In the three years since the grant launched, recipients have planned programs like community gardens and tree planting at their campuses. Applications will close March 23.

To help the New York City Housing Authority to get more green, organizations are joining forces to give “green” to residents interested in leading sustainability efforts.

The New York Climate Exchange and the Public Housing Community Fund announced on Tuesday that they’re accepting applications to fund resident-led community projects that promote a healthy environment.

The Resident Climate Action program, sponsored by the renewable energy company Rise Light and Power, offers up to $5,000 for selected projects. In the three years since the grant was launched, recipients have planned programs like community gardens and tree planting at their campuses, according to a press release.

“Residents know their community best, and their ideas are critical to building a healthier, more sustainable New York City,” Vicki Cerullo, the director of urban engagement at The New York Climate Exchange, said in a statement. “We look forward to surfacing bold ideas through this challenge and leveraging the power of our Exchange partner network to support impactful climate action, with the potential to scale.”

There will be two virtual sessions held over Zoom on Feb. 25 and March 13 for tenants interested in more information about the grant, including how to craft a strong submission. Applications will close March 23, and will be accepted on a rolling basis.

A celebration for the awardees will take place on April 19 on Governors Island.

“We are proud to continue this initiative alongside The New York Climate Exchange and NYCHA, and we look forward to seeing the innovative projects that will emerge from this year’s grantees,” said Alex Zablocki, the executive director of the Public Housing Community Fund.

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