New York City: Ongoing Competitive Grants (2026)
The New York Community Trust offers grants to NYC nonprofits for projects that enhance quality of life in areas like arts, education, environment, health, and community development.
Funder: New York Community Trust
Due Dates: Rolling (proposals accepted anytime)
Funding Amounts: Typical grants range from $5,000 to $200,000; average grant is ~$90,000; most grants are for one year, but multi-year proposals considered.
Summary: Ongoing competitive grants for nonprofits serving New York City to support charitable projects that improve local quality of life.
Description
The New York Community Trust's ongoing competitive grants program for New York City supports nonprofit organizations working to improve the quality of life in the city. Grants are available for a wide range of charitable projects and initiatives that align with the Trust’s mission, including but not limited to areas such as arts, education, environment, health, human services, youth development, and community development. Both new projects and renewal requests are eligible, including those previously supported by the Trust’s National and International Environment Program (for renewals only).
