Partnerships for Parks - Deadline Extended on Grants up to $1,500

To provide needed additional time for community groups interested in applying for the NYC Green Relief and Recovery Fund, the application deadline for grassroots groups has been extended to Friday, June 19th at 11:59pm. The NYC Green Relief & Recovery Fund was formed in response to the COVID-19 crisis to support nonprofits and community groups working to keep parks, gardens, and open spaces across the city safe and green. The Fund provides grants that support stewardship projects, emergency needs such as personal protective equipment and enhanced sanitation measures, and remote volunteer training. Community groups are eligible for grants up to $1,500. Apply now. For more information visit cityparksfoundation.org/nyc-green-fund or email NYCGreenFund@cityparksfoundation.org. APPLY NOW Partnerships for Parks is a joint program of City Parks Foundation and NYC Parks that supports and champions a growing network of leaders caring and advocating for neighborhood parks and green spaces. We equip people and organizations with the skills and tools needed to transform these spaces into dynamic community assets. Generous private support for Partnerships for Parks is provided by The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust, Craig Newmark Philanthropies, Altman Foundation, Con Edison, the Greenacre Foundation, TD Bank, and the MJS Foundation. Public support is provided by the NYC Council under the leadership of Speaker Corey Johnson through the Parks Equity Initiative.