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.

Enrollment is now closed for the 2022 program.

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.

Talk to us about your crowdfunding goal

Watch: Crowdfunding for Environmental Justice:
A panel discussion with seven NYC community leaders.

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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:

Air and water quality improvement/monitoring
Storm recovery
Environmental restoration
Waste management
Pollution prevention/reduction
Environmental education/public awareness
Energy efficiency
Climate change preparedness
Stormwater mitigation/green infrastructure
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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Grove Street Rejuvenation Project

The Grove Street Garden has been a hotspot for community activity since it was founded in 1982, but today it is in need of renovations and community reactivation.

NEEDS: $0 of 630
Nurture BK Compost 2022 Sustainability & Equipment Improvements

Nurture BK Compost, a neighborhood food scrap collection and sustainability group, is raising funds to purchase new equipment to expand and sustain long-term operations in Flatbush.

NEEDS: $0 of 5,076 + Volunteers
Mapes Avenue Garden ReBuild

Come join in us as we rebuild all our vegetable beds and install a compost system. Your support covers purchasing lumber, soil, plants, garden equipment and funding community workshops.

NEEDS: $0 of 3,324 + Volunteers
The Bronx is Blooming’s GREEN PLACE in The Bronx

Our mission is to grow and support a culture of environmental stewardship in the Bronx, helping local residents become drivers of change and protectors of the borough’s natural resources.

NEEDS: $0 of 9,325
Let's build a healthier, greener Brownsville

Let's empower students & families in central Brooklyn's food deserts to beautify, compost, build edible gardens & healthy places & joyful farm stands to turn gray into green

NEEDS: $0 of 10,146 + Volunteers
Restoring Biodiversity in Highland Park and Success Garden

NYC H2O will collaborate with community members in Cypress Hills and East New York to restore biodiversity at the Ridgewood Reservoir in Highland Park and at Success Garden to support flourishing ecosystems.

NEEDS: $0 of 11,000 + Volunteers
Phoenix Community Garden Youth Program in Partnership with Richard Beavers Gallery

Ocean Hill youth will participate in a paid internship program where they will build leadership skills while learning how to harvest, cultivate and cook in the beautiful Phoenix Community Garden!

NEEDS: $0 of 13,796
Charging Garden Spaces!

Gardens provide calm, healthy spaces - adding solar power cell charging stations will help keep the community safer during blackouts!

NEEDS: $0 of 5,800
Environmental Mobility: Accessible Bicycles for Children and Adults with Disabilities.

Handmade custom bicycles tailored to fit individuals with specific needs. Providing the balance between the growing need for mobility and the requirements of health and the environment.

NEEDS: $0 of 620 + Volunteers
Mrs. Cilmi Pollinator Garden in Crocheron Park.

Working to improve Our Park and bring the community together.

NEEDS: $0 of 770 + Volunteers
Leave It Better Kids Garden!

We're going to heal the soil in our garden this Summer!

NEEDS: $0 of 10,152 + Volunteers
Inner City Green Team "One Stop Drop" Recycling & Eco Education Center

Creating community and encouraging a more sustainable lifestyle through environmental education and equitable recycling opportunities at NYCHA.

NEEDS: $0 of 9,415

Learn More

Read our frequently asked questions about ioby match programs.

Completely new to ioby crowdfunding? Get answers to your questions at ioby 101.

Still have questions? Send an email to our ioby Match Programs Director: Miriam@ioby.org

About ioby

ioby stands for “in our backyards,” but it also stands for taking care of each other, for civic participation, and for trusting neighbors to know what’s best for the neighborhood. Neighbors nationwide have raised over $13 million in citizen philanthropy on ioby for projects that make their communities healthier, greener, safer, and more livable. When you post a project on ioby you can collect tax-deductible donations, find new donors and volunteers, and receive one-on-one fundraising coaching.

This program is made possible by a partnership between ioby and NYS Department of Environmental Conservation for the implementation of an Environmental Benefit Project.