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

February 10, 2026 | May 12, 2026 | September 8, 2026

Typical grants range from $50,000–$200,000 per year; project duration and amounts vary by proposal scope.

Supports NYC nonprofits addressing public policy or systemic service delivery challenges through detailed, competitive project proposals.

--- ## Description This ongoing competitive grants program from the New York Community Trust invites nonprofit organizations serving New York City to submit proposals that address public policy or systemic service delivery challenges. Projects must demonstrate a clear problem statement, a compelling approach for effecting change, specific goals and measurable outcomes, and a sound plan for evaluation. Proposals are accepted year-round and undergo a rigorous review process, with funding decisions made at multiple board meetings throughout the year. The program is designed to support initiatives that can lead to meaningful improvements in policies, systems, or services in New York City. --- ## Due Dates - February 10, 2026: Grant application submission cutoff in the Grants Portal — applications received by the second Tuesday in February (for consideration in the corresponding board cycle). - May 12, 2026: Grant application submission cutoff in the Grants Portal — applications received by the second Tuesday in May (for consideration in the corresponding board cycle). - September 8, 2026: Grant application submission cutoff in the Grants Portal — applications received by the second Tuesday in September (for consideration in the corresponding board cycle). Applicants will be notified of decisions by the end of October (for February submissions), end of December (for May submissions), and end of March the following year (for September submissions). --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grants range from $50,000 to $200,000 per year. - Award size and duration depend on project scope and budget justification. - For universities, hospitals, and fiscal sponsors, overhead for grant administration is capped at 5% of the total project budget (administrative costs related to project activities may be budgeted separately). --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be nonprofit organizations. - Projects must primarily serve New York City (separate programs exist for Long Island and Westchester). - Board requirements: At least four (preferably five) unrelated members; no more than one paid staff member on the board. - Grants are not made to individuals, for equipment, capital campaigns, endowments, religious purposes, or general operating expenses. - Universities, hospitals, and affiliated fiscal sponsors are eligible, with specific overhead restrictions. --- ## Application Process - Review the [What We Do (& Don’t) Fund](https://www.thenytrust.org/nonprofits/current-grantees/#funding-areas) guidelines to ensure project fit. - Prepare a single PDF (max 25MB) including: - Cover letter on organization letterhead, signed by the staff head or designee. - Narrative proposal (max 5 pages) covering organizational background, problem statement, project approach, goals, activities, outcomes, and evaluation plan. - For renewals: summary of progress and sustainability plan. - Itemized project budget (rounded to nearest thousand), including all costs, other income, and in-kind support. - Current year operating budget; for arts/culture, include most recent fiscal year’s actuals. - Board of directors list with affiliations. - Submit proposals through the [Grants Portal](https://proposals.nycommunitytrust.org/) by the relevant deadline. --- ## Additional Information - Proposals are accepted year-round, but only those received by the specified cutoff dates are considered in the corresponding board cycle. - Program staff determine which board meeting a proposal will be considered at; submission