Tim Gamble of the Red
Hook Boaters presenting about his group’s Capacity Fund project to a
gathering of Partnerships for Parks grant recipients at Valentino Pier
Park, Red Hook, Brooklyn. Partnerships for Parks offers small grants to support and develop community groups devoted to caring for their neighborhood park. Grants are one of many resources we offer to strengthen our network of park groups, and we expect grant applicants to work with their Outreach and/or Catalyst Coordinator to access the full array of Partnerships for Parks support. Our grantmaking priority is to invest in the sustainability of grassroots park groups and help them have a tangible impact on their park and their community.
The Capacity Fund is the primary funding opportunity available through Partnerships for Parks. The Capacity Fund is a competitive small grant program with a public application process. Groups active in any New York City park are eligible to apply.
We occasionally offer mini grants through our Catalyst
Program. Catalyst mini grants are geographically or thematically
focused.Catalyst mini grants are geographically or thematically focused. Our current grant will support an event in East River Park that promotes public health, active use of the park and/or volunteerism. Get Ready....Get Set....Get Active! Day in East River Park will be held Saturday, August 14, 2010. Grants will support recreational, educational and waterfront activities at this event that meet these goals. Projects with the potential to be replicated or to become regular park programs will receive preference. Between five and ten grants will be awarded, ranging from $500 to $1000. The grant deadline is May 1, 2010.
Please download Catalyst 2010: East River Park Grant application materials here:
In addition to our grant programs, Partnerships has compiled a list of external grant opportunities that might be appropriate for park groups.
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