Anticipated deadlines have shifted, moving the next April application and RFP deadlines to 2027. You can now expect typical awards to start slightly higher, ranging from $15,000 to $25,000. Additionally, expect to receive a decision notification within one to three months after you submit your proposal.
Funder: New York Community Trust
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (First Tuesday, full application) | January 2027 (First Tuesday, full application) | April 2027 (First Tuesday, full application & RFP deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typical grants $15,000–$25,000; average grant ~$20,000; single-year funding; over $8 million awarded since inception.
Summary: Supports nonprofits advancing progressive social change, equity, and justice in Long Island through advocacy, organizing, and systems transformation.
Key Information: Only one application per organization per year; applicants must serve Nassau or Suffolk counties or have strong programs led by affected individuals there.