Long Island’s Competitive Grants Program
The Long Island Competitive Grants Program funds nonprofit projects that improve policies, systems, or services in areas like health, education, and environment to address critical needs in Long Island communities.
Funder: New York Community Trust
Due Dates: August 4, 2026 | January 5, 2027 | April 6, 2027
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $15,000–$25,000; average grant is around $20,000–$25,000 for one year; multi-year requests considered.
Summary: Supports projects addressing critical needs and positive change in Long Island communities, aligned with The New York Community Trust’s program goals.
Key Information: Only one proposal per organization per calendar year; projects must directly benefit Long Island.
Description
The Long Island Competitive Grants Program, administered by the New York Community Trust, funds nonprofit projects that address urgent needs and drive positive change in Long Island. Grants are intended for initiatives that improve policies, systems, or services in areas such as Arts, Community Development, Education, Environment, Health, Hunger, Mental Health, Technical Assistance, and Youth Development. Applicants must demonstrate organizational capacity, a compelling case for the project, a clear plan for measuring impact, and a strategy for sustaining the work after the grant period.
