Posted on September 27, 2012
Deadline: November 12, 2012

Applications Invited for Parks & Trails New York Growing the Grassroots Grants

Parks & Trails New York's Growing the Grassroots Capacity Building Grants are designed to enhance the long-term sustainability of park and trail not-for-profit organizations in New York State.

Awards will be made to local and regional nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations (or those with an eligible fiscal sponsor) that have as their primary mission the stewardship of a specific New York park or trail that is or will be open to the public.

Grants will fund activities that help develop and strengthen the skills, processes, and resources that not-for-profit organizations need to survive, including organizational start-up expenses; professional consulting services that aid organizational development; board and staff training; volunteer recruitment, training, and/or recognition programs; communications; and printing and distribution of brochures, newsletters, and other educational or outreach materials. Brochures and maps may include information on the trail or park but their primary purpose must be organizational information and solicitation of membership or donations.

Grants cannot be used to fund general operating expenses, existing staff salaries, or support of ongoing or new programs; capital costs associated with construction, maintenance, or infrastructure for a park or trail; endowments; lobbying or political activities; or giveaways (t-shirts, patches, etc.), refreshments, or other entertainment expenses. Projects that increase capacity to raise funds by developing items for sale, such as calendars or t-shirts, are allowed.

Grants of up to $3,000 will be awarded.

All potential applicants are strongly encouraged to participate in a pre-application conference call to be held October 16, 2012.

Visit the Parks & Trails New York Web site for complete program guidelines, application materials, and conference call details.

Contact:
Link to Complete RFP

Primary Subject: Environment
Geographic Funding Area: National

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