As New York’s community foundation, we foster and engage in enduring and innovative philanthropy.
The grant program's broad goals include turning New York City into a climate-smart metropolis, creating healthier and more livable communities, and protecting urban ecologies. Specific causes supported are reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving energy efficiency, increasing renewable energy generation, encouraging climate resilience, preventing air pollution, reducing exposure to toxic substances, redeveloping brownfields, enhancing open spaces, and ensuring equitable environmental benefits. It also aims to protect critical watersheds, prevent waterway pollution, and preserve urban green spaces. Grants range from $5,000 to $200,000, with an average grant of around $90,000, and applicants are encouraged to have additional funding sources.