2010 Seed Grant Program
Friends of the Parks established its Seed Grant Program in 2003 to provide resources to volunteer led projects in Chicago parks and forest preserves. The Seed Grant Program is designed to build stronger communities, develop alliances and foster a sense of care for parks. Through this program, park advisory councils can apply for small grants to support local park projects to green parks, provide children’s programs and activities, offer free special events and sponsor innovative cultural programs.
In 2009, Friends of the Parks awarded small “Seed Grants” to park advisory councils, adopt-a-park groups and community partners. This program provided $15,000 toward group projects to beautify parks and build playgrounds, promote stewardship within our nature areas, host family outings, purchase field house equipment, introduce innovative programs to children and adults, offer arts and culture and promote park programming.
In 2010 Friends of the Parks will award $10,000 to park advisory councils, adopt-a-park groups and community partners. To apply, download the 2010 Seed Grant Application. Completed Seed Grant Applications are due to Friends of the Parks no later than Friday, February 12, 2010 5:00p.m. Awards will be announced in spring 2010.
