Partnerships for Parks - NYC Green Fund Grants and City of Forest Day Workshop.

 

NYC Green Fund grantee Friends of McGolrick Park host a Bird and Nature Walk in Brooklyn.

NYC Green Fund Grassroots and Treetops Grants Are Now Open

Have an idea for your local park or open space? Need funding to make it happen? The NYC Green Fund Grassroots and Treetops grant programs provide critical support for community groups and nonprofits to improve open spaces through stewardship and free programs. 

Volunteer groups and small nonprofits whose annual expenses are less than $175,000 may apply for $1,000 to $40,000 per year for one or two years through the NYC Green Fund Grassroots grant program. Priority is given to requests of $10,000 or less. 

Mid-size organizations with annual budgets between $175,000 and $2.5 million may apply for up to $50,000 per year for one or two years through the NYC Green Fund Treetops grant program. Joint applications are welcome! 

Learn everything you need to know about applying for these grants at one of our info sessions, dates and times below. 

NYC Green Fund Grassroots 

• Monday, July 13, 6-7:30 p.m. — Register Here
• Friday, July 24, 12-1:30 p.m. — Register Here
• Thursday, Aug 6, 6-7:30 p.m. — Register Here

NYC Green Fund Treetops

• Tuesday, July 21, 4-5:30 p.m. — Register Here

The application deadline is August 14, 2026 at 11:59pm.

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Event Planning for City of Forest Day Join us in preparing for the fifth annual City of Forest Day, taking place on Saturday, October 3, 2026. City of Forest Day is an annual day of activities across New York City to celebrate our urban forest and the role that New Yorkers play in taking care of this vital resource. Activities can range from tree care stewardship to arts and crafts, and anyone can host! Partnerships for Parks is here to support your event vision coming to life. In this webinar, you will: Become familiar with the necessary steps to make your event happen, from brainstorm to execution. Gain inspiration from stories of past City of Forest Day events. Learn how Partnerships for Parks can support you with supplies, connections, and other resources. 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. Questions? Reach out to academy@cityparksfoundation.org. Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 6-7:30 p.m. on Zoom REGISTER 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 ensure these spaces are dynamic community assets.