Grants

03/24/2023

𝙊𝙧𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙘 𝙈𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙨 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩
The goal of this funding program from the Department of Environmental Conservation is to assist 501(c)(3) not-for-profits that provide emergency food relief in New York State. Approximately $500,000 is available for Local Emergency Food Relief Equipment Grants.

Eligible Applicants:
501(c)(3) not-for-profit (NFP) corporations that provide emergency food relief in New York State, excluding New York State Food Banks, are considered eligible applicants. Note: New York State Food Banks are not eligible.

Eligible Equipment:
The following types of equipment that assist local emergency food relief organizations in providing food to those in need are eligible for funding under this grant program:
• trucks, refrigerated vehicles and related equipment (trailers, insulated food storage […]

02/02/2023

The Schenectady Foundation will award scholarships in three different programs this spring to residents of Schenectady County. We intend to award $39,000 in scholarships this year.

Our scholarship programs are:

• Schenectady STEM scholarships – for graduating seniors of Schenectady High School intending to pursue a degree in a STEM field.
• Anna Hudson Erbacher scholarships — for graduating seniors of schools in Schenectady County that will pursue degrees preparing them to become educators.
• Dave Goyette Memorial Vocational scholarships — to promote entry or advancement in vocational fields by learning skilled trades.

Our website gives details about eligibility, and tips on how to get an application started on our […]

01/17/2023

Hunger Solutions New York and No Kid Hungry have announced an exciting new grant for school districts: the No Kid Hungry New York School Nutrition Opportunity!

About the Grant:
This grant from No Kid Hungry New York will provide funding to school districts to maximize child nutrition programs and ensure children and families have access to healthy meals at school during the school year. School districts play an essential role in ensuring students receive nutritious meals to learn, grow, and thrive to reach their full potential. These flexible grants will allow school districts to respond to growing needs and emerging opportunities to provide meals and resources to […]