Submissions have shifted from a rolling basis to three fixed annual deadlines, with the first falling on August 4, 2026. Keep in mind that you may now only submit one proposal per calendar year, and the maximum narrative length has been reduced from 10 pages to 5 pages. Additionally, the 5% overhead cap now explicitly applies to hospitals and academic medical centers alongside universities.
Funder: New York Community Trust
Due Dates: January 5, 2027 | April 6, 2027 | August 4, 2026
Funding Amounts: Typical grants range from $15,000 to $25,000; annual competitive pool is part of ~$50M distributed by the Trust.
Summary: Supports innovative and impactful projects by Long Island nonprofits aligned with the Trust’s funding priorities.
Key Information: One proposal per calendar year; strict board and fiscal requirements; overhead for universities/hospitals capped at 5%.