University Neighborhood Service Agreement Advisory Committee

FY 2024-25 UNSAAC GRANT PROPOSED BUDGET RELEASED

Click here to download and review(PDF, 6MB)

The UNSAAC Grant is funded through the University Neighborhood Service Agreement between the City of Syracuse and Syracuse University. It provides funding to programs or projects that address the impact of Syracuse University on surrounding neighborhoods. Each year, volunteers from areas near the University form a University Neighborhood Service Agreement Advisory Committee (“UNSAAC”) to request and review proposals for programs or projects.  

Eligible non-profit organizations are invited to apply for funding for neighborhood programs, projects or services that promote preservation and improvement of housing, community support, or park and public space improvements within the service agreement borders (see UNSAAC MAP). The UNSAAC Grant fund is currently $375,000.  


Who can apply?

To apply, your organization needs to be a 501(c)(3) organization or have a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor. Your program or project must also:

• Address issues that are related to being in close proximity to the University
• Focus on eligible neighborhoods (see map)
• Have measurable outcomes

How do we apply?

1. Download and review the UNSAAC Grant Application Information and Guidelines(PDF, 3MB) .
2. Download and complete the 2024-25 UNSAAC Grant application(PDF, 6MB) . Be sure to save it to your computer.
3. Email the completed pdf application along with all required documentation to NBD by the deadline. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered for funding.
   
   
   

What’s the timeline?

Organizations apply for the UNSAAC Grant in early spring to receive funding for the upcoming program year, which runs from July 1 - June 30.

• The application period for grant year 2024-25 is OPEN. Review the UNSAAC Grant Application here (pdf,2MB)(PDF, 6MB) .
•  Applications are due Monday, May 20, 2024, by 2:00 PM
• Syracuse Common Council will vote on on the proposed budget on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.
• FY 2024-25 application period will open early 2024. Check back for more information.
  
  
  

How can we learn more?

• Contact Tanya Eastman from the Neighborhood Grants Team at TEastman@syr.gov
• Read more about the University Neighborhoods Service Agreement between City of Syracuse and Syracuse University 
• UNSAAC boundary map