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

Rolling (applications accepted year-round)

Up to $2,000 per mini-grant; grant period may not exceed one year

Supports small-scale projects benefiting residents of the town or school district of Niskayuna, NY in areas like health, arts, community development, conservation, preservation, and recreation.

--- ## Description The Niskayuna Community Foundation Mini-Grants program provides targeted funding for smaller-scale initiatives that directly benefit residents of the town or school district of Niskayuna, New York. Eligible projects can span health and human services, arts and culture, community development, conservation, historic preservation, and recreation. The program is designed to foster positive local impact by supporting innovative and responsive community projects. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year; there is no fixed deadline for mini-grant submissions. --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum mini-grant request: **$2,000** - Grant period: **May not exceed one year** --- ## Eligibility - **Organizational eligibility:** - Must be a nonprofit organization qualifying under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or operate under the fiscal sponsorship of a qualifying nonprofit. - **Geographic eligibility:** - The project or program must directly benefit residents of the town or school district of Niskayuna, NY. - **Other restrictions:** - Individuals are not eligible to apply. - Grants cannot be made for research, endowments, scholarships, political, governmental, or religious activities, travel, conferences, advertisements, fundraising events, or annual appeals. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted through the Community Foundation’s Grant Lifecycle Manager (GLM) online portal. - [Apply for a Mini-Grant](https://www.grantinterface.com/sl/2BMVRA) - [GLM Applicant Tutorial and Help](https://support.foundant.com/hc/en-us/articles/4479853059991-GLM-Applicant-Tutorial) - No pre-application is required for mini-grants. - Applicants may apply at any time during the year. - Ensure your organization’s eligibility and that your proposal aligns with the focus areas before submission. --- ## Additional Information - The mini-grant program is distinct from the larger Niskayuna Community Foundation competitive grant program (which offers up to $10,000 per grant). - Mini-grants are intended for projects with a clear, direct benefit to Niskayuna residents and are not intended for ongoing operational support. --- ## External Links - [Program page and full grant guidelines](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) - [Sign up for email updates](https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001iFzXxLROkcXawBHHk4_WRLy9hH9fsYle9blldmOtJExWFRHysBbXmzRjmGKNfHP0EKm7kb2OyH0CZV_MAYtxdvISeKEWrFsF) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Method | Details | |-----------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Contact Form | [Contact Us (select grants routing)](http://cfgcr.org/contact?routing=grants) | | Email | info@cfgcr.org | | Phone | (518) 446-9638 | | Foundation Website | [Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region](https://www.cfgcr.org) |

Niskayuna Community Foundation Mini-Grants

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