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Raise the region
Thursday, May 29, 2025

Nonprofits: Register now for the 2016-2017 Capacity Building Program

By avorio / August 22, 2016 / 0 Comments

This program made possible with funding support from Albany Guardian Society  ·  Bender Family Foundation  ·  The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region KeyBank Foundation  ·  The Lincoln Fund  … Read more

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Breathing Lights Announces Community Arts Awards Winners

By avorio / June 16, 2016 / 0 Comments

Breathing Lights, one of four winners of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge, will illuminate hundreds of vacant buildings in Albany, Schenectady and Troy nightly in October and November 2016. … Read more

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The Almanac of American Philanthropy

By avorio / January 6, 2016 / 0 Comments

A great new resource for donors and nonprofits! How philanthropy fuels American success, history and major achievements of philanthropy, great men and women of American philanthropy, current giving stats and … Read more

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Community Foundation 2016 Grants—Now Online!

By avorio / December 21, 2015 / 0 Comments

The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region invites nonprofit organizations to visit its website to apply for a wide range of grant funds. Application materials and guidelines for more … Read more

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New funding opportunity: GlobalFoundries – Town of Malta Foundation

By avorio / September 10, 2015 / 0 Comments

The GlobalFoundries – Town of Malta Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2015 grant award period. All grant applications must be received by Thursday, October 31, 2015, in order to be considered. The … Read more

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The Future of "Community" for Community Foundations

By avorio / July 24, 2015 / 0 Comments

A great piece by Emmet D. Carson, CEO & President of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation. The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region is proud to administer and assist … Read more

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NYS Grants Reform Team and Newly-Formed Nonprofit Coordination Unit Announce Change to the Grants Gateway

By avorio / March 23, 2015 / 0 Comments

From our friends at the New York Council of Nonprofits: In response to feedback from nonprofit organizations, nonprofit advisory groups, and State agencies, the Grants Reform Team and Nonprofit Coordination … Read more

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Strengthening Our Community Through Philanthropy: 2014 in Review

By avorio / January 28, 2015 / 0 Comments

The Community Foundation is deeply grateful to its Board of Directors, donors and partners for their support in 2014. What was the Foundation able to achieve in 2014? Click below … Read more

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Community Foundation Supports Park Project in Albany’s West Hill

By avorio / January 15, 2015 / 0 Comments

The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region is pleased to provide support through the Standish Family Fund and the John D. Picotte Family Foundation for this important project.  The … Read more

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Offering Hope This Holiday Season

By avorio / December 24, 2014 / 0 Comments

From the Times Union: As we come to the close of 2014 and the holiday season, we at the Times Union hold great appreciation for the many who have contributed … Read more

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