Made possible by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Environmental Benefit Project
Photo: Kofi and Tobias organized their Brooklyn neighbors to crowdfund $32,000 for Make the Block Bloom.
Eligible campaigns will be matched up to $5,000 for environmental justice & sustainability projects in New York City.
New York City has a rich history of neighbors organizing for environmental justice. We know that New Yorkers have great ideas for improving and protecting the local environment. With our partner NYSDEC, ioby is proud to match donations to neighborhood sustainability projects.
Step 2: Apply for this match program
Questions? Please email Matches@ioby.org
Recorded Webinars:
Crowdfunding for Environmental Justice:
A panel discussion with seven NYC community leaders.
Upcoming Webinars:
Get good done without being a nonprofit!
How to raise donations without making your own 501c3.
June 15th at 1pm
Crowdfunding for Climate Justice & Sustainability
July 21st at 1pm
Eligibility:
All NYC neighborhoods are invited to apply. Preference will be given to environmental justice communities, as designated by our partner NYSDEC.
This program requires an application that will be reviewed and approved by our partner, NYSDEC. If approved, donations to your ioby crowdfunding campaign will be matched while you crowdfund, up to $5,000 per organization.
Eligibility Details & Priority Areas
Projects may include:
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Air and water quality improvement/monitoring
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Storm recovery
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Environmental restoration
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Waste management
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Pollution prevention/reduction
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Environmental education/public awareness
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Energy efficiency
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Climate change preparedness
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Stormwater mitigation/green infrastructure
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Other great ideas!
Watch: Eligibility Explained
When you crowdfund with ioby you'll get access to our free resources and crowdfunding guidance, you'll be paired with a one-on-one ioby coach to help set you up for success, we offer fiscal sponsorship to groups who are not a 501c3, and our fees are very low because we are a nonprofit. If your project is not eligible for this match program, you may still be eligible to fundraise on ioby without matching funds.
ioby NYC Environmental Justice & Sustainability Match Program Participants:
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Your ioby page here!
Start your own ioby crowdfunding campaign to be featured here! Donations are matched if your project is eligible for this ioby program.
NEEDS: $5,000 of 5,000 -
Compost & Food Waste Reduction Bike Tour and Zero-Waste BBQ
Bicycle Tour to experience food scrap drop-off locations across NYC, and connect with civically-minded participants to spread knowledge, learning, and plans-for-action.
NEEDS: $438 of 2,538 -
Cada Paso Camp—¡Palante!
Cada Paso Summer Camp: Air, Water, Climate and Health Justice in East Harlem
FREE FUN for the whole FAMILY
NEEDS: $1,352 of 10,152 -
Environmental Education at Mill Brook Garden
Be a part of providing environmental education content for members of the Mill Brook Houses Community. Teach the generation the importance of water conservation and energy conservation.
NEEDS: $7,000 of 7,000 -
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Healthy Soil Builds Strong Communities
Help BUGS middle school students expand the composting, waste reduction, and food growing projects that contribute to healthy and sustainable communities.
NEEDS: $0 of 10,152 + Volunteers -
Monarch Festival
Help fund the first annual Monarch Festival, hosted by the NYC Pollinator Working Group in partnership with Brooklyn Bridge Park on October 1st, 2022.
NEEDS: $5,076 of 5,076 -
City Hall Park Conservancy Inaugural Projects
Help us grow! City Hall Park Conservancy's mission is to enhance and re-envision City Hall Park as a community asset and New York City-wide symbol.
NEEDS: $4,700 of 25,000 + Volunteers -
Friends of 4: BX Pet's Day at the Park
A fun-filled day at the park to celebrate our pets and their families! This event is chock-full of games, prizes, freebies, pet wellness information, and so much more!
NEEDS: $2,897 of 10,152 + Volunteers -
Father Fagan Park 2022 Flower Fund
When public parks thrive, neighborhoods thrive. FFP needs the community's support to remain a green, clean, and flowering oasis for residents and visitors to enjoy.
NEEDS: $13,535 of 32,870 + Volunteers -
17 Trees, To Be Precise (PART 2)
A children's book about street tree stewardship, inspired by a true NYC event. The book offers a starting point to speak with kids about the value of community engagement - beginning with YOU!
NEEDS: $0 of 14,337 + Volunteers -
Teen Climate Justice Program!
Support NYC teens engaging with climate justice and grassroots organizing through citizen science, political education, art-ivism, mutual aid, and more!
NEEDS: $8,672 of 10,152 + Volunteers
