Niskayuna Community Foundation | Two Tower Place Albany, NY 12203 | [email protected] 

Welcome to The Niskayuna Community Foundation
a geographic fund of the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region 

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          YOUR COMMUNITY. YOUR VOICE. YOUR IMPACT. 
                We're looking for community-minded people to join our Board of Directors

       A thriving community doesn't happen by accident. It happens when people care enough to get involved.  Here at the Niskayuna Community Foundation, we've been caring for our community for more than 25 years, and we're looking forward to our next quarter century of commitment and impact. 
        We're always seeking new ideas, perspectives, experiences and talents that help us make Niskayuna an even better place.  Together we help build community and  strengthen local organizations that meet important needs in Niskayuna.
         Interested in getting involved? We'd love to hear from you!  For more details go to our About Us web page.  
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NCF 2026 Grant Season
 
The Niskayuna Community Foundation (NCF) is pleased to announce the awarding of more than $45,000 in grant funding to 23 organizations ranging from Best Buddies NY and Capital District Patriot Flight to Junior Achievement, Umbrella, and Concerned for the Hungry, as well as baseball, lacross, and rowing programs that serve Niskayuna youth. 

Since the year 2000, the Niskayuna Community Foundation has awarded over $660,000 in grants to more than 150 different organizations and programs that provide important services for town residents and opportunities for children in Niskayuna. In 2025, nearly $60,000 in NCF grants funded a wide range of initiatives, including support for: food insecure students, a mobile blood drive for Niskayuna, a horse therapy program for low income/unique learners, and AED training for high schoolers.   NCF grants also made home safety improvements possible for low-income Niskayuna seniors and provided new basketball hoops for town parks. 

To learn more about our grant recipients and for more information about NCF grants, please visit our Grants webpage.