6June
Free summer entertainment for downtown Schenectady on Thursdays.
Arts & Culture Development Grant
Supporting Arts, Culture, and Tourism in Schenectady County
Arts & Culture Development Grant (formerly CIP Grant)
The Schenectady County Legislature is committed 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.
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Supporting local organizations to make 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.
9June
The Schenectady Greenma
9June
Capital Region Wind Ensemble presents Igneous Forma
Congratulations to the 2024 Arts & Culture Awardees
| Duanesburg Artists and Athletes Day | $2,500 |
| 30th Anniversary of Kids Arts Festival | $5,000 |
| Jazz on Jay Concert Series | $3,000 |
| ElectriCity Music Festival | $1,000 |
| A Place For Jazz 2024 Jazz Concert Series | $500 |
| Watch & Learn at Electric City Barn | $1,000 |
| Steinmetz Park Family Fun Day | $750 |
| Festival Film Fridays at Music Haven | $2,000 |
| 'Spontaneous Broadway' by MOPCO at Music Haven | $2,000 |
| Free Concert at Central Park Firecracker Sports Tournament | $1,000 |
| I AM FATHER - Community Fathers, Inc. | $1,000 |
| Lamp Lane and Proctors Community Mural Paint Day | $4,000 |
| CREA TE Together | $4,000 |
| Color the Canal: May the Trail Be With You | $2,000 |
| Downtown Schenectady Fall Spooktacular | $2,000 |
| Jay Squareartscape | $2,000 |
| Duanesburg Education Foundation Summer Youth Theater Program | $350 |
| Duanesburg Historical Society Quaker Street Stepping Back in Time | $500 |
| Empire State Aerosciences Museum National Aviation Weekend | $1,000 |
| Empire State Youth Orchestra CHIME - Amplify Our Voice Project | $2,500 |
| Empire State Youth Orchestra - Young Peoples & Seniors Concerts | $2,500 |
| Freedom Park Summer Concert Series | $7,500 |
| Hamilton Hill Arts Center - Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom | $5,000 |
| Hamilton Hill Arts Center - Culturefest Concert Series | $5,000 |
| Chanukkah on Jay | $3,000 |
| Rotterdam Community Movie Nights | $500 |
| Duanesburg Summer Concert Series | $2,500 |
| Porchfest Schenectady 2024 | $1,500 |
| Leonardo da Vinci Machines in Motion and Seeing Ourselves at MiSci | $2,000 |
| Musicians of Ma'alwyck | $500 |
| New Russia Cultural Center - Theatrical Project "A Letter to God" | $500 |
| Ancient Art in New Contexts: North Indian and Guyanese Folk Arts | $2,000 |
| New York Folklore's 80th Birthday Celebration | $2,000 |
| New York Folklore's Pan African Youth Orchestra | $2,000 |
| Niska-Day | $2,000 |
| Community Schubertiade-Studentiade | $1,000 |
| Octavo Singes 2024 Concert Series | $1,000 |
| 4th Annual Summer Arts Festival | $1,000 |
| Schenectady JCC Film Festival | $1,000 |
| SUNY Schenectady School of Music Chamber Music Series | $2,000 |
| Schenectady County FallFest at Mabee Farm | $4,000 |
| Howlin' at the Moon Concert Series | $4,000 |
| Schenectady Greenmarket Music Stage | $5,000 |
| Schenectady Caribbean Day | $2,400 |
| A Celebration of Dignity and Diversity - 80 years after the Liberation of Auschwitz | $1,000 |
| Schenectady Pride | $2,000 |
| Schenectady Symphony Orchestra at Music Haven | $2,500 |
| 2nd Annual Mayfly Environmental Film Festival Series | $500 |
| The 59th Annual Stockade Walkabout | $1,500 |
| Young Musicians Forum 2024 Concert Series | $500 |
| Glenville Oktoberfest | $3,000 |
| Niskayuna Summer Concert Series and Movie Nights | $2,500 |
| Rotterdam Summer Concert Series | $2,500 |
| Tri-City BMX New York State Championship Series | $500 |
| US Water Ski Show Team - Tuesday Night Show Series | $2,000 |
| Village of Scotia Annual Fireworks Show | $2,500 |
| Village Special Events | $1,000 |