Arts & Culture Development Grant
Supporting Arts, Culture, and Tourism in Schenectady County
Arts & Culture Development Grant (formerly CIP Grant)
The Schenectady County Legislature has long prided itself in its commitment to supporting our community's arts, culture, and tourism! Schenectady County is a thriving creative hub for arts and culture with activities and exhibits that preserve its history, celebrate community, and bring neighborhoods and families together through the arts and special events. These grants help make Schenectady County a vibrant place to live and a unique place to visit.
Supporting the activities of local organizations
Making Schenectady County a Great Place to Live, Play, and Stay!
Impactful Investments in Arts, Culture, Historic Education, & Tourism
Upcoming Grant-Supported Events
The Schenectady County Legislature Arts & Culture Grant supports a wide array of fun and engaging activities and events. There is something for the whole family to enjoy.
Check back soon for a complete list of granted-supported activities and events.
Congratulations to the 2023 CIP Grant Awardees:
| Awardee | Amount |
|---|---|
| 440 State St. Inc. - 29th Annual Kids Art Festival | $4,000 |
| Freedom Park Foundation - Freedom Park Concert | $3,500 |
| City of Schenectady Music Haven - Shakespeare in the Park | $2,000 |
| Schenectady County Historical Society - Fall Foliage Festival | $4,000 |
| City of Schenectady Development Department - Jazz on Jay Concert Series | $2,200 |
| Schenectady Hindu Temple and Community Center - Schenectady Caribbean Day | $3,000 |
| Town of Glenville - Oktoberfest | $1,500 |
| Hamilton Hill "Drop-In" Arts and Crafts Center, Inc. - Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom | $3,000 |
| C.O.C.O.A. House - 50 Year Anniversary of Hip Hop: The Evolution of Hip Hop | $1,500 |
| Schenectady Greenmarket - Schenectady Greenmarket Music Stage | $1,250 |
| CREATE Community Studios - CREATE Together | $1,000 |
| Niskayuna Community Action Program - Niska-Day | $1,500 |
| Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation - Downtown Schenectady Fall Spooktacular | $2,000 |
| Robert & Dorothy Ludwig JCC of Schenectady on the Golub Family Campus, Inc. - Summer Outdoor Art Fair and Exhibit | $1,750 |
| Schenectady Symphony Orchestra - "A Night on Broadway" featuring the Schenectady Symphony Orchestra and special guests | $1,750 |
| Cycle Schenectady - Color the Canal: Flight Paths | $2,500 |
| New York Folklore Society - Artists in the Gallery Series and the Pan African Orchestra | $2,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Schenectady, Inc. - Steinmetz Park Family Fun Day | $1,000 |
| Town of Niskayuna - Town of Niskayuna Summer Concert Series | $1,500 |
| Albany Barn, Inc. - Fiber Arts Market | $500 |
| Upper Union Street BID - Upper Union Street Festivals | $1,000 |
| Musicians of Ma'alwyck, Inc. - Zoellner String Quartet Project with Lady Alexandra Foley | $1,250 |
| Mohawk Valley Society for Live Music - Porch Fest 2023 | $2,000 |
| Empire State Aerosciences Museum - National Aviation Weekend | $2,000 |
| A Place for Jazz, Ltd. - A Place for Jazz 2023 Fall Concert Series | $1,000 |
| Town of Rotterdam - Town of Rotterdam Summer Concert Series | $1,500 |
| Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy, Inc. - Schenectady Nature Bus | $1,000 |
| Duanesburg Education Foundation - Duanesburg Missoula Summer Theater Program and Performances | $800 |
| Strong O.W.L.S., Inc. - Angela Williams | $500 |
| Scotia Business Improvement District - Fireworks Celebration | $1,000 |
| The Young Musicians Forum, Inc. - Young Musicians Forum Concert Series | $1,250 |
| United Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York - Chanukah on Jay (COJ Street) | $2,000 |
| My Daughters and Me MDAM My Sons and Me MSAM, Inc. - Community of Unity Back to School Bash 2023 | $250 |
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Empire State Youth Orchestra - CHIME Performance Tri-City BMX, Inc. - 2023 Tri-City BMX State Race Qualifier Weekend Rotterdam PBA - National Night Out 2023 |
$2,000 $500 $500 |