Elise Kanda

NYC Soil & Water Conservation District is dedicated to promoting sustainable land and water management practices within New York City. The organization focuses on conservation efforts that protect natural resources and enhance environmental health. Established to serve the urban landscape, the district engages with local communities to educate them on soil and water conservation strategies. Their initiatives aim to foster a greater understanding of the importance of preserving these vital resources for future generations. Generated from the website

Fund for the City of New York was established by Ford Foundation in 1968 with the mandate to improve the quality of life for all New Yorkers, and is headquartered in New York City. It works in partnership with government agencies, nonprofit institutions and foundations to develop and implement innovations in policy, programs, practices and technology in order to advance the functioning of government and nonprofit organizations in New York City and beyond. It adapts, applies and assesses ways to enable government and nonprofit agencies to achieve excellence through its core programs of bridge loans, grants, incubation, management and technology assistance. It also works through its four strategic initiatives, Center on Municipal Government Performance, Youth Development Institute, Center for Internet Innovation and Center for Nonprofit Enterprise Solutions.