Community Garden Activation Program

Due to COVID-19, all public events have been cancelled until further notice.

Our community grant program is currently on hold due to COVID-19. Join our e-mail list for updates and read our current COVID-19 policy here. Questions? Please email [email protected]

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Please read the following frequently asked questions before applying:

I don’t need any additional support just a location to hold my event.
Excellent! All you need to do is reserve a garden, under Use a Garden. Once you have reserved a garden, you will still need to receive garden group approval.

What kind of event can I hold in a community garden?
Music performances, poetry readings, lectures, movie nights, puppet shows, fitness classes, dance performances, cooking classes, etc.

I am not a member of the garden, can I still apply?
Yes, however garden group approval is required before holding an event in their space. We recommend you go to a garden meeting prior to applying to meet with the gardeners and talk about the event you would like to hold in the garden.

How can I use the grant?
Grants can be used to support the creation or execution of your publicly accessible events in NYRP gardens. Types of uses might include: materials, talent, or fitness instructors.  This money can not be used for food, beverages, or equipment. Please note that if you are selected to receive a grant, receipt of funds is contingent upon an agreement of terms to be sent with acceptance notification.

Do I need to apply for both equipment and money from the grant program?
No! You don’t need to apply for both parts of the program. If all you need for your event is to borrow NYRP equipment, great! If you just need to apply for funding, that’s also great. You can also apply for both equipment and funding. Equipment is loaned based on availability and comfort properly using the equipment selected.

Is there a deadline for the grant program?
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

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Additional information:

• Please allow up to four weeks for review and approval of your application.
• Applications of just equipment, dependent on availability may have a shorter turn around.
• While there is no deadline during the season, ALL grant applications for events in September and October MUST be submitted in August.

Resources:

• NYPD Sound Permit
• Sanitation
• Movie Licenses