The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region - Times Union “Hope Fund”
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Geographic Focus
USA: New York: The Capital Region: Counties of Albany, Columbia, Fulton, Greene, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie and Washington
Grants of up to $4,000 to New York nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit children in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support after-school and summer programming for low-income and at-risk children. Eligible proposals will positively impact the quality of life overall for children in the Capital Region. There are two focus areas for the “Hope Fund’’ grants: summer programs and after-school programs serving children in Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, and Schenectady Counties.
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Eligibility Criteria" for clarification)
Additional Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for competitive grants, applicants must meet the following requirements:
• Qualify under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code as a nonprofit organization or operate under the fiscal sponsorship of a qualifying nonprofit organization;
• Serve residents and be located within the ten-county Capital Region of New York State (Albany, Columbia, Fulton, Greene, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, and Washington Counties)
The following are generally not eligible for competitive grants:
• Programs that the Community Foundation will have to operate;
• Individuals;
• Scholarship or fellowship programs;
• Research;
• Endowments;
• Political, governmental or religious activities;
• Travel;
• Conferences and/or speakers’ expenses;
• Advertisements in programs, journals or other publications;
• Special events and other fundraising events;
• Annual appeals or membership contributions.
Pre-Application Information
Applications Due:April 6, 2022
Final Decisions Will Be Made: May
Occasionally, complex applications will require additional time to review. Applicants will be kept informed of their proposal’s progress.
Grants for general operating expenses must be matched dollar-for-dollar with funding from other sources.
Estimated Size of Grant
Organizations can apply for up to $4,000 annually.
