UPS Foundation Grant - Park Steward Program
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Overview
Program Background: The UPS Foundation, with focus on environmental sustainability and volunteerism, awarded this grant to support and expand volunteer leadership programs.
Focus Areas:
- Park Steward Training Program
- Junior Park Steward Training Program
- Environmental sustainability
- Community volunteerism
Geographic Scope: Louisville, Kentucky (Shawnee, Iroquois, Cherokee, and Seneca Parks)
What Gets Funded:
- In-depth training for volunteer leaders (Park Stewards)
- Enhanced core training curriculum
- Continuing education opportunities for existing Stewards
- Program visibility and expansion across community
Program Components:
- Park Stewards receive in-depth training to help with park projects, volunteer events, and community outreach
- Program fosters pride and stewardship among park neighbors
- Volunteers learn how to improve the health of Olmsted Parks
Olmsted Parks Conservancy History:
- Grant awarded January 2015
- Funding supports 2015 and allows for program expansion
What Louisville Olmsted Parks Conservancy actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2023
- 1
- Total given
- $480K
- Median grant
- $480K
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- Environmental conservation
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