Small Change Grant Application

The Small Change Grant Program supports community-led park improvements that strengthen stewardship and help neighbors shape and care for their local greenspaces. This application is due by July 17, 2026 at 11:59pm to be considered for the 2026 grant cycle.

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Park Name*
Name of Friends of the Park Group/Applicant Organization*
Name of Person Submitting the Application*
First Last
Email of Person Submitting the Application*
Phone Number of the Person Submitting the Application*
Park Location*
Please select the jurisdiction of your park.
Requested Grant Amount*
Enter the amount you are requesting from Park Pride for this project. If you are eligible for a non-matching grant this may equal the total project budget.
Will your project include matching support such as volunteered time, donated goods/services, or raised funds in addition to the Park Pride grant?*
Some projects require a match, while others do not. Park Pride staff will confirm requirements during the review process. All applicants are encouraged to consider how the community might support their grant. Selecting 'YES' provides opportunity to calculate your contributions.
- YES
- NO
Community Match Commitment
Match: Monetary Support
Enter the amount of money you plan to use to match this grant. This may include contributions from public sources, fiscal account funds, or other community-raised cash sources.
Match: Donated Goods & Services
Enter the total value of any donated goods or services (example: estimated cost of donated plants).
Match: Total Volunteer Hours Quantity
Enter the quantity of volunteer hours you expect to utilize for this project (example: 5 volunteers x 3 hours each = 15 total volunteer hours). The quantity of volunteer hours you enter will automatically be multiplied by $36.14 which is the current estimated national value of each volunteer hour.
Price: $36.14
Total Project Budget
This is auto-calculated based on your inputs above. It should represent the full cost of your project, including Park Pride grant funds requested and any other sources of support.
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Match Commitment
Briefly describe the sources of your matching support (cash, donated goods/services, and volunteer time) and indicate whether these contributions are already secured or still being raised. If fundraising is planned, provide a short summary of your strategy and timeline.
Project Information
Project Description*
Tell us about your project and what you plan to do. Please include: where the work will happen, what will be installed or improved, and who will be involved.
Community Benefit*
How will this project benefit the park or surrounding community?
Community Engagement*
Will this project help you engage new volunteers, partners, or park users? If yes, how?
Project Timeline*
When do you expect this project to begin and be completed? Feel free to list any key dates or phases.
Maintenance*
Describe what maintenance will be necessary after the project is complete and who will help maintain it.
Quotes or Cost Estimates
Upload any vendor quotes, pricing information, or estimates that support your budget.
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Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, xls, xlsx, Max. file size: 50 MB.
Before Photos
Please upload "before" photos of your project area. In your final report, you will be asked to take "after" photos from the same view/perspective.
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Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.
Park Permitting & Design Review Materials
Please upload materials you plan to present during the July 23 Park Permitting & Design and Review meeting. We recommend preparing an exhibit/map/marked photo of the project area within the park, a list of any materials and/or plant species you plan on introducing as well as conceptual designs for elements such as signage or site furnishings.
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Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, ppt, Max. file size: 50 MB.
Do you already have a Letter of Support from the Park Department?*
This is required for grant funding.
- YES, I can upload it now.
- NOT YET, but I understand Park Pride will need a copy before an award can be made.
Land Owner Letter of Support
Please upload your letter of support from your Park Department here.
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Accepted file types: pdf, jpg, docx, doc, Max. file size: 50 MB.
Community Letters of Support
Recommended letters include (but are not limited to) your Friends of the Park group, local neighborhood associations, NPU (Atlanta), City Council Representative (Atlanta), and County Commissioner (DeKalb).
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Accepted file types: pdf, jpg, docx, doc, Max. file size: 50 MB.
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Total Project Budget (old)
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Requested Grant Amount (old)
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Application Budget Form*
Accepted file types: xls, pdf, xlsx, Max. file size: 50 MB.

Fill in an itemized budget sheet and upload it. You can download a template for an application budget sheet here: https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2026-Application-Budget.xlsx
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Land Owner Letter of Support
Please upload your letter of support from your Park Department here.
Accepted file types: doc, pdf, docx, Max. file size: 50 MB.

Community Match Commitment

Project Information