The Greater New Orleans Foundation is seeking applications for its Parks and Parkways Tree Planting Grants to support non-profit partners to aid Parks & Parkways.
Donor Name: Greater New Orleans Foundation
State: Louisiana
Parish:
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/08/2023
Size of the Grant: $20,000
Details:
The Department of Parks & Parkways, through a one-time allocation from City Council, is providing funding to assist nonprofit partners in Orleans Parish in planting trees on public property in the City of New Orleans.
These projects will help the City reach its goal of restoring and expanding New Orleans’ urban forest with 40,000 new trees planted by 2030.
Specific Guidelines
Awarded funds may be used for tree planting, supplies, and planting related expenses. Awards may not be used for general operating support, fundraising, or lobbying activities.
Applications will be reviewed by a committee of stakeholders lead by the Foundation.
Priority will be given to organizations that demonstrate one or more of the following:
- Strong leadership at the staff and board level
- Good fiscal management
- Track record of success planting trees
- Organizational capacity
- Commitment to equity for communities and populations in high need
- Thoughtful involvement of community members as leaders and advisors
- Key contributions to the health and vibrancy of the communities they serve
Funding Information
$225,000 is available for this round of funding. The average grant size is $20,000; grants may be larger or smaller.
Eligibility Criteria
Tax-exempt nonprofit organizations located in Orleans Parish are eligible to apply.
For more information, visit GNOF.
