NOTE ABOUT FILLING OUT THIS APPLICATION:
Unfortunately you cannot "save drafts" of this online application. We recommend that you work on writing the answers to these questions before filling out and submitting this application online. Note that ALL questions are required, unless "optional" note appears.
DEADLINE
Applications must be submitted online by Monday, April 9, 2018 at 11:59 pm. Applicants will be notified about whether they have been accepted into the Fellowship by Friday, April 20, 2018. If you are accepted, you must attend or have a colleague attend our first session which will be held on Monday, April 30, 2018 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at 100 Gold St., New York, NY.
If you have any questions regarding this application or the Partnerships Academy Fellowship, please contact Leah Worrell at (212) 602-5346 or lworrell@cityparksfoundation.org.
WHO CAN APPLY?
Community groups with projects taking place on NYC Parks property throughout the five boroughs are eligible to apply.
Priority is given to
-Park-focused community groups who have a long-term commitment to their local park(s).
-Groups that have small budgets, limited resources, and are staffed by volunteers.
-Groups that are embarking on new projects or expanding existing projects.
-Groups and projects devoted to neighborhood parks and street trees that are not supported by other resources (such as large conservancies).
-Groups that have a strong history of collaborative work with Partnerships for Parks, NYC Parks, and/ or City Parks Foundation.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Those admitted into the Partnerships Academy Fellowship will be expected to
-Develop a document with your goals and plan of action, and be willing to update your progress.
-Be willing to work with Partnerships for Parks to edit projects as necessary so they are both attainable and challenging. (Partnerships for Parks will be evaluating your projects for feasibility and may not be able to support every project as it’s proposed.)
-Attendance at most of the in-person Fellowship Sessions (at least 4 out of 5). Sessions will be held in Manhattan at either the Arsenal Building at 830 Fifth Ave. or at 100 Gold St Sessions will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, dates TBD.
-Support other Fellowship participants with their projects, and be willing to ask for support.
-Participate in mid- and post- project and Fellowship evaluations.
Participants who successfully complete the program will receive a Completion Certificate, and will be honored at our 2018 Community Connections event.
