From ecological restoration projects to community-led environmental initiatives, we send resources where they matter most—supporting solutions that are both impactful and rooted in place.
Think Local. Act Local.
The Understory’s grant recipients are your grant recipients, as 100% of the dollars we raise are redeployed into communities throughout the region. Since 2020, we’ve deployed more than $10 million in support to programs and grantees in our bioregion
In 2025 and 2026, The Understory (then Partners for Climate Action) used donations like yours to:
Award $450,000 in Ecological Restoration Grants to 23 organizations across the Hudson Valley.
Fund 19 youth climate action projects in the region.
Offer general operating support to a variety of essential, local non-profit environmental organizations.
Launch the pilot of our new year-long grant and training program, Funding Futures.
Host our monthly Morning Coffee Series, featuring topics important to the resilience of the Hudson Valley.
Lead numerous meadow and forest ecology walks that inspire local action to restore our native landscapes.
HOW TO GIVE
Every contribution helps move funding directly to community-led projects and the people working to care for the Hudson Valley.
The Understory is a fiscally-sponsored project of The New World Foundation.
Checks can be made payable to The New World Foundation, designated in the memo for “The Understory” and sent to:
The Understory
111 Water St, Unit 25
Catskill, NY 12414
To discuss giving opportunities, please contact Bob Dandrew at bdandrew@theunderstory.org
We are grateful for your tax-deductible gift!
VOLUNTEER
The Understory relies on volunteers to help with tree plantings, pollinator gardening, community events, and more.
If you’ve been looking to build a deeper connection with the people and landscapes of the Hudson Valley, we’d love to have you involved. Share your contact info before and we’ll be in touch.