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Community Grants (NYC Office of Environmental Remediation - OER) is sponsored by NYC Office of Environmental Remediation (OER). OER makes pre-development grants to community-based organizations (CBOs) in NYC that seek to redevelop vacant or underutilized property in their communities.
Grants can be used for activities that advance a project towards construction, such as designing community space, conducting site assessments, or outreach for capital campaigns.
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Office of Environmental Remediation 311 Search all NYC. gov websites Select BIG Grants Community Grants Free Phase II Studies Jumpstart OER makes pre-development grants to community based organizations (CBOs) that seek to redevelop vacant or underutilized property in their communities.
Pre-development grants are available to CBOs with a plan to develop a project on a vacant or underutilized site and study the area around it, which OER will recognize as a community brownfield planning area.
CBOs must meet the following criteria to qualify for a Community Grant: A clear path to site control Identification of a geographic area with one or more vacant or underutilized sites A community based organization with an established community vision and development capacity Some evidence the development site is environmentally impaired A demonstration of community support for the future use of the property There are two types of Community Grants: a Community Technical Assistance Grant of $10,000 and a Community Planning Grant of $25,000.
Community based organizations can use grant funds for a wide range of activities that advance a project towards construction. Prior grantees have used the funds to design community space at an affordable housing development, analyze a passive house design, conduct a Phase ll site assessment, and to conduct outreach for a capital campaign for a new building.
Community Grants can be paid upfront to a CBO which wishes to engage its own contractor or to procure specific services from an OER contractor. With these grants, OER seeks to expand community planning into new areas of the city. Community-based organizations can download a Community Grant application form .
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Community-based organizations (CBOs) in NYC with a plan to develop a project on a vacant or underutilized site, a clear path to site control, identification of a geographic area with environmentally impaired sites, an established community vision, and demonstration of community support. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $10,000 (Technical Assistance) or $25,000 (Planning) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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