Saratoga Casino Hotel Foundation – Community Grants Program (2026)

Grants Supporting Charitable and Public Benefit Organizations Serving Saratoga County

The Saratoga Casino Hotel Foundation supports charitable and public benefit organizations working to improve quality of life, health, and welfare for residents of Saratoga County, New York. The Foundation gives preference to activities that address problem gambling, support youth and senior citizens, expand recreation and arts opportunities, and provide broader community benefit.

Organization: Saratoga Casino Hotel Foundation, Inc.
Support Type: Community grants
Geographic Focus: Saratoga County, New York
Deadline: September 11, 2026

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About the Funder
The Saratoga Casino Hotel Foundation, Inc. supports charitable and public benefit organizations whose work improves the quality of life, health, and welfare of problem gamblers and residents of Saratoga County. The Foundation uses an annual grant process to distribute funding to nonprofit organizations serving local community needs.

What This Program Supports
The Foundation supports nonprofit programs and activities that benefit residents of Saratoga County.

Preferred activities include:

Problem Gambling Support
Programs and services that address problem gambling and related community needs.

Youth Programs
Activities and services that support children, youth development, and positive opportunities for young people.

Senior Services
Programs that benefit senior citizens and improve quality of life for older adults.

Recreation and Arts
Community programs that expand access to recreation, arts, cultural activities, and local engagement.

Community Benefit
Programs and projects that strengthen the overall quality of life, health, and welfare of Saratoga County residents.

Eligible Support Types
Community grants
Program or project support
Support for charitable and public benefit organizations
Funding for activities serving Saratoga County residents

Eligibility & Preferences
Eligible applicants must:

Be classified as not-for-profit by the Internal Revenue Service
Provide services or activities that benefit residents of Saratoga County
Submit a complete electronic application with all required supporting materials
Apply only once during the grant year

If multiple departments within the same organization are requesting funding, those requests should be submitted together. The Foundation Board may or may not fund multiple requests from the same organization.

Ineligible Requests
The Foundation generally will not consider:

Grants or loans to individuals
Construction projects
Labor costs

Funding Amounts
The Saratoga Casino Hotel Foundation does not publish standard award amounts. Grant amounts may vary based on the request, available funding, community benefit, and Board review.

Timeline & Review
📅 Grant Process Opens: August 4, 2026
📅 Application Deadline: September 11, 2026
📅 Grant Decision Meeting: October 1, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
📅 Grant Presentation: October 20, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. during the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors Meeting

Application / Request Process
Applications for 2026 grants must be submitted electronically only. Applicants should combine the completed application and all supporting materials into one PDF document.

Grant applications must include:

Legal name of the applicant organization
Date of establishment, brief history, and mission statement
Contact person, telephone number, and email address
Qualifications of individuals administering the project
Description of the program or project proposed for funding
Amount requested and a generally itemized budget
Additional information that supports and clarifies the request

Completed applications should be sent to Bridget Rider, Secretary to the Board, at brider@saratogacountyny.gov.

Apply / Learn More:
➡️ https://saratogacasinohotelfoundation.org/applying-for-a-grant/

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit
This opportunity is a strong fit for nonprofit organizations serving Saratoga County residents through programs focused on problem gambling, youth, seniors, recreation, arts, or broader community benefit. Organizations with a clear local impact, well-defined project budget, and strong connection to Saratoga County community needs may be especially well aligned.

Corporate Grants Guide Notes
Review Type: Annual competitive grant cycle
Application Opens: August 4, 2026
Deadline: September 11, 2026
Decision Date: October 1, 2026
Best Suited For: Nonprofit organizations serving Saratoga County residents
Funding Restrictions: Generally does not fund individuals, construction projects, or labor costs