Roosevelt Island 2019 Public Purpose Grants Community Review Process May 28 Thru 30 Announced By RIOC Today - Up To $150 Thousand Available To 10 Local Non Profit Groups, Public Invited To Attend And Ask Questions

The Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) announced this afternoon that the Public Purpose Grant Community review process will start tonight thru Thursday May 30

The RIOC announcement advised:

Please be advised that public sessions of the 2019 Public Purpose Grant Community Review Process for applicant proposed programs and projects will be conducted at the Good Shepherd Community Center, 543 Main Street, beginning this evening, Tuesday, May 28th at 7 PM, and continuing on Wednesday, May 29th and Thursday, May 30th.

The presentations are open to the public and will be an opportunity to learn more about the programs and projects from community groups who are seeking funding. At the conclusion of each presentation, time will be reserved for questions and answers by public attendees and members of the Roosevelt Island Resident Association’s Public Purpose Grant Committee.

Presentation Schedule:

Tue., May 28, 2019

7:00 - 7:15 PM: PS/IS 217

7:15 - 7:30 PM: Open Space Institute

7:30 - 7:45 PM: Life Frames

7:45 - 8:00 PM: RI Disabled Association

8:00 - 8:15 PM: Island Kids


Wed., May 29, 2019

7:00 - 7:15 PM: Carter Burden Network

7:15 - 7:30 PM: RI Historical Society

7:30 - 7:45 PM: RIVAA

7:45 - 8:00 PM: Wildlife Freedom Foundation

8:00 - 8:15 PM: Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance

For more information, please call 212-832-4540. General concerns about grant funds and applicants should be directed to muneshwar.jagdharry@rioc.ny.gov, with a copy to David Evans, evansde23@hotmail.com.

RIOC Chief Financial Officer John O'Reilly adds:

There is $150,000 in Grants available for distribution this year. That amount does not included “in-kind” grants, RIOC land/space used for no charge by the non-profits during the year, such as the Cultural Center, Octagon Tennis courts, Youth Center, Garden Club, etc.

According to RIOC:

Public Purpose Grants first became available after the construction of Manhattan Park in 1989, when New York State allowed the fund to be established in lieu of the developers paying sales tax on construction materials. The RIOC Board of Directors approves the allocation of these funds yearly based upon the recommendation of the Roosevelt Island Residents Association (RIRA). Not-for-profit community organizations are welcome to apply for a Public Purpose Grant by following the application process below.

Public Purpose Grants should be allocated to benefit Roosevelt Island residents, enhancing their quality of life through education, artistic and cultural enrichment, improved health, or a better environment....

More info on Public Purpose Grants available at RIOC web site and prior post.