[New York Community Trust](https://thenytrust.org)

December 31, 2026

Typical awards range from $10,000 to $100,000 per year; about $50 million is distributed annually across all programs.

Supports nonprofits serving Long Island with competitive grants for impactful community projects in priority areas.

--- ## Description The Long Island Ongoing Competitive Grants program from the New York Community Trust provides funding to nonprofit organizations addressing key community needs in Long Island. Grants are awarded through a competitive process and are intended to support projects that align with the Trust’s mission to foster positive change and improve quality of life in the region. Priority is given to proposals that demonstrate strong alignment with the Trust’s focus areas and have the potential to create meaningful, lasting impact. --- ## Due Dates - December 31, 2026: Final application submission deadline Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the deadline. --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grants range from $10,000 to $100,000 per year. - Grant duration is usually 1 year, but multi-year requests may be considered. - The Trust distributes approximately $50 million per year across its competitive grant programs. **Restrictions:** - Overhead costs for universities, hospitals, academic medical centers, and affiliated nonprofit fiscal sponsors may not exceed 5% of the total project budget. - Administrative costs directly related to project activities are not subject to this cap but must be budgeted separately. - The Trust does not fund capital campaigns, endowments, equipment, individuals, religious purposes, or general operating support. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving Long Island. - Organizations should have a board of at least five unrelated members, with no more than one paid board member. - Proposals must target one or more of the Trust’s priority program areas for Long Island: Arts, Community Development, Education, Environment, Health, Hunger, Mental Health, Technical Assistance, and Youth Development. - Only one proposal may be submitted per calendar year. - Fiscal sponsors are permitted if applicable. --- ## Application Process 1. **Review Guidelines:** Confirm eligibility and alignment with funding priorities via the [Trust’s website](https://thenytrust.org/nonprofits/). 2. **Prepare Application:** Assemble all required documents into a single PDF (max 25MB): - Cover letter signed by the paid staff head or designee, specifying the program area. - Narrative proposal (max 5 pages) addressing agency background, project need, alignment with Trust goals, project plan, timeline, expected outcomes, and sustainability. - Itemized project budget (full project costs, other income, in-kind support). - Current year annual operating budget. - Board of directors list with affiliations. - For renewal requests, include progress on prior grants. 3. **Online Submission:** Submit via the [Grantseeker Portal](https://proposals.nycommunitytrust.org/). 4. **Review and Notification:** Proposals are reviewed and considered for board meetings (March, July, November), but decisions may take several months. --- ## Additional Information - Applicants are encouraged to use the [Eligibility Quiz](https://www.thenytrust.org/nonprofits/what-we-fund-apply-for-grant/) before applying. - Board composition and governance requirements are strictly enforced. - For more details, download the [Long Island Proposal Guidelines (PDF)](https://grantseeker.thenytrust.org/Rfp/DownloadRfp/?id=115). - For grants to universities, hospitals, and similar institutions, review the overhead policy carefully. --- ## External Links - [Program Overview & Application Portal](https://grantseeker.thenytrust.org/Home/ThreeChoices) - [Download Application Instructions (PDF)](https://proposals.nycommunitytrust.org/Rfp/DownloadRfp/?id=115) - [Apply Online](https://proposals.nycommunitytrust.org/Proposal/Create/?loiRespKey=0&rfpId=115) - [What We Fund in Long Island](https://www.thenytrust.org/grant-funding/arts-longisland/) - [Eligibility Quiz](https://www.thenytrust.org/nonprofits/what-we-fund-apply-for-grant/) - [General Nonprofit Grants Information](https://thenytrust.org/nonprofits/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Web Contact Form | |------------------------|------------------------------|------------------|-------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | info@thenytrust.org | (212) 686-0010 | [Contact Page](https://thenytrust.org/contact/) | | Long Island Office | | (631) 991-8800 | | | Program Contact | llagunoff@thenytrust.org | | | ---

Long Island: Ongoing Competitive Grants (2026)

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