How much funding does NYC Green Fund Grassroots Grants Program provide?

NYC Green Fund Grassroots Grants Program provides $1,000 - $40,000 per year in funding.

When is the deadline for NYC Green Fund Grassroots Grants Program?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for NYC Green Fund Grassroots Grants Program?

Size limits: With annual operating budgets under $175,000; Organizations with annual operating budgets under $175,000.

How often is NYC Green Fund Grassroots Grants Program offered?

NYC Green Fund Grassroots Grants Program runs on an annual cycle.

NYC Green Fund Grassroots Grants Program

City Parks Foundation Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Grassroots Organizations Community Services Grants Grants for Youth Programs Grants for Arts

Funding Amount

$1,000 - $40,000 per year

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Size & budget

With annual operating budgets under $175,000
Organizations with annual operating budgets under $175,000

Other requirements

Must work in parks and open spaces across NYC
Contact: nycgreenfund@cityparksfoundation.org
Additional Information: Past grantees can submit reporting through the Grants Portal.
Organizations can sign up for more information about funding opportunities.

Overview

The NYC Green Fund Grassroots grant program provides funding support for community groups and organizations providing open space programming and stewardship across NYC with annual operating budgets under $175,000.

Purpose: Supports grassroots initiatives across public spaces in all five boroughs to advance the viability of grassroots initiatives and foster a resilient network of equitable public green spaces.

Geographic Scope: All five boroughs of New York City

Funding Range: $1,000 - $40,000 per year for up to two years if eligible

Focus Areas:

Open space stewardship
Live arts and culture
Health and wellness
Environmental action
Organizational development
Youth development programs in parks and open spaces

Eligibility:

Community groups and organizations with annual operating budgets under $175,000
Must work in parks and open spaces across NYC

Additional Information: Past grantees can submit reporting through the Grants Portal. Organizations can sign up for more information about funding opportunities.

How to Apply

Application Process

Guidelines and frequently asked questions available on the NYC Green Fund website
Application materials available in English and Spanish (Directrices del programa/PREGUNTAS FRECUENTES)
For complete application instructions and deadlines, visit the NYC Green Fund page or contact nycgreenfund@cityparksfoundation.org

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What City Parks Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 81
Total given: $1.94M
Median grant: $20K
Range: $5,500–$77K

By dollars: New York 99%, Vermont <1%, New Mexico <1%. Top recipient cities: New York, NY; Brooklyn, NY; Bronx, NY.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
33% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Gowanus Canal Conservancy · Brooklyn, NY

Maintain, program and activate nyc open spaces

$77K
New Yorkers for Parks · New York, NY

Maintain, program and activate nyc open spaces

$75K
Riverside Park Conservancy Inc · New York, NY

Maintain, program and activate nyc open spaces

$60K
Urban Design Forum · New York, NY

Maintain, program and activate nyc open spaces

$60K
Mott Haven - Port Morris Community Land Stewards · Bronx, NY

Maintain, program and activate nyc open spaces

$60K