Quick Summary
Name: The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region Inc. Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $9,000,000 (2023) |
| Grant Range | $1,000 - $150,000 |
| Average Grant | $6,000 - $10,000 |
| Application Method | Mixed (Rolling and Fixed Deadlines) |
Contact Details
- Website: https://cfgcr.org/
- Phone: (518) 446-9638
- Email: info@cfgcr.org
- Address: 2 Tower Place, Albany, NY
Geographic Focus
Ten-county Capital Region of New York State:
- Albany County
- Columbia County
- Fulton County
- Greene County
- Montgomery County
- Rensselaer County
- Saratoga County
- Schenectady County
- Schoharie County
- Washington County
Funding Priorities
- Health: Disease prevention and health equity for vulnerable populations; chronic kidney disease prevention; addressing obesity, diabetes, and hypertension
- Education: Early childhood and K-12 education programs; scholarships for local students
- Arts and Culture: Arts, culture, history, and environmental programs
- Housing: Housing initiatives and homelessness prevention
- Economic Opportunity: Economic development and opportunity programs
- LGBTQ Causes: Support for LGBTQ community programs
- Community Development: Various community strengthening initiatives
What They Don't Fund
- Grants to individuals (except through scholarship programs)
- International organizations
- Sectarian or religious programs
- Endowment funds
- Existing obligations or debts incurred before grant approval date
- Organizations outside the ten-county service area (unless otherwise specified)
Application Method
Competitive Grant Process: Organizations apply through an online application portal for various grant programs with specific deadlines. Most programs require:
- Proof of 501(c)(3) status or fiscal sponsorship
- Active board of directors
- Programs serving residents within the ten-county region
Types of Grants:
- Community Foundation Impact Grants: $1,000-$15,000 (one-year grants)
- Various specialized fund grants with specific focus areas and deadlines
- Some programs require pre-application review before full application invitation
Applications are accepted on both rolling and fixed deadline basis depending on the specific fund. Full guidelines available at cfgcr.org/grant-opportunities/
References
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