Where We Are, and Where We’re Going

By avorio / September 29, 2014 / 0 Comments

Dear friends: For nearly half a century, the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region has strengthened our community through philanthropy. As the Foundation approaches its’ 50th Anniversary in 2018, … Read more

Upcoming Grant Deadlines from the Community Foundation

By avorio / September 11, 2014 / 0 Comments

Attention grantseekers! Deadlines for the submission of pre-applications or applications are approaching for the following funds. Visit our Upcoming Grant Deadlines page by clicking here for guidelines and pre-applications/applications. Please … Read more

Event: Learning from Our Grant Mistakes: In-Person Presentation by Diane Leonard, GPC

By avorio / September 11, 2014 / 0 Comments

An invitation from our friends at the Mohawk Hudson Chapter of Grant Professionals Association: Learning from Our Grant Mistakes In-Person Presentation by Diane Leonard, GPC Wednesday, September 17, 2014 Town … Read more

MiSci and Community Foundation Announce $300,000 Gift

By avorio / May 8, 2014 / 0 Comments

MISCI AND THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE GREATER CAPITAL REGION ANNOUNCE $300,000 GIFT TOWARDS DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER AT MISCI (Schenectady, NY)  miSci – the Museum of Innovation and … Read more

Miss Siggy: A Student’s Best Friend

By avorio / March 31, 2014 / 0 Comments

During the 2004-2005 school year, the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region gave a grant to the Guilderland School District to purchase Miss Lily Sigmund, a.k.a. Miss Siggy, a … Read more

Capacity Building Initiative for Nonprofit Organizations

By avorio / March 18, 2014 / 0 Comments

This program has been made possible with funding support from: Albany Guardian Society, KeyBank, the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region, Pavonia Fund, Standish Family Fund, Linda G. Toohey Donor … Read more

Media: Coverage on grant to NYCON

By avorio / March 18, 2014 / 0 Comments

A nice notice on our grantmaking from our friends at the New York Council on Nonprofits (NYCON) and the New York Nonprofit Press!

Community Foundation Hits New High Point with $4.87 Million in Grants, Scholarships Awarded in 2013

By avorio / January 1, 2014 / 0 Comments

The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region ended 2013 by hitting a new high point in generosity. The Foundation awarded more than $4.87 million in grants to nonprofit organizations … Read more