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Stewardship Mini Grant Program

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Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

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Overview

Stewardship Mini Grant Program

Overview: New City Parks offers summer Stewardship Mini Grants to empower local community-based organizations to offer structured programming and engage residents in newly renovated parks.

Geographic Scope: Currently operating in Poughkeepsie, NY and Paterson, NJ

Focus Areas:

  • Community programming and events in restored parks

  • Sports clinics and athletic activities (basketball, Double Dutch, etc.)

  • Artistic performances and creative activities

  • Mental health awareness workshops

  • Intergenerational community events

  • Park stewardship and maintenance support

  • Care plans and supplies for park upkeep

    • Program Details:

  • Initiated in 2024 following park renovations

  • In 2025: Funded 8 organizations with 34 events across 3 parks, reaching 900+ attendees

  • In 2024: Funded 33 activities with 800+ participants

  • Support includes critical anchors for new facilities, care plans, supplies (hoses, landscaping equipment)

  • Community Park Ambassador Program provides dedicated community members to maintain park presence

    • Eligibility:

  • Community-based organizations

  • Located in NCP partner cities with renovated parks

    • Funding Partner: Dyson Foundation

    Contact: New City Parks, 71 W 23rd St, Suite 903, New York, NY 10010

    Website: https://www.newcityparks.org/

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    community-servicesrecreationplaygroundafter-schoolyouth-programsmental-healtharts

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