Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region (https://www.cfgcr.org)

April 17, 2026

Up to $10,000 per grant; grant period may not exceed one year.

Supports programs and services benefiting residents of the town or school district of Niskayuna, NY, across health, arts, community development, conservation, historic preservation, and recreation.

--- ## Description This competitive grant program, administered by the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region, funds projects and services that directly benefit residents of the town or school district of Niskayuna, New York. Eligible focus areas include health and human services, arts and culture, community development, conservation, historic preservation, and recreation. The program prioritizes projects that address significant community issues, are result-oriented, encourage the involvement of diverse and ethnic groups, demonstrate clear funding need, and empower people to improve their lives and environment. Both capital and programmatic requests are considered. --- ## Due Dates - April 17, 2026: Full application deadline for the Niskayuna Community Foundation competitive grant program --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum grant request: $10,000 per project (competitive program) - Mini-grants: Requests at or below $2,000 may be considered under a separate mini-grant program (rolling deadline) - Grant period: May not exceed one year --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status or operate under the fiscal sponsorship of a qualifying nonprofit. - Projects must serve residents who live in the town or school district of Niskayuna, NY. Organizations may also be sponsored by the Town of Niskayuna or the Niskayuna School District. - Individuals are not eligible. - Programs must not be for research, scholarships, endowments, political or religious activities, travel, conferences, or fundraising events. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted via the Community Foundation’s Grant Lifecycle Manager (GLM) online portal. - [Apply here](https://www.grantinterface.com/sl/7KoVXP) - [General GLM login](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfgcr) - No pre-application is required for this program. - Review the [2026 Grant Guidelines (PDF)](https://cfgcr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026-Grant-Guidelines.pdf) for detailed instructions. - Applicants are encouraged to sign up for email updates on grant deadlines and resources. - Decisions are typically made by June following the April deadline. --- ## Additional Information - The separate mini-grant program (requests of $2,000 or less) operates on a rolling deadline year-round. - Projects should demonstrate community impact, encourage diverse participation, and address genuine needs. - The Foundation’s [GLM Applicant Tutorial](https://support.foundant.com/hc/en-us/articles/4479853059991-GLM-Applicant-Tutorial) provides step-by-step instructions for the online application system. --- ## External Links - [Program details and application portal](https://cfgcr.org/grants/) - [2026 Grant Guidelines (PDF)](https://cfgcr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026-Grant-Guidelines.pdf) - [2026 Grant Schedule (PDF)](https://cfgcr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026-Grant-Schedule.pdf) - [GLM Applicant Tutorial](https://support.foundant.com/hc/en-us/articles/4479853059991-GLM-Applicant-Tutorial) - [Contact form (select “grants” routing)](http://cfgcr.org/contact?routing=grants) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Title | Email | Phone | |---------------------|-------------------------------|-------------------------------|-----------------| | Shelly Connolly | VP of Community Grantmaking | sconnolly@cfgcr.org | (518) 446-9638 | | Melisa Logan | Program Officer/Database Admin | mlogan@cfgcr.org | (518) 446-9638 | | General Inquiries | — | info@cfgcr.org | (518) 446-9638 | | Online Contact Form | — | [Contact Us](http://cfgcr.org/contact?routing=grants) | |

Niskayuna Community Foundation

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