The City Gardens Club of NYC · Nonprofit Grant 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 $1,000 to $5,000. Consideration will be given to the creation or expansion, or maintenance of urban gardens and farms that improve the daily life experience of area residents. Projects that seek funding for seeds, plants, soil, mulch, fertilizer/compost and garden tools will be prioritized. Projects that include an educational experience will be further prioritized. Seasonal internship programs will be considered.

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

Section 1: Name and address of nonprofit institution

Full name of nonprofit organization *

Mailing Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Street address, if different from mailing address

Website *

Nearest public transportation to project: *

Section II: Grantee background, history and population served

Grant contact name *

First Name

Last Name

Grant contact title *

Grant contact phone number *

Is your organization under the auspices of a larger umbrella organization? *

Yes

No

Please provide the name of the organization *

Tell us about your organization including its mission statement and brief history *

Describe the communities including age ranges that your organization serves *

Is the garden for which funding is being sought:

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

If “yes”, how did your organization learn of the CGC program(ex. internet search, word of mouth, or recommendation by related organization, other)

if “no”, please list the years this non-profit has received CGC funding and amounts awarded

Does your organization have a bank account? *

yes

no

Does your organization have a tax-exempt certificate *

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

In order to complete the proposed project, will you require financial assistance from your umbrella organization? *

yes

no

How much?

Section III: Project description, purpose and project budget

Project name *

Total Grant Amount requested (Not to exceed $5,000)* *

Amount requested for Project

Amount requested for Internship Stipend (Not to exceed $2,500):

Internship program must be well established and include an educational component.

*Total combined amount requested for Project and Intern Stipend not to exceed $5,000.

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. Describe the anticipated impact this grant will have on the community you serve. Include photographs and/or illustrations of the proposed project and a timeline for its completion. If your grant request includes a stipend for an established internship program, please describe the interns’ responsibilities and proposed weekly hours.

2. Budget *

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

3. Additional sources of funding, if applicable

Please list sources of additional funding, eg. other grantors, should the project budget exceed what may be awarded by CGC.

4. Copy of IRS Letter of Determination confirming 501(c)(3) status *

5. Form 990-most recent (if available)

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 in May 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: February 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 FOR

for Nonprofit Organizations