Town of Clifton Park
Clifton Park Announces
2024 Community Action Fund Award Winners
On February 4, 2019 Supervisor Barrett announced the establishment of a Community Action Fund. The Fund provides an opportunity for community non-profit organizations to apply for funding to support programs and projects that would result in a tangible benefit to Clifton Park and its residents. Financial support of the Community Action Fund is generated by the donation of bottles and cans that can be redeemed for a deposit. This year it has also been supported by the Southern Saratoga County Women’s Club and the Clifton Park Center Mall. No Town funds are used to support the program.
Town Supervisor Barrett noticed a large quantity of redeemable bottles and cans in the recycling bins at the Town Transfer Station. The goal was to provide a donation option for people adjacent to the recycling bins. The donations would allow the Town to capture revenue from the redeemable bottles and cans. The funds could then be used to support community organizations and strengthen the Town’s social infrastructure.
A committee consisting of Supervisor Barrett, Councilwoman Walowit and several community representatives was established to make a series of recommendations to the Town Board relating to the establishment of an application process and criteria. The committee met in the Spring of 2019 and formalized the application process, establishing that applications would be due September 30th of each year, organizations serving Clifton Park residents could apply and requests would be limited to a maximum of $1,000. Requests for applications were released in July of 2024 and disseminated through Town social media and Town website.
On Tuesday, October 8, 2024, the Community Action Fund Committee met to review all applications received by the deadline and made recommendations for awarding the $13,284.00 in available funds. The Town Board unanimously approved the committee’s recommendations at the October 21, 2024, Board Meeting and checks to the organizations were presented during the regularly scheduled Town Board Meeting on November 4, 2024, at Clifton Park Town Hall.
The following grant awards were made:
APPLICANT: Friends of Historic Grooms Tavern
DESIGNEE: Friends of Historic Grooms Tavern
AWARD: $400.00
DESCRIPTION: Funds will be used to make improvements on Blacksmith shop roof and Grange.
APPLICANT: Cub Scout Pack 45
DESIGNEE: Cub Scout Pack 45
AWARD: $350.00
DESCRIPTION: Funds will be used for uniforms and camping trips.
APPLICANT: Friends of Music of Shenendehowa
DESIGNEE: Friends of Music of Shenendehowa
AWARD: $300.00
DESCRIPTION: Funds will be used for visiting artists and student needs in Ensemble programs.
APPLICANT: Faith Food Pantry
DESIGNEE: Faith Food Pantry
AWARD: $750.00
DESCRIPTION: Funds will be used for Holiday meal boxes.
DESCRIPTION: Funds will be used for Holiday meal boxes.
APPLICANT: Capital District YMCA-Southern Saratoga YMCA
DESIGNEE: Capital District YMCA- Southern Saratoga YMCA
AWARD: $250.00
DESCRIPTION: Funds will be used for the Livestrong program at the Y.
APPLICANT: To Love A Child Inc.
DESIGNEE: To Love A Child Inc.
AWARD: $250.00
DESCRIPTION: Funds will be used to help with the Jr. Culinary Program.
APPLICANT: Boy Scouts of America- Troop 4006
DESIGNEE: Jacob Weaver
AWARD: $350.00
DESCRIPTION: Funds will be used to help with an Eagle Scout project of a kiosk at Memorial Park.
APPLICANT: Southern Saratoga Art Society, Inc.
DESIGNEE: Southern Saratoga Art Society, Inc.
AWARD: $350.00
DESCRIPTION: Funds will be used to support Autumn Jewels Art show.
APPLICANT: Cub Scout Pack 4044
DESIGNEE: Cub Scout Pack 4044
AWARD: $350.00
DESCRIPTION: Funds will be used for camping gear, annual programming, trailer improvements.
APPLICANT: Shen Dollars for Scholars
DESIGNEE: Shen Dollars for Scholars
AWARD: $500.00
DESCRIPTION: Funds will be used to help support scholarships for Seniors.
APPLICANT: Amity Reformed Church
DESIGNEE: Amity Reformed Church
AWARD: $334.00
DESCRIPTION: Funds will be used to support historic gravesite.
APPLICANT: Boy Scouts of America- Troop 4030
DESIGNEE: BSA Troop 4030
AWARD: $350.00
DESCRIPTION: Funds will be used for camping equipment.
APPLICANT: St. Edward the Confessor
DESIGNEE: Boy Scouts of America- Troop 62G
AWARD: $350.00
DESCRIPTION: Funds will be used to assist in purchasing gear for new Troop.
APPLICANT: Rebuilding Together Saratoga County
DESIGNEE: Rebuilding Together Saratoga County
AWARD: $500.00
DESCRIPTION: Funds will be used to assist in home repairs for destitute families.
APPLICANT: Benson’s Cares
DESIGNEE: Benson’s Cares
AWARD: $600.00
DESCRIPTION: Funds will be used to support the Pet Food Pantry at Benson’s.
APPLICANT: Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York
DESIGNEE: Girl Scout Troop 2037
AWARD: $350.00
DESCRIPTION: Funds will be used for Badge work and supplies to complete badge.
APPLICANT: Shenendehowa Neighbors Connecting Inc.
DESIGNEE: Shenendehowa Neighbors Connecting Inc.
AWARD: $750.00
DESCRIPTION: Funds will be used to fund exercise programs for Seniors.
APPLICANT: Children’s Museum at Saratoga
DESIGNEE: Children’s Museum at Saratoga
AWARD: $300.00
DESCRIPTION: Funds will be used to purchase a museum membership for a library to loan out.
APPLICANT: Shenendehowa Helping Hands Food Pantry
DESIGNEE: Shenendehowa Helping Hands Food Pantry
AWARD: $750.00
DESCRIPTION: Funds will be used to purchase gift cards for meat for Holiday meals.
APPLICANT: Band Boosters of Shenendehowa
DESIGNEE: Band Boosters of Shenendehowa
AWARD: $400.00
DESCRIPTION: Funds will be used to support student participation in band trips.
APPLICANT: Hi-5 Sports Inc.
DESIGNEE: Hi-5 Sports Inc.
AWARD: $500.00
DESCRIPTION: Funds will be used to pay for rental fee at the YMCA for Basketball program.
APPLICANT: Cub Scout Pack 4062
DESIGNEE: Cub Scout Pack 4062
AWARD: $350.00
DESCRIPTION: Funds will be used for purchasing handbooks and uniforms.
APPLICANT: Shenendehowa Nordic Club, Inc.
DESIGNEE: Shenendehowa Nordic Club, Inc.
AWARD: $500.00
DESCRIPTION: Funds will be used to purchase ski equipment and snow grooming.
APPLICANT: St. Edward the Confessor Church
DESIGNEE: St. Edward the Confessor Church
AWARD: $500.00
DESCRIPTION: Funds will be used to support the Our House programs.
APPLICANT: Rugrunners Robotics, LLC
DESIGNEE: Rugrunners Robotics, LLC
AWARD: $400.00
DESCRIPTION: Funds will be used to purchase materials for STEM-related events.
APPLICANT: Acadia Middle School PTA
DESIGNEE: Acadia Middle School PTA
AWARD: $250.00
DESCRIPTION: Funds will be used to support programming like Odyssey of the Mind, Authors, etc.
APPLICANT: Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York
DESIGNEE: Girl Scout Troop 2423
AWARD: $350.00
DESCRIPTION: Funds will be used to support an educational trip to NYC.
APPLICANT: Boy Scouts of America- Troop 4006
DESIGNEE: Maddox Partyka
AWARD: $350.00
DESCRIPTION: Funds will be used help with an Eagle Scout project of bench and kiosk at the Vischer Ferry Preserve.
APPLICANT: Christ Community Reformed Church
DESIGNEE: Art of Mindfulness Center
AWARD: $250.00
DESCRIPTION: Funds will be used for programming at the Center.
APPLICANT: Shenendehowa Bountiful Backpack Program
DESIGNEE: Shenendehowa Bountiful Backpack Program
AWARD: $750.00
DESCRIPTION: Funds will be used to purchase food for the program.
APPLICANT: Holland FunHab, Inc.
DESIGNEE: Holland FunHab, Inc.
AWARD: $250.00
DESCRIPTION: Funds will be used to purchase equipment.
APPLICANT: North Country Wild Care
DESIGNEE: North Country Wild Care
AWARD: $300.00
DESCRIPTION: Funds will be used to upgrade phone and voicemail systems to report wildlife in danger or injured.
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