County Initiative Program (CIP Grant)
Schenectady County is a thriving creative hub and the arts and culture capital of the region. The County Initiative Program Grant invests in the activities of local organizations that celebrate and preserve Schenectady County's storied past or use the performing arts, literary arts, and visual arts to make Schenectady County a vibrant place to live and a unique tourism destination.
From bustling downtowns and small-town mainstreets to historic neighborhoods and beautiful rural vistas, "CIP" projects are found all across Schenectady County and bring together residents and visitors to enjoy the best of our County.
The Schenectady County Legislature actively supports arts, culture, historic preservation, and tourism.
Congratulations to the 2022 CIP Grant Awardees:
| Awardee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Kids Art Fest | $4,000 |
| Freedom Park Foundation - Summer Concert Series | $3,850 |
| Music Haven - Summer Concert Series | $3,000 |
| Schenectady County Historical Society - Independence Day Celebration and FallFest | $4,000 |
| City of Schenectady - Jazz on Jay Concert Series | $2,100 |
| Schenectady Hindu Temple and Community Services - Schenectady Caribbean Day | $2,000 |
| Town of Glenville - Oktoberfest | $1,500 |
| Hamilton Hill Drop-in Arts and Crafts Center - Miki Conn | $2,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Schenectady County - Supporting Local Art: A partnership between Schenectady Habitat and Local Artists | $3,500 |
| Schenectady Greenmarket - Music Stage Series | $1,500 |
| CREATE Community Studios - CREATE Together | $3,000 |
| Niskayuna Community Action Program - Niska-Day | $1,450 |
| Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation - Fall Spooktacular | $2,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of Schenectady - Summer Outdoor Art Fair and Exhibit | $1,750 |
| Schenectady Symphony Orchestra - Free Summer Pops Concert at Music Haven in Central Park | $2,000 |
| Cycle Schenectady - Color the Canal/Art in Motion | $2,500 |
| New York Folklore Society - Artists' in the Gallery Series with hands-on workshops, demonstrations and foodways presentations | $1,000 |
| Schenectady Boys & Girls Club - Steinmetz Family Fun Day | $1,000 |
| Town of Niskayuna - Summer Concert Series | $1,500 |
| Albany Barn - Electric City Barn Spring Market | $2,200 |
| Upper Union Street BID - Holiday Tree Lighting | $950 |
| Musicians of Ma'alwyck - 2 Schenectady programs | $1,000 |
| Schenectady County Conservation Council - 9th Annual Kids Ice Fishing Derby | $700 |
| Empire State Aerosciences Museum - National Aviation Week | $2,500 |
| A Place for Jazz - 2022 Concert Series | $1,000 |
| Town of Rotterdam - Summer Concert Series | $1,500 |
| Vale Cemetery Preservation - public tours (each month April - November), bird walks, nature walk, ceremonies for Memorial Day and Juneteenth | $1,000 |
| Duanesburg Education Foundation - Duanesburg Summer Theater Program-Missoula Theater | $500 |
| Strong O.W.L.S. - A Mile in My Shoes: Stories from women in Schenectady told by art designs on a shoe or boot | $500 |
| Scotia BID - Independence Day Fireworks Celebration | $1,500 |
| Octavo Singers of Schenectady New York - Definitive Dvorak | $500 |
| Creative Placemaking Communities - Community Weave | $500 |
| My Daughters and Me MDAM My Sons and Me MSAM Community of Unity Back to School Creative Arts Bash | $1,000 |
| Capital District YMCA Glenville Branch - Spring Fling | $500 |