• Phone: (518) 393-9500
• Email: spawlusik@schenectadyfoundation.org

Office Hours for Support

• Tuesdays: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Wednesdays: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

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 by deadline
   • 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

Required Materials

• 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

Resources

• Support videos available on Foundation's YouTube channel
• Outcomes Terms outline available to guide applicants
• Foundation staff available for guidance on outcomes development

Note: Specific application dates are to be announced. Check website for updates.