Saratoga Springs Children's Museum Art and STEM Enrichment Programming

Provide funding to support art and STEM-related enrichment activity programs for second graders at Caroline St., Lake Avenue, and Division St., Elementary Schools. STEM programs promote the use of science, technology, engineering, and math-related fields. The Saratoga Springs Children's Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to creating an interactive community that inspires curiosity, sparks imagination and nurtures discovery. The museum is also committed to fostering active parent involvement in children's learning, serving as a resource for school districts in the area, and ensuring that its programs and services are accessible to all children. For more information on the Saratoga Springs Children's Museum, please visit: www.cmssny.org

Estimated Cost: $14,725

Location: Caroline St, Lake Avenue, Division St. Elementary Schools - Saratoga Springs

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Saratoga Springs Farmers Market Community Mural

Funding will go towards the construction of a community mural at the back-end of the south lawn pavilion at the Farmers' Market on High Rock Ave. Community members will have the opportunity to be directly involved in this project. This project is in partnership with C.R.E.A.T.E. Community Studios. The Saratoga Springs Farmers' Market Association, founded in 1978, became a 501(c)(3) non-profit in the early 2000s. The market has a permanent outdoor home at the High Rock Park pavilions in the heart of downtown Saratoga Springs. The SFMA seeks to provide year-round, locally grown food and produced goods, as well as food-related education to the greater Saratoga Springs area. Their partner on this project, C.R.E.A.T.E. Community Studios, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to providing a space where the benefits of art-making impact both the individual and community as a whole. Their goal is to use expressive arts as an equalizer across cultural and economic barriers, encouraging participants to learn how to use art as an expressive medium to increase their general well-being. For more information on SFMA or C.R.E.A.T.E., please visit: www.saratogafarmersmarket.org OR www.createcommunitystudios.org

Estimated Cost: $15,000

Location: Saratoga Springs Farmers Market, 112 High Rock Ave

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Improv Spaces Workshops

Provide funding for Improv Spaces to hold musical performances and workshops at the Skip Scirocco Music Hall located in Saratoga City Hall; there will be a total of 6 live performances and 6 workshops in 2025. The project is managed and sponsored by Saratoga Arts. Improv Spaces is in residence with Saratoga Arts and is a non-profit that seeks to serve as a hub for the Saratoga/Capital Region, providing resources for new music with a community of interdisciplinary collaborators. They work to introduce the practice of improvisation to the general public through live performance, collaborations with artists, performative workshops, and an annual festival. Their sponsor, Saratoga Arts, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community arts center that seeks to enrich the region by cultivating a vibrant arts community and ensuring that the arts are accessible to all. In their 30+ years, Saratoga Arts has brought the arts to over 1,000,000 people through its programs and provided performing and visual artists opportunities to earn over $3,000,000 in art sales and performance fees. For more information on Improv Saratoga and Saratoga Arts, please visit: www.saratogaarts.org OR www.improvspaces.org. Photos of the Improv Spaces Music Festival by Kylie Spinelli Photography.

Estimated Cost: $25,358

Location: Skip Scirocco Music Hall, City Hall, 474 Broadway

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Franklin Community Center Food Pantry Garden Revitalization

Upgrade the deteriorating conditions at the Franklin Community Center's Food Pantry Garden. Includes funding for outreach and the addition of fruit trees, asparagus, strawberries, and a flower cutting garden for community use. Franklin Community Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit situated in downtown Saratoga Springs. Established in 1983, FCC has provided essential support and resources to individuals and families. Each year, FCC assists over 12,000 individuals. For more information on the Franklin Community Center, please visit: www.franklincommunitycenter.org

Estimated Cost: $5,000

Location: Franklin Community Center, 95 Washington St

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Geyser Road Elementary School Outdoor Learning Center

Provide funding for the school to create an outdoor learning space for school use as well as outside community-based organizations. The project will be located near the bike path adjacent to Geyser Road, therefore being accessible to pedestrians walking or riding their bikes in the area. The outdoor space will benefit teachers and students, along with organizations such as boys/girls' scouts, and other community members who want to utilize the space for outdoor meetings. Geyser Road Elementary School is a public school located in Saratoga Springs, serving grades K-5. The school is a part of the greater Saratoga Springs City School District, which serves students from Saratoga County.

Estimated Cost: $18,933

Location: Geyser Road Elementary School, 61 Geyser Rd.

