Partnerships for Parks - Grants up to $2,000, Free Webinars, Monday Morning Pitch-Ins

GET INVOLVED WITH YOUR PARK Want to join the thousands of New Yorkers that care for our city's parks and playgrounds? Already a volunteer, but need a refresher on working with NYC Parks or tips on expanding your grassroots efforts? Join us at this introductory workshop to get plugged into NYC's expansive network of community groups dedicated to local parks and find out how Partnerships for Parks can help. Attend the workshop and learn how to: Join in on hands-on volunteer opportunities. Beautify and clean up your neighborhood by leading an It's My Park project. Connect with Partnerships for Parks staff with expert knowledge on navigating NYC Parks. Build your group through resources like grants and free workshops. Featured speakers include: Vladimir Cruz, Outreach Co-Director, Partnerships for Parks Mary Daly, Corporate Program Manager, Partnerships for Parks Kangela Moore, President, Friends of Brookville Park Laura Veno, Community Coaching Manager, Partnerships for Parks Registration for this session is required and will close the day before the event. You will receive information on how to join the webinar once you register. Can't make it? Reach out to academy@cityparksfoundation.org to view a recording.   Thursday, June 24, 2021 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm   REGISTER INFO SESSION FOR GRASSROOTS GROUPS The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on our City, leaving parks and green spaces struggling. In May 2020, a coalition launched the NYC Green Relief & Recovery Fund to respond to the most urgent needs facing organizations of any size that care for our City’s parks and open spaces. The intent of the funding is to keep parks, gardens, and open spaces green, clean, and safe. Grant funding of up to $2000 is now available for groups with annual operating budgets of less than $15,000 with demonstrated experience working in NYC’s open spaces and supporting community health and wellness. The application launches on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 and the deadline to apply is Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 12 noon. Join us at an info session webinar and learn everything you need to know about applying for funding.  Registration for this session is required and will close the day before the event. You will receive information on how to join the webinar once you register. Recorded video will be available at cityparksfoundation.org/nyc-green-fund for anyone unable to join.   Register for an info session on Wednesday, June 23 Register for an info session on Tuesday, June 29   LEARN MORE MONDAY MORNING PITCH-INS  During the pandemic, parks have become more important than ever. Show your park some love by joining a Monday Morning Pitch-In! Volunteer to pick up litter on any Monday morning this summer to help make our parks cleaner, safer, and greener for our families, pets, friends, and neighbors. Share a before/after video on Instagram Reels for a chance to be featured on all our platforms! Just tag us and use #WeArePfP. Chameleon Cold Brew, in partnership with NYC Parks, is thanking volunteers with a special offer of their Chameleon Cold Brew.  After participating in this project, volunteers will be eligible for a chance to win a year's supply of Chameleon Cold Brew! *some restrictions apply.  *Pitch-Ins will be held on the Tuesday following holiday Mondays. SIGN UP 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, TD Bank, the New York Community Trust, Altman Foundation, the Greenacre Foundation, and the MJS Foundation. Public support is provided by the NYC Council under the leadership of Speaker Corey Johnson through the Parks Equity Initiative.