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. The UNSAAC Grant fund is currently $375,000.
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:
Download the application linked below to review grant timeline, guidelines, and requirements (pages 1 to 7).
Complete the application (pages 8 to 17). Be sure to save it to your computer. Required documentation listed in the Application Documentation Checklist must be included as attachments.
One application should be submitted for each project / program. Email the completed pdf application along with all required documentation to:
City of Syracuse, NBD Attn: UNSAAC 2025-2026 Application Teastman@syr.gov
Applications are due no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, April 21,2025. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered for funding.
Download Application Here(PDF, 6MB)
Organizations apply for the UNSAAC Grant in early spring to receive funding for the upcoming program year, which runs from July 1 - June 30.
March 21, 2025
Passcode: Az76m82j
Applications Due April 21, 2025 by 5 p.m.
May 2025
July 1, 2025
Are you a Syracuse resident looking for assistance?
If you or your family need support, you can:
Check out this list of Community Organizations that provide services and programs throughout the City of Syracuse.
UNSAAC boundary map