Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Bee U NYC
\nLegal Name (if Different): Bee U Inc
\nAlso Known As:
\nMailing Address: 160 Tompkins Ave #40989
\nCity: Staten Island
\nState: New York
\nPostal Code: 10304
\nMain Phone: 3476422709
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: https:\/\/beeunyc.org\/
\nEmployer ID Number: EIN: 88-1156617
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501(c)3 Non-Profit<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 03\/18\/2026
\nRequested Amount: 8,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Urban Beekeeping Fellowship
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
Bee U NYC\u2019s Urban Beekeeping Fellowship is a paid summer fellowship for young people ages 16 to 24 that combines hands-on beekeeping, environmental education, leadership development, and workforce readiness. The program runs for three months and is designed to introduce participants to the green economy through an engaging, place-based learning experience rooted in community and environmental stewardship. Using honey bees as a gateway, Fellows explore the connections between pollinators, food systems, biodiversity, climate, and environmental justice while building practical skills and confidence.<\/p>\n
Throughout the Fellowship, participants take part in several core program components. The first is hands-on beekeeping education, where Fellows learn how to work safely around bees, conduct hive inspections, identify hive components, understand colony behavior, and support seasonal hive management. The second is environmental education, which helps Fellows connect beekeeping to larger issues such as sustainability, urban ecosystems, and the environmental challenges facing New York City communities. The third component is leadership development, where Fellows build communication, teamwork, and public speaking skills through group discussions, presentations, and collaborative learning. The fourth is workforce readiness, which includes exposure to green careers, a Green Jobs Panel, and conversations about next steps through Bee U NYC\u2019s Green Jobs Pipeline.<\/p>\n
In addition to weekly sessions, Fellows participate in field trips, partner-led experiences, and Environmental Action Projects that deepen their understanding of local environmental issues and community-based solutions. The Fellowship also includes asynchronous learning, such as short educational videos and quizzes, to reinforce core beekeeping knowledge outside of in-person sessions.<\/p>\n
The program concludes with a graduation ceremony, where Fellows celebrate their accomplishments, demonstrate what they have learned, and are recognized for completing the program. For many participants, the Urban Beekeeping Fellowship is their first paid program and first direct exposure to green career pathways, making it an important entry point into continued leadership, learning, and employment opportunities with Bee U NYC.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: 147,488<\/p>\n
Other Funding
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