Grants That Make a Difference
July 1, 2004
State-of-the-Art Greenbelt Nature Center Opens to the Public
Mayor Michael Bloomberg along with other public officials recently announced the opening of the Greenbelt Nature Center, which will serve as a focal point for a 2,800-acre collection of parks and natural areas located in central Staten Island.
The new 5,440 square feet building will function as the Greenbelt's new visitor facility and house the "Richmond County Savings Foundation Exhibits." The Foundation had awarded the Greenbelt Conservancy $500,000 last year to develop state-of-the-art exhibits on urban ecology, wildlife, conservation, native plants, and geology.
Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe notes, "The Greenbelt is the Yosemite Park of New York City…The new Nature Center is a passport into our Staten Island wilderness, providing an introduction and point of entry into 113 miles of trails."
The Greenbelt Conservancy is a nonprofit organization that works with Parks & Recreation to support the operation and public use of the Greenbelt's parkland.
"Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Staten Island Borough President James P. Molinaro Open Greenbelt Nature Center." Office of Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg Press Release, June 22, 2004.
"Grants that Make a Difference" is a rotating
feature profiling grants awarded to 501(c)3 nonprofit
organizations in the tri-state region (NY, NJ, or CT); the grantmaker doesn't necessarily
have to be local. The selection of grants for
"Grants That Make a Difference" is based on criteria
such as programmatic interests, geographic focus,
and size, to ensure the broadest possible representation
of the region's nonprofit sector.
If you'd like to see a grant awarded to your NPO
featured here, e-mail a detailed description of
the grant (following the format below), to nyweb@foundationcenter.org,
with "Grants Submission" in the subject line.
We welcome press releases in addition to, or as
a substitute for the description.
Here is what you need to include:
- Name of your funded program
- The amount of the grant (indicate if multi-year)
- Who received the grant - Your organization's name, contact person's name (if applicable), address, telephone and Web site (if applicable).
- Who gave the grant - Name of the grantmaker
- Community impact: A brief (250 words maximum) explanation of how this program is making a difference in the community.
- Your organization's mission and how it relates to this funded project.
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