NYC Green Fund Treetops Grants Program
Funding Amount
Up to $40,000 annually
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?
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Size & budget
- Organizations with annual operating budgets between $175,000
Other requirements
- Must program, steward, and advocate for parks and open spaces in NYC's five boroughs
- Status: 2025 grantees announced.
- Check back in 2026 Fall for information on the next cycle.
- Contact: nycgreenfund@cityparksfoundation.org
Overview
The NYC Green Fund Treetops Grant Program provides funding for organizations with annual operating budgets between $175,000 and $2.5 million that program, steward, and advocate for parks and open spaces across NYC's five boroughs.
Purpose: Supports a range of projects to build an equitable and resilient network of parks and open spaces.
Geographic Scope: All five boroughs of New York City
Funding Range: Up to $40,000 annually (one- or two-year grants available)
Focus Areas:
- Open space stewardship
- Environmental action
- Organizational development
- Health and wellness
- Youth engagement
- Arts and culture
- Urban tree care and planting
Eligibility:
- Organizations with annual operating budgets between $175,000 and $2.5 million
- Must program, steward, and advocate for parks and open spaces in NYC's five boroughs
How to Apply
Application Process
- Next cycle opening Fall 2026
- For application details, visit the NYC Green Fund page or contact nycgreenfund@cityparksfoundation.org
- Past grantees can submit reporting through the Grants Portal
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
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Grassroots
- Community services
- Youth programs
- Arts
- Environmental education
- Recreation
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