2026 Grant Cycle Announcement
The 2026 SCSDEF Grant Cycle Opens October 15!
The Schenectady City School District Educational Foundation announces the 2026 SCSDEF Grant Cycle, supporting innovative ideas that bring learning to life in SCSD classrooms.
This year, our goal is to award $60,000 in grants to teachers across the district, empowering educators to create extraordinary opportunities for their students.
🗓 Application Window:
Opens: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Closes: Friday, November 14, 2025
Applications must be submitted during this period. The Kaleidoscope platform will be locked before and after these dates, and submissions outside the window will not be saved or scored.
🔗 How to Apply:
Visit https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/program/SCSDEFGrant2026 to learn more and prepare your application.
If you have questions about the grant application, please visit this page for details and FAQs.
💬 Need Help?
Each building has an SCSDEF Ambassador ready to assist with questions. You can also reach out to Brenda Morrow, SCSDEF Allocations Chair, at ballynmorrow@gmail.com or 518-852-9288.
Together, let’s continue inspiring innovation and excellence in every classroom across Schenectady!
