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

January 5, 2027 | April 7, 2026 | August 4, 2026

No set minimum or maximum; typical grants range from $20,000 to $100,000 for one year, but larger or multi-year grants are possible.

Supports nonprofit initiatives that strengthen communities and improve quality of life on Long Island.

--- ## Description The Long Island: Ongoing Competitive Grants program, offered by the New York Community Trust, provides funding opportunities to nonprofit organizations working on Long Island. The program aims to support a broad array of projects that align with the Trust’s mission to address local challenges, enhance community well-being, and create lasting positive change. Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the Trust’s funding priorities and guidelines to ensure their project fits the program’s objectives. --- ## Due Dates - April 7, 2026: Full application submission deadline (First Tuesday in April, applications due by 11:59 p.m.) - August 4, 2026: Full application submission deadline (First Tuesday in August, applications due by 11:59 p.m.) - January 5, 2027: Full application submission deadline (First Tuesday in January, applications due by 11:59 p.m.) Applications are reviewed three times per year, and applicants can expect decisions in the months following each deadline. --- ## Funding Amount - There is no set minimum or maximum grant amount. - Most grants range from $20,000 to $100,000 for a one-year period. - Larger or multi-year grants may be considered for exceptional projects. - For universities, hospitals, and certain affiliates, overhead costs for grant administration may not exceed 5% of the total project budget. --- ## Eligibility - Open to nonprofit organizations working on Long Island. - Applicants must align with the Trust’s funding priorities (e.g., Arts, Community Development, Education, Environment, Health, Hunger, Mental Health, Technical Assistance, Youth Development). - Organizations may submit only one proposal per calendar year to the competitive grants program. - Preference for organizations with at least five unrelated board members (no more than one paid board member). - For renewal requests, a final report must be submitted before reapplying unless already provided. --- ## Application Process - Review the [What We Do (& Don’t) Fund](https://thenytrust.org/nonprofits/) page to confirm eligibility and alignment. - Prepare a single PDF (max 25MB) including: - Cover letter on organization letterhead (signed by staff head or designee) - Narrative proposal (max 5 pages) covering project background, need, objectives, activities, timeline, outcomes, and sustainability - Itemized project budget (full project costs, other income, in-kind support) - Current year annual operating budget - List of board of directors with affiliations - Submit your application via the [Long Island Grantseeker Portal](https://grantseeker.thenytrust.org/Home/ThreeChoices). - Use the [detailed proposal guidelines PDF](https://grantseeker.thenytrust.org/Rfp/DownloadRfp/?id=115) and [budget template](https://thenytrust.org/nonprofits/) as references. --- ## Additional Information - Decision notifications are sent by email several months after each deadline (typically April, August, December). - Administrative costs (space, supplies, technology) for project staff are not subject to the 5% overhead cap but must be itemized. - Only one proposal per organization per calendar year is allowed. --- ## External Links - [Program Page & Application Portal](https://grantseeker.thenytrust.org/Home/ThreeChoices) - [Proposal Guidelines (PDF)](https://grantseeker.thenytrust.org/Rfp/DownloadRfp/?id=115) - [Trust Funding Priorities & Eligibility](https://thenytrust.org/nonprofits/) - [Contact NYCT](https://thenytrust.org/contact/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |------------------|---------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries| info@thenytrust.org | | Phone | (212) 686-0010 | | Long Island Office | (631) 991-8800 | | Address | 909 Third Avenue, 22nd Floor, New York, NY 10022 | ---

Long Island: Ongoing Competitive Grants (2026)

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