The NYC Green Fund Crowdfunding Challenge matches donations to projects that improve or maintain NYC’s green spaces and build community through these efforts.

Check out this webinar for everything you need to know about
raising money through the NYC Green Fund Crowdfunding Challenge.
 

Up to $3,000 in donations are matched for ioby campaigns that benefit your local park, community garden, green street or street tree.

click here to learn more and fill out an application

Questions about the eligibility terms or the application? Reach the Partnerships for Parks grants team at: NYCGreenFund@cityparksfoundation.org

 

When you crowdfund with an ioby match program, you'll get:

  • While you crowdfund, donations will be doubled instantly.
    (Up to $500 per donation and $3,000 per organization.)

  • Our free resources and guidance for how to crowdfund.

  • A one-on-one ioby crowdfunding coach to teach you how to successfully raise donations.

  • We offer fiscal sponsorship to groups that are not a 501c3.  

  • Our fees are very low because we are a nonprofit.

  • Questions about crowdfunding with ioby? Email Matches@ioby.org

 

2023 Participants:

 

  • ASPCA at BXPets Day

    2nd Annual BXPets Day

    Tails will be wagging in Franz Sigel Park as Friends of 4 Parks hosts its 2nd annual BXPets Day. Join us for a FREE afternoon of games, exploration, information, and so much more! 

    NEEDS: $0 of 5,155 + Volunteers

About ioby

ioby is a nonprofit crowdfunding platform, and so much more. 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. Our crowdfunding platform helps connect local leaders (like you!) with the training and support they need to crowdfund tax-deductible donations in their communities for projects that make our neighborhoods healthier, greener, more livable, and more fun. Learn more.
 

This program is made possible by the generous support of City Parks Foundation.

City Parks Foundation (CPF) manages the day-to-day administration of the NYC Green Fund, with Partnerships for Parks (PfP) managing grassroots support. The NYC Green Fund is governed by a steering committee of funders. Learn more.