Know a local organization working to make Richmond a greener city? Applications open Monday, July 15 to be part of the second cohort of the Neighborhood Climate Resilience Grant Program.

The city began the program last year as a way to support local groups that are on the front lines of fighting climate change. In the first cycle, it distributed funds to 17 organizations, including Capital Region Land Conservancy, Storefront for Community Design, Richmond Tree Stewards, and Southside ReLeaf.

Have a worthy organization in mind? Here are the eligibility requirements:

Must be Richmond-based organization or small business
Provide services in the areas of equitable climate action, change, and resilience
Show a connection between their work and the Climate Equity Action Plan

Groups can use funds in a variety of ways, including job and workforce training, building green spaces and recreational facilities, conducting neighborhood cleanups, and supporting food banks, just to name a few possibilities.

Recipients will be able to receive up to $50,000.

If you're filling out the application, be ready to discuss (among other things):

The community you serve
The amount of funds you're asking for and how they'll be used
The date your resilience solution will be implemented or completed

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.