Partnership for Parks News

 

HIGHLIGHTS

It’s Our Park: 25 Years of Communities in Action A virtual opening of our first-ever exhibition entitled It’s Our Park: 25 Years of Communities in Action.

Featured speakers include PfP Founder Tim Tompkins, PfP Director Sabina Saragoussi, City Parks Foundation Executive Director Heather Lubov, NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP, and others who will discuss the past, present, and future of parks.  Wednesday, February 17 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm REGISTER

What Can We Learn? Leading Community Groups during COVID-19 Hear from experienced community leaders who’ve navigated challenges in 2020 and have wisdom to share on fundraising, volunteer recruitment, and working with NYC Parks.

We will also invite leaders like YOU to share experiences leading community efforts in times of crisis. Thursday, February 25 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm REGISTER

COASTAL CLASSROOM AFTER SCHOOL Using multimedia virtual lessons and authentic learning experiences students will learn about the ecology of the aquatic ecosystems in NYC waterfront parks and the species living in them. FREE

For 6th to 8th grade students  Start Date: March 17th-8 Weekly Virtual Sessions on Wednesdays or Thursdays 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm APPLY

WE'RE HIRING! Partnerships for Parks is looking for two Catalyst Program organizers. Check out this opportunity to work with us. Click the link for details and instructions on how to APPLY

COMMUNITY EVENTS

The Bronx River Alliance Annual Virtual Assembly 2021 Please join us for our annual Assembly in celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Bronx River Alliance. We will reflect on the years of successful partnerships and the milestones we’ve achieved. We’ll like to open the floor to any guests who would like to share their 2021 visions so if interested, please contact us to reserve a slot. info@bronxriver.org Date/Time:  Thursday, February 4, 7:00am-8:30pm Location: Virtual (Zoom Link)  More info: Contact: RSVP to get zoom link in invitation   Frisch Field Community Input Meeting Wednesday February 17, 6:00pm Virtual Meeting:  Please Join us to share your thoughts on the reconstruction of Frisch Field. The meeting information will be provided to the registered applications one hour before the start of the event. Registration Link: https://www.nycgovparks.org/reg/community-input-meetings/10483 Must Register by: Wednesday February 17, at 5:00pm. Goble Playground Community Input Meeting Tuesday February 23, 6:00pm Virtual Meeting:  Please join us to discuss your ideas for the reconstruction of Goble Playground. The meeting information will be provided to the registered applications one hour before the start of the event. Registration Link: https://www.nycgovparks.org/reg/community-input-meetings/10484 Must Register by: Tuesday February 23, at 5:00pm. SAVE THE DATE:  The 27th Bronx Parks Speak Up The Bronx Coalition for Parks and Green Spaces invites you for an all-virtual Speak Up. The Speak Up is an annual community networking conference for park and environmental stakeholders. We’ll have tabling, a candidates forum, presentations, and workshops. Date/Time:  Saturday, February 27, 10:00am-1:30pm Location:  Virtual  More info: www.bronxspeakup.org, FB Bronx Speak Up Page Contact: bxspeakup@gmail.com GRANTS AND RESOURCES All in Neighborhood Grants Citizens Committee for New York City  Grassroots organizations responding to the immediate needs of struggling New Yorkers will receive unrestricted grants of up to $10,000 to open food pantries, distribute surgical masks, arrange elderly check-ins, or design other projects to meet their neighborhoods’ urgent needs amid the COVID-19 crisis. This grant program is a renaming of their keystone Neighborhood Grants program, which for decades has been awarding micro-grants to resident-led groups to improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods. Grants supported projects in arts, health, environmental justice, beautification, tenants’ rights, and more.  Deadline: Application process opening in February 2021  Link: Learn more here! American Honda Foundation - Scientific Education  American Honda Foundation The American Honda Foundation supports youth education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; the environment; job training; and literacy. Grants range from $20,000 to $75,000. The 2021 deadlines for organizations that have never received funding from the foundation are February 1 and August 1. Click here for more information regarding eligibility. Deadline: February 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021 Link: Learn more here! NBC Universal’s Project Innovation  NBC Universal  Grants support local nonprofits that are helping to move communities forward by encouraging a culture of equity and inclusion, creating pathways for individuals to participate and volunteer in community engagement efforts, fostering the next generation of storytellers and providing youth with the tools they need to succeed across multiple disciplines including entrepreneurship. Deadline: February 12, 2021 Link: Learn more here! The New York City Council - Discretionary Funding  New York City Council The New York City Council is accepting applications for community organizations interested in applying for discretionary funding for the upcoming fiscal year. Deadline: February 16, 2021 Link: Learn more here! The New York Yankees Stadium Community Benefits Fund Bronx Yankee Fund Description: The New Yankees Stadium Community Benefits Fund’s mission is to give grants to improve the quality of life in the Bronx by addressing civic, socioeconomic and or educational needs and providing recreational, social arts, health, and cultural opportunities. They are offering three different types of grant opportunities to support education, health, cultural arts, and recreation. Small Grants- $500- $1,500; Sports Equipment Grants-$500-$2,500; and Large Grants- $1,500-$15,000. Your organization must be based in the Bronx. Please read the application eligibility requirements.  Deadline: Feb. 19. 2021 -  Sports Equipment March 26.2021 - Spring Link: Learn more here!