BrooklynCommunityFoundation

Gowanus

Citizen Schools

Description:
Renewal grant to support out of school time programming for 133 youth in middle school. Program includes 4 components: academic support, apprenticeships led by volunteer Citizen Teachers, trips to cultural institutions, and college to career exploration.
Grant Amount: $20,000
Neighborhoods Served: Clinton Hill
Neighborhoods Served: Cobble Hill
Neighborhoods Served: Gowanus
Population Served: Youth
Ages Served: Middle School Students

New Partners For Community Revitalization Inc

Description:
Support for NPCR
Grant Amount: $25,000
Neighborhoods Served: Gowanus
Neighborhoods Served: Greenpoint
Neighborhoods Served: Sunset Park
Population Served:
Ages Served: All Ages

Manhattan New Music Project

Description:
Arts in ed / professional development programs serving special needs students in 5 District 75 Bklyn schools. Thru teacher trainings and in-school support, MNMP helps teachers use the arts as a way to improve students' academic & socialization skills.
Grant Amount: $10,000
Neighborhoods Served: Borough Park
Neighborhoods Served: Coney Island
Neighborhoods Served: Gowanus
Population Served:
Ages Served: Elementary School Students
Ages Served: Middle School Students
Ages Served: High School Students

Fifth Avenue Committee

Description:
4-year funding for FAC's community development/affordable housing activities in South Brooklyn and beyond. Funds provide support for staff, housing management, planning and capital improvements at the FAC Center to facilitate program expansion.
Grant Amount: $450,000
Neighborhoods Served: Downtown
Neighborhoods Served: Gowanus
Neighborhoods Served: Red Hook
Population Served:
Ages Served: All Ages

Added Value

Description:
Operating grant to support the growth of a new generation of young leaders, to expand the Youth Empowerment Program and to pilot new projects in the Farm-Based Learning Program which will ultimately serve 1,500 children in 2010.
Grant Amount: $35,000
Neighborhoods Served: Carroll Gardens
Neighborhoods Served: Gowanus
Neighborhoods Served: Red Hook
Population Served:
Ages Served: All Ages

826NYC

Description:
Support for 826NYC's free one-on-one After-School Tutoring provides students with individualized attention for homework and other projects. This program helps students earn better grades, boost their confidence and become engaged learners.
Grant Amount: $10,000
Neighborhoods Served: Gowanus
Neighborhoods Served: Park Slope
Neighborhoods Served: Williamsburg
Population Served:
Ages Served: Children (5-12)
Ages Served: Youth (12-18)