2025 RESIDENT CLIMATE ACTION GRANTS APPLICATION

RESIDENT CLIMATE ACTION GRANTS APPLICATION

A grant program to fund NYCHA resident-led projects that support climate action and sustainability
Before you begin answering these questions, make sure you've reviewed the Application Guidelines and FAQ for the Resident Climate Action Grants on our website.

Please feel free to reach out for application support at anytime by emailing climate@communityfund.nyc.
Personal Information*

Name (Last/ First)

Phone Number

Email AddressDevelopment Name

Development Zip Code
LET YOURSELF SHINE! You are an important member of the NYCHA community with a story that matters. Please introduce yourself! How long have you lived in NYCHA? What is your relationship to the community and what work have you done that makes you a good match for this grant? Let the committee know why you know the developments needs better than anyone else in the cover letter below.
Personal Statement/Cover letter*
Grant Program Details:

The funds will be disbursed to grantees with the following assumptions:
- Regular check-ins will be held with individual project teams
- A mid-program share will be held in the Summer with all project teams
- All teams will submit proof of receipts for the funds spent
- All teams will present/submit a summary report for their projects once the grant period is over
By checking here I/We confirm the stipulations of the grant program and will adhere to its requirements.

VISION
AREA OF INTERVENTION

Where do you see opportunities to improve NYCHA developments and foster communities around sustainability? What improvements to waste management, public green spaces, or community habits would meet your vision of your development?
Tell us your vision of your development, including the issues that prevent this from happening, and how your vision may solve this issue and cause positive change.*
Upload any photos or images that you would like to support your statement.

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GRANT IDEA

These grants put the power of positive change in the hands of the residents, so that the needs you see can be prioritized. Draw inspiration from the success you’ve seen elsewhere, and ask yourself, how can I bring this to my home, and improve the wellness of my community in a climate-focused way?
Tell us your grant idea and explain why it will lead to positive impact! Why will this project work for your development? What groups (senior, youth, students, etc.) are the focus of your project? Who do you envision being involved to support this idea? Include whether this is a physical or virtual project.*
Upload any photos or images that you would like to support your statement.

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IMPACTS

You can focus on physical improvements, social impacts, and/or ways your project will help existing organizations build upon their progress and help them connect to the community in new ways.
Get a little specific about how your project may impact your community and benefit the environment. Are there long term impacts and benefits to your community and if so, what are they?*

METHODOLOGY
APPROACH

Explain how you will bring your proposal to life. Who will be involved in this project (target audience, partner organizations) and how will it reach completion? Include the exact spaces, venues, or virtual platforms that you'll use.
Describe what you can achieve within the first few months of receiving the grant. What must you do to complete your entire project? *
Upload any photos or images that you would like to support your statement.

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PROJECT ITINERARY

Show how you will use the money you are awarded in the timeline you are given. Think about what materials or services you will need, how much they will cost, and how you will be organizing your time. Combining funds from this grant with other funding sources for your project is acceptable and encouraged.

If awarded the full $5,000 grant, please list how the funds will be used. Will your funds be used for food, garden materials, trainers/instructors, posters, etc.? Also list if you plan to use any outside funding (not covered by this grant) during this project. Please see the Grant Application Guidelines as you complete this section! *

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The Public Housing Community Fund will award most grants by check to the applicant's financial sponsor. Will you be able to or are you expecting to partner with a non-profit as fiscal sponsor?*

YesNoI must find a fiscal sponsorI plan to receive funds another way
If you replied "Yes" to the prompt above, what organization will you partner with? If you did not reply "Yes", please put N/A.*
PROJECT TEAM AND EXPERIENCE
Project Manager*
Name
Project Team*
Partners/Mentors*

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This grant program was built out of the 2021 NYCHA Sustainability Agenda. The purpose of these grants is to encourage a shift towards resident-focused, sustainability-conscious plans that improve NYCHA communities.
How does your project support this larger vision of change and the sustainability goals of NYCHA? How do you imagine its continuation after the grant period is over? *
By signing below, I/ We affirm and certify that all the information and answers to questions herein are complete, true and correct to the best of my/ our understanding, knowledge and beliefs. Additionally, all the documents submitted along with this application are genuine. *

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RESIDENT CLIMATE ACTION GRANTS APPLICATION

VISION

AREA OF INTERVENTION

GRANT IDEA

IMPACTS

METHODOLOGY

APPROACH

PROJECT ITINERARY

PROJECT TEAM AND EXPERIENCE

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