How to Apply

The application deadline for fall projects is January 27, 2012 at 5:00 pm.

To be eligible for funding, all prospective applicants to the Neighborhood Greening and Partnerships for Parks Grants Program are required to send a representative to a grant application training workshop. Returning applicants are encouraged to send a representative who has not attended in the past. If you miss the workshops, please email Valerie Rupp or call her at (410) 448-5663 ext. 114 and arrange to meet one-on-one to review program requirements and resources.

To be eligible for funding for Spring 2012, all applicants are required to:

  • Send a representative to a grant application training workshop
  • NEW! Submit a letter of intent by Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. Click here for instructions.
  • Participate in a consultation with a Parks & People representative before submitting an application
  • Submit a completed application by January 27, 2012 at 5:00 pm.
  • Have a representative attend a technical site visit with a Parks & People representative

Application training workshops schedule:

Partnerships for Parks Grants
Awards from $500-$5,000
Funding for service projects, trail stewardship, playground restoration, tree planting, maintenance activities and events supporting public parks. Grants are provided in partnership with the Baltimore City Department of Recreation & Parks.

Workshops:
Nov. 16, 2011, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Druid Hill Park, Rec & Parks Office, 3001 East Drive, Baltimore, MD, 21217

Dec. 6, 2011, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Druid Hill Park, Rec & Parks Office, 3001 East Drive, Baltimore, MD, 21217

Neighborhood Greening & Clean Water Grants
Awards up to $1,000
Funding for vacant lot improvements, community gardens, schoolyard plantings, tree plantings, water quality improvements and environmental education activities. Applicants with newly adopted vacant lots are eligible to receive in-kind services and materials and additional funding if available through the Baltimore City Power In Dirt Initiative.

Workshops:
Nov. 14 , 2011, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Parks & People Foundation, Stieff Silver Building 800 Wyman Park Dr., Ste. 010, Baltimore, MD 21211

Nov. 30, 2011, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Bon Secours Community Works, 26 North Fulton Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21223

Dec. 1, 2011, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Zeta Center for Healthy & Active Aging, 4501Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, MD 21215

Dec. 6, 2011, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
HEBCAC, 1212 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21213

Please RSVP at least four days prior to the workshop you plan to attend.

For more information please email Valerie Rupp or call (410) 448-5663 ext.114.