#GreenMyCity Grant

Overview of the #GreenMyCity Grant program:

The #GreenMyCity initiative is designed to enhance urban green spaces, including parks, community gardens, sports fields, and public open spaces. It aims to improve air, soil, and water quality, reduce urban noise, and cool city temperatures while encouraging physical activity, stress relief, and social interaction. Eligible projects must be located on publicly owned land and provide open access to the community. The program promotes community involvement by encouraging applicants to engage volunteers, secure local support, and contribute to the project. Funding can cover up to 50% of the project’s green space improvements, with additional support in the form of plants, turf, and landscaping materials provided by the foundation’s national partnerships.

Benefits of the #GreenMyCity Grant program:

• Environmental Impact: Improves air and water quality, reduces urban noise, and mitigates climate change effects.
• Community Engagement: Encourages local participation through volunteerism and collaborative efforts.
• Sustainability: Supports long-term urban climate resilience and green space development.
• Public Well-being: Enhances community health by providing spaces for recreation, education, and relaxation.

Eligibility criteria of the #GreenMyCity Grant program:

• Eligible Applicants:
• Community gardens.
• Businesses, service clubs, and associations.
• Youth groups and other community-focused organizations.
• Eligible Projects:
• Public parks, playgrounds, and sports fields.
• Community gardens and historic green spaces.
• Restoration of brownfields and improvement of school grounds.
• Ineligible Costs:
• Land purchases, fencing, urban furniture, or fabricated play structures.
• Maintenance costs, fundraising campaigns, advocacy, research, or asphalt projects.