Schenectady's Thriving Neighborhoods Challenge returns!

The Schenectady Foundation is now accepting applications toward a share of up to $250,000 in Thriving Neighborhoods Challenge funding.

The deadline for grant applications is Oct. 4.

Please visit our website for the application form and more information on criteria and eligibility.

The Thriving Neighborhoods Challenge is a unique grant program that invites Schenectady residents to submit their ideas for making their neighborhoods stronger, healthier, safer and more livable. Applicants must outline a plan for action and explain how their project will benefit their community.

To date, 17 projects have received a total of $500,000 in two previous rounds of Thriving Neighborhoods Challenge grant awards. The Schenectady Foundation has supported winning applicants with funding, technical support and coordinating assistance from local non-profit agencies to help with planning and implementation. 

Those interested in learning more about the Thriving Neighborhoods Challenge are invited to attend one of the Foundation’s upcoming information sessions. These sessions will be held on the following dates and times:

• 1 p.m. on Aug. 16 at Northside Village Community Room at 2450 Van Vranken Ave. 
• 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 18 at Hillside Crossing Community Room at 736 Albany Street 
• 1 p.m. on Aug. 24 at the Phyllis Bornt Branch Library at 948 State Street 
• 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 25 at the Mont Pleasant Branch Library at 1036 Crane Street 
• 1 p.m. on Aug. 28 at the Karen B. Johnson Library at 99 Clinton Street 
• 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 31 at the Karen B. Johnson Library at 99 Clinton Street