Federal grants to City of Schenectady
City of Schenectady in Schenectady, New York received $30.5 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 35 awards. Its largest program was Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants, with $11.3 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $5.9 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$30.5 million
- Awards35
- Awarded in FY 2025$5.9 million
- Largest award$4.0 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 9 | $9.3 million |
| FY 2022 | 8 | $4.0 million |
| FY 2023 | 5 | $3.7 million |
| FY 2024 | 6 | $7.6 million |
| FY 2025 | 8 | $5.9 million |
Programs that fund City of Schenectady
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | 6 | $11.3 million |
| Home Investment Partnerships Program | 6 | $9.6 million |
| Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant Program | 1 | $3.6 million |
| Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) | 1 | $2.0 million |
| Emergency Solutions Grant Program | 6 | $1.9 million |
| Continuum of Care Program | 10 | $1.2 million |
| Assistance to Firefighters Grant | 3 | $676,422 |
| Body Worn Camera Policy and Implementation | 1 | $155,200 |
| Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants | 1 | $125,000 |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Housing and Urban Development | 29 | $27.6 million |
| Department of Homeland Security | 4 | $2.7 million |
| Department of Justice | 2 | $280,200 |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose: the lead-based paint hazard reduction (LHR) grant program is to maximize the number of children under the age of six protected from lead poisoning by assisting states, cities, counties/parishes, native american tribes or other units of local government in undertaking comprehensive programs | Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant Program | September 26, 2024 | $4.0 million |
| Home investment partnerships program | Home Investment Partnerships Program | September 20, 2021 | $3.8 million |
| Community development block grants/entitlement grants | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | August 4, 2021 | $2.3 million |
| Community development block grants/entitlement grants | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | September 7, 2022 | $2.1 million |
| Purpose: the community development block grant (CDBG) program provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | September 11, 2023 | $2.1 million |
| Purpose: the community development block grant (CDBG) program provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | September 24, 2024 | $2.1 million |
| Purpose: the community development block grant (CDBG) program provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | September 23, 2025 | $2.1 million |
| Staffing for adequate fire and emergency response (SAFER) | Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) | September 25, 2025 | $2.0 million |
| Purpose: the home investment partnerships program (HOME) provides need-based formula grants to states and local governments that are used to fund activities including building, buying, and/or rehabilitating affordable housing for rent or homeownership or providing direct rental assistance to low-inc | Home Investment Partnerships Program | September 11, 2023 | $1.2 million |
| Purpose: the home investment partnerships program (HOME) provides need-based formula grants to states and local governments that are used to fund activities including building, buying, and/or rehabilitating affordable housing for rent or homeownership or providing direct rental assistance to low-inc | Home Investment Partnerships Program | September 25, 2025 | $1.2 million |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does City of Schenectady get?
$30.5 million in 35 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives City of Schenectady the most?
The Department of Housing and Urban Development, with $27.6 million in 29 awards. The Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice follow.
What is City of Schenectady's largest federal grant?
$4.0 million under Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant Program, with its first action in the period on September 26, 2024. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund City of Schenectady?
Its largest are Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants, Home Investment Partnerships Program and Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant Program.
Other grant recipients in Schenectady
- Ge Vernova Operations LLC
- General Electric Company
- New York State Federation of Growers & Processors' Associations, Inc.
- Municipal Housing Authority of the City of Schenectady
- Schenectady Community Action Program, Inc.
- Schenectady Family Health Services, Inc.
- Ge Medical Systems Information Technologies, Inc.
- Schenectady County Community College
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