The City Gardens Club of NYC · NYC Public & Private Schools Application 2025

The mission of the Club is to preserve, enrich, and increase the natural beauty of the environment, with special regard to our city, for the public benefit through education, horticulture, conservation and other related undertakings. The Club’s programs, run by member-volunteers, are designed to foster an appreciation of nature, especially among young people.

Grant Considerations: Grants are awarded for projects that align with the CGC mission, as stated above. Amounts awarded range from $500 to $2,500. Consideration will be given to the creation or expansion, or maintenance of gardens and farms within the school setting. Projects that seek funding for seeds, plants, soil, mulch, fertilizer/compost and garden tools combined with an educational experience will be prioritized.

CGC grants are not awarded for the purpose of funding staff salaries and administrative expenses.

Section 1: Name and address of educational institution and population served

Full name of educational institution *

Grades served *

Number of students served *

Is this school designated Title 1 or District 75? *

yes

no

Mailing Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Street address, if different from mailing address

Website for school or PTO *

Nearest public transportation *

Section II: Grantee background and history

Grant contact name *

First Name

Last Name

Grant contact title *

Grant Contact email *

Verify Email *

Grant contact phone number *

Is your address during summer recess different from above? *

yes

no

Summer contact name

First Name

Last Name

Summer contact title

Summer address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Is the garden for which the school is seeking funding a:

a. new garden installation or growing habitat?

yes

no

b. routine maintenance or rehabilitation of an existing garden or growing habitat

yes

no

c. other (please explain)

Is this the first time your organization is seeking a grant from CGC *

yes

no

How did the school learn of the CGC program(ex. internet search, word of mouth, or recommendation by related organization, other

Please list the years the school has received CGC funding and amounts awarded

Does this school have a bank account? *

yes

no

Does this school have a tax-exempt certificate for vendor purchasing? *

yes

no

Grant awards are issued either in the form of a bank check or in the form of a Home Depot e-gift card. Please indicate which format your organization prefers *

Bank Check

Home Depot e-gift card

Are the payee name and address different from the contact information provided above? *

yes

no

Please provide payee information below

Payee contact name

First Name

Last Name

Payee mailing address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Does this school remain in session during the summer months? *

yes

no

Section III: Project description, purpose and project budget

Amount requested for project (up to $2,500) *

The grant application should include the following as attachments:

1. Project Description, Purpose and Timeline for Completion *

Please provide a description of the project and intended goal/purpose of the project. Include approximate number of students/grade level involved, the existence of a school gardening club, and any other description that provides a larger picture of the project and its value to the school community and student body. Include photographs and/or illustrations of the proposed project and a timeline for completion.

2. Budget *

Please provide an itemized budget for the above stated project. (A sample budget is provided below. Hardware, home supply, and gardening centers are excellent sources of materials and can assist with budgeting.)

A sample budget is provided here

3. Additional sources of funding, if applicable

Please list sources of additional funding, such as PTO funds, should the project budget exceed what may be awarded by CGC.

4. Copy of IRS Letter or NY State Exempt Organization Certificate confirming tax-exempt status for purchasing *

Section IV: Additional information

1. Projects must be completed by the end of the CGC Grant Cycle, November 1, 2025.

2. Members of the CGC Grants Committee perform in person site inspections during Fall 2025. Over the summer, committee members will be in touch to arrange site visit times that are mutually convenient.

3. Grant awards will be mailed no later than March 15, 2025. Should the grantee misplace the CGC check, the grantee is responsible for picking up a replacement check from the CGC office or risk forfeiting the grant award.

4. Salaries and administrative expenses are not eligible for grant funds.

Application Deadline: December 15, 2025

The City Gardens Club of New York City Inc.

755 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10021

office@citygardensclubnyc.org

The City Gardens Club of New York City

2025 GRANT APPLICATION FORM

for NYC Public Schools and Private Schools