Collaborative Funds & Special Initiatives
The New York Community Trust's Collaborative Funds & Special Initiatives program supports science and research projects that address urgent regional issues through collective funding in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester.
Funder: New York Community Trust
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Long Island Sound Stewardship Fund proposal submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $400,000 available for grants in 2027; typical awards vary by initiative and fund.
Summary: Strategic, pooled funding to support nonprofits addressing urgent issues and under-resourced communities in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; deadlines and details are subject to change.
Description
The Collaborative Funds & Special Initiatives program at the New York Community Trust brings together multiple funders to pool resources and make strategic grants that address urgent issues, elevate historically under-resourced populations, and respond to emerging needs in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester. Through a diverse portfolio of collaborative funds—including the Long Island Sound Stewardship Fund, Long Island Unity Fund, Racial Equity Initiative, GoVoteNYC, and others—the initiative supports projects in areas such as environmental conservation, racial equity, immigrant support, civic engagement, homelessness, arts, and workforce development. Each collaborative fund targets specific challenges, empowering nonprofits to deliver greater impact through coordinated, collective action. The program is open to forming new collaborative funds and welcomes proposals from organizations seeking to address pressing regional needs.
