Apply for Grants

The Niskayuna Community Foundation is pleased to offer grant funding for organizations serving the residents of the town of Niskayuna and/or the Niskayuna School District. To be eligible for full or mini-grants, the applicant organization must qualify as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization according to IRS guidelines; operate under the fiscal sponsorship of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization; or be sponsored by the town of Niskayuna or the Niskayuna School District.

FULL GRANT PROGRAM DETAILS
The Niskayuna Community Foundation places the highest priority on projects that address significant community issues.  Single grants will range from $2,000 to $10,000.  Grants are awarded in the following fields:

• ​health and human services
• arts and culture
• community development
• conservation and historic preservation
• recreation
• capital projects including equipment purchases

​Grant applications are due by April 16, 2021.  Applicants will be notified in June regarding their application status.

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​MINI-GRANT PROGRAM DETAILS
The Niskayuna Community Foundation considers mini-grant applications for up to $2000 that meet the same qualifications for full grants.  Mini-grant applications can be made year round.   

Apply for a mini-grant

Questions about grants?  Email grants@niskayunacf.org