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Sons of Spanish American War Veterans Bronze Plaque Replacement

Replace the bronze plaque honoring veterans of the Spanish-American War that was lost during the 2018 City Hall fire and renovation. The Spanish-American War of 1898 ended Spain's colonial empire in the Western Hemisphere and secured the position of the United States as a Pacific power. U.S. victory in the war produced a peace treaty that compelled the Spanish to relinquish claims on Cuba, and to cede sovereignty over Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines to the United States. The United States also annexed the independent state of Hawaii during the conflict. Thus, the war enabled the U.S. to establish its predominance in the Caribbean region and to pursue its strategic and economic interests in Asia. For more information, please visit: www.history.state.gov

Estimated Cost: $9,800

Location: City Hall, 474 Broadway

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Saratoga Children's Literacy League Book Bus

Provide funding to SCLL to outfit a bus they are purchasing that will help them deliver free books to children. Funds will go towards mural artists and materials, interior retrofit materials, the purchase of an awning, generator/solar component, and an a/c heater and installation. The Saratoga Children's Literacy League is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that serves children in Saratoga Springs and surrounding areas, providing them with free books regardless of income level. Their goal is to support the growth of children's home libraries to build a culture of reading for enjoyment and to promote academic and personal growth. For more information on SCLL, please visit: www.saratogachildrensliteracyleague.org

Estimated Cost: $15,000

Location: City of Saratoga Springs

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SoBro Conservancy Pollinator Garden Phase 2

Provide funding for Phase 2 plantings and garden walkways. In 2024, SoBro Conservancy planted over 600 plants in three beds to begin the transformation of 209 South Broadway into a naturalistic pollinator garden. The provided funding would go towards completing the planting of native trees, shrubs, and perennials on the remaining half of the parcel, and would improve the walkways through the garden. SoBro Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) non-profit focused on conserving vacant urban parcels to transform them into pollinator-friendly green spaces, while educating about how such green spaces strengthen the web of life on which human well-being depends. For more information on SoBro Conservancy, please visit: www.sobroconservancy.org

Estimated Cost: $16,000

Location: SoBro Pollinator Garden, 209 South Broadway

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Saratoga Springs Pop Warner Equipment

Grow community support for the Saratoga Springs Pop Warner football and cheer teams. Funding will go towards needed updates for the program including new equipment and additional practice space. All children applying are included in football or cheer. Saratoga Springs Pop Warner is a 501(c)(3) non-profit serving Saratoga Springs. The program provides youth football, cheer and dance programs for young people ranging from ages 5 to 16 years old. For more information about Saratoga Springs Pop Warner, please visit: www.sspw.net

Estimated Cost: $5,000

Location: East Side Recreation, 226 Lake Avenue

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Saratoga Joinery Tools and Home Repair Classes

Provide funding to Saratoga Joinery to facilitate a multi-session educational program on basic tool knowledge and home repair. This program will be free to the Saratoga Springs community and will include six different 60-90 minute sessions on various topics. Each session will be offered on two different dates to enhance accessibility. The goal of this programming is to empower community members with the skills and knowledge to operate basic tools and make simple home repairs. Saratoga Joinery is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community woodworking shop with a mission to make woodworking accessible to all. Through classes and membership, Saratoga Joinery provides a safe, inclusive and collaborative space for makers with varied experience levels to create, connect, become inspired and expand their woodworking skills. For more information on Saratoga Joinery, please visit: www.saratogajoinery.org.

Estimated Cost: $15,000

Location: Saratoga Joinery, 69 Caroline St.

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Pitney Meadows Community Compost

Develop a community-wide composting center. This includes providing funding for the purchase of a commercial-scale rotating drum composter. The project is sponsored by Pitney Meadows and Sustainable Saratoga. Pitney Meadows is a 501(c)(3) non-profit located on 166 acres in the heart of Saratoga Springs. Their mission is to celebrate and explore agricultural education, healthy food production, and recreation on their preserved working farm. Sustainable Saratoga is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that promotes sustainable practices and the protection of natural resources, through education, advocacy and action, for the benefit of current and future generations in the Saratoga Springs area. For more information on Pitney Meadows Community Farm or Sustainable Saratoga please visit: www.pitneymeadowscommunityfarm.org OR www.sustainablesaratoga.org

Estimated Cost: $30,000

Location: Pitney Meadows Community Farm, 223 West Ave

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