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Greening America's Cities Initiative is sponsored by Bezos Earth Fund. The Greening America's Cities initiative aims to create green spaces that provide shade from heat, space for families and friends, and access to nature in urban neighborhoods across the United States. This includes transforming neglected 'gray' or unused spaces into vibrant, living landscapes.
The initiative supports community-led urban greening projects, including community gardens, food forests, park restoration, and workforce development in urban forestry and agriculture.
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youtube. com/c/BezosEarthFund) # Greening America’s Cities The Bezos Earth Fund believes that people and communities can live in a city and still have green spaces. The Greening America’s Cities initiative is a commitment to do just that – create green spaces that provide shade from heat, space for families and friends, and access to nature, in urban neighborhoods all across the United States.
(Photo credit: iStock / vm) ## Why Access to Urban Green Spaces Matters for Every American Community Green spaces such as parks, community gardens, nature trails, and tree canopies along city blocks are vital to the health and well-being of all Americans.
These spaces not only serve as beautiful havens in a bustling city, but play a role in climate resilience for all communities by creating shade and areas to cool off as extreme weather events and record-breaking temperatures become more frequent. Whether it's a shaded retreat, a gathering place for families, or a tree-lined path on the daily commute, access to nature in urban environments matters.
That's the driving force behind Greening America's Cities — a $400 million goal to transform neglected "gray" or unused spaces across cities into vibrant, living landscapes that communities can connect with every day. Working side-by-side with communities, Greening America Cities is breathing new life into forgotten corners of cities and creating urban green spaces that residents are proud to call their own.
## Where Greening America's Cities Is Making an Impact Starting in 2023, so far Greening America’s Cities has supported projects in: Albuquerque, New Mexico, Allentown, Pennsylvania, Atlanta, Georgia, Cleveland, Ohio, Chicago, Illinois, Indianapolis, Indiana, Little Rock, Arkansas, Los Angeles, California, Salt Lake City, Utah, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Wilmington, Delaware.
Each project is shaped by the priorities and needs of local communities and championed by local government. These spaces have and will become vibrant, enduring places where residents can gather, connect, and take pride in their neighborhoods. Our work demonstrates how philanthropy, local communities, and public- and private-sector partners can collaborate to drive urban revitalization.
By aligning investments from local, state, and federal governments, these partnerships are creating greener, healthier, and more resilient cities for generations to come.
_Find out more about Greening America’s Cities:_ * _Bezos Earth Fund Announces $400 Million for Greening in Underserved Urban U.S. Communities_ * _From New Parks to Restored Urban Wildlife Habitats – Bezos Earth Fund Announces New $100 Million Investment to Turn Underused Urban Land into Green Spaces Across Eight U.S. Cities_ ## Greening America's Cities Interest Form ### Interested in Participating? Please include acres and cost.
While we do not accept unsolicited proposals, this is a growing and evolving program and we are excited to learn about new opportunities. Urban communities are encouraged to express interest through our website. Submitting an interest form does not constitute a proposal or application of funding.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local governments and community-based organizations. Projects are shaped by the priorities and needs of local communities. Currently supporting projects in Albuquerque, Allentown, Atlanta, Cleveland, Chicago, Indianapolis, Little Rock, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Sioux Falls, and Wilmington. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $400 million goal (total initiative); $150M granted to date. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Greening America's Cities Initiative is funded by Bezos Earth Fund. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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