[Ford Foundation](https://www.fordfoundation.org)

December 2026 (application deadline, projected)

$30,000–$100,000 per award, typically for 1 year; 10–15 organizations funded annually

Supports NYC-based organizations in arts, education, and human services with flexible, unrestricted funding to advance equity and community well-being.

For NYC organizations only; not open to current Ford Foundation grantees.

--- ## Description The New York City Good Neighbor Committee, a program of the Ford Foundation, provides annual unrestricted grants to a select group of community-based organizations working locally in New York City. The initiative is designed to strengthen the foundation’s ties to the city and support organizations advancing its mission in the focus areas of arts and culture, education, and human services. The program emphasizes reducing barriers to opportunity, improving quality of life, and supporting organizations that are accountable to the communities they serve. Funding is intentionally flexible, with a streamlined process to reduce administrative burden and foster trust. --- ## Due Dates - December 2026 (application deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Grants range from $30,000 to $100,000 per organization. - Typically, awards are for one year and are unrestricted. - Only 10–15 organizations are funded each year due to limited budget and scope. --- ## Eligibility - Must be a community-based organization located in New York City (serving the five boroughs). - Must primarily support local work within NYC. - Must have 501(c)(3) status or work with a fiscal sponsor that does. - Must operate in one of the three priority areas: arts and culture, education, or human services. - Cannot be a current grantee of other Ford Foundation programs. - Must be responsive and accountable to the communities served. Organizations that do not meet all minimum criteria will not be considered. --- ## Application Process - The grant cycle is annual; applications are by invitation only. - Prospective applicants are contacted directly by the committee between December and February. - There is no open application portal; organizations are selected and invited to apply. --- ## Additional Information - Grants are generally unrestricted to provide maximum flexibility. - The program aims to reduce administrative burden and foster transparent, trusting relationships. - Regional versions of the Good Neighbor Committee exist outside NYC; contact regional offices for information. --- ## External Links - [Program page: NYC Good Neighbor Committee](https://www.fordfoundation.org/about/about-the-ford-foundation/new-york-city-good-neighbor-committee) - [Ford Foundation grant opportunities](https://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/grant-opportunities/) - [Contact Ford Foundation](https://www.fordfoundation.org/contact/) - [Guide: Building Community Inside and Out with a Good Neighbor Committee](https://learningforfunders.candid.org/content/guides/building-community-inside-and-out/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |------------------------|------------------------------------------------------| | Phone | +1 212-573-5000 | | General Inquiries | [Contact Form](https://www.fordfoundation.org/contact/) | ---

New York City Good Neighbor Committee

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