New York Pollinator Conservation Fund/Grant

New York Pollinator Conservation Fund/Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The New York Community Trust
Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000
Last Updated: March 16, 2026

Summary

Overview

The New York Community Trust Mission As New York’s community foundation, we foster and engage in enduring and innovative philanthropy. From the creation of the first donor-advised fund to our vital role in the region’s response to the AIDS crisis, September 11th, and COVID-19, The Trust has always been a pioneer, innovator, and leader. New York Pollinator Conservation Fund This year, the New York Pollinator Conservation Fund invites proposals for small projects ($5,000 – $20,000) to be implemented in disadvantaged communities, identified through the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. Nonprofits or volunteer-led organizations are eligible to apply if they are either: 1) located in the disadvantaged community where the project will be implemented; or 2) located outside the disadvantaged community where the project will be implemented but have at least one year of experience working in the community. Organizations located in the disadvantaged community where a project will be implemented will receive preference. To be competitive, projects should be consistent with the recommendations of the 2016 New York State Pollinator Protection Plan and subsequent updates. Projects must focus on one or more of the following: Preventing, abating, mitigating, or controlling prior or ongoing water, land, or air pollution affecting pollinators and their habitatCreating, managing, restoring, or enhancing pollinator habitat, including working with property owners or managersUndertaking pollinator-related research, monitoring, education, and outreachWorking with tribal authorities and local governments to support the development and implementation of pollinator-friendly policies, programs, and activities.

Eligibility

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