Members of the community are invited to get involved with improving and enhancing our greenspace and parks through the Sandy Springs Conservancy’s Micro Projects program. Project proposals are welcome and grants are available!
The grant program considers projects that can be completed within a year and cost under $5,000. Volunteer groups from businesses, congregations, schools, scouts or other groups of citizens are welcome to submit project proposals and apply for grants.
Micro Project grant winners are expected to provide the volunteer manpower to plan the project, secure the supplies and implement the proposed project. Scout projects are encouraged to seek donations of supplies and/or raise funds that may be matched by a Micro Project grant.
SSC may be able to assist grant winners in coordinating with the property owners if necessary, usually a governmental agency, school or church, to give the group permission for the project.
Projects are selected based on the number of individuals to benefit from the completed project, the length of time to complete the project and the assessment of the feasibility of timely implementation.
Individuals and community groups interested in applying for Micro Project grants please submit an application with project details and email it to info@sandyspringsconservancy.org.
Sandy Springs Conservancy Micro Project Grant Application
Library Garden Information Kiosk:
In 2023 Christopher Kartsonas designed and built an information kioski at the Sandy Springs Library Reading Garden as his Eagle Scout project. His father and troop members helped with the construction while SSC provided a micro project grant for some of the materials and coordinated the project with library officials
Boy Scouts Micro Project at Lost Corner Preserve
Lost Corner Micro Project:
An heirloom fruit orchard at Lost Corner Preserve led by Boy Scout Troop 379 with help from Mayor Rusty Paul, a member of Friends of Lost Corner, and SSC Board Members.
Bluff Trail Micro Project:
Benches, signage stands, and railings were added to Bluff Trail at Morgan Falls Overlook Park led by a local Boy Scout Troop. The benches were made with salvaged wood.
