The County of Rockland has established the Rockland Resilient Recreation Grant Program, with ARPA funds, to reduce health inequities in the county by developing and enhancing public urban green spaces in communities that were disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Donor Name: County of Rockland
State: New York
County: Rockland County (NY)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): Ongoing
Grant Size: $200,000.00
Details:
This reimbursement grant will provide funding to municipalities and non-profits to partner on projects of equity-focused investments in public urban green spaces to improve the built environment and foster equitable health outcomes for all residents of the county. The Rockland Resilient Recreation Grant Program will foster coordination between municipalities and nonprofit organizations and maximize the potential of these equity-focused investments in public urban green spaces.
Funding Information
- Total Program Funding: $5,000,000.00
- Award Ceiling: $200,000.00
- Award Floor: $5,000.00
Eligibility Criteria
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excludes institutions of higher education)
- Additional Eligibility Information
- Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicants must have the ability to receive federal awards
- Must be an organization currently operating in the County of Rockland that has been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
- Must be an operating organization in the County of Rockland since January 1, 2020
- Must be in good standing with Local, State, and Federal, taxation and license requirements
- Must disclose any other COVID-19 related funding grants
- Eligibility Requirements:
Eligible projects include but are not limited to:
- Community Gardens
- Community Beautification Projects
- Urban Farms
- Playgrounds (must be ADA Compliant)
Eligible expenses include but are not limited to:
- Gardening Supplies
- Landscaping Supplies
- Landscaping Services
- Tools
- Playground Equipment
For more information, visit County of Rockland.