Schenectady County is now accepting applications for the 2022 County Initiative Program (CIP). A total of $60,000 is available to local organizations in support of activities in historic preservation, the performing, visual and literary arts, or programs promoting County tourism.
Donor Name: Schenectady County
State: New York
County: Schenectady County (NY)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/04/2022
Size of the Grant: $5,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
The Schenectady County Legislature has dedicated arts and tourism funds to be distributed to local organizations in support of activities in the performing, literary and visual arts and/or historic preservation or that promote County tourism. The projects supported by the CIP grant funding provide significant benefits to Schenectady County residents and visitors and enhance Schenectady County’s visibility and quality of life.
Funding Information
- The average grant award ranges from $500 – $3,000. The maximum request is $5,000.
- Programs/projects must take place between April 1, 2022 – March 31, 2023.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for a grant from The Schenectady County Initiative Program, an organization must meet each of the following criteria:
- The organization must be an established association or institution whose earnings do not benefit any individual. Evidence of this status must be presented in the form of ONE of the following:
- IRS letter of tax-exempt not-for-profit status (501(c)(3) organizations)
- Charter issued by the Board of Regents under Section 216 Education Law
- Letter on official letterhead, signed by the appropriate county, city, town or village executive or departmental official, verifying the organization’s status as an official agency or entity thereof
- The organization must be up-to-date with all required filings with the New York State Attorney General Charities Bureau and the IRS (if applicable).
- The organization must be located in or have a physical presence/office in Schenectady County and the program services for which funding is being requested must be provided within Schenectady County.
- The organization may not exclude persons because of disabilities, religious preference, age, gender, ethnic background, or other practices prohibited by a provision of the 1991 American with Disabilities Act, Fair Labor Standards, and Affirmative Action Policies set by the US Government.
- Programs/Projects must take place within Schenectady County and must increase tourism and/or involve historic preservation and/or the performing/visual/literary arts.
For more information, visit 2022 County Initiative Program (CIP).
