Our Community Initiatives
Our 2023 Grant Program Announced
In 2023, The Schenectady Foundation anticipates investing $2 million into programs that have promise to contribute to significant impacts in the community. This will include projects that address the goals of the Equitable Access to Healthy Food (EAT Healthy Food) Initiative, Neighborhood Revitalization efforts, as well as emerging needs. Also included will be the Foundation’s ongoing initiatives, such as Schenectady’s Thriving Neighborhoods Challenge.
The projected total investment in each funding area is as follows:
- Equitable Access to Healthy Food - $900,000
- Improving Neighborhoods – $615,000
- Emergent Needs and "Open" Grants - $330,000
- Micro Grants and Special Initiative Funds - $180,000
- Scholarships - $40,000
Read all about the program on our Grants page.
Contact Kristi Milligan at 518 393-9500 or kmilligan@schenectadyfoundation.org with any questions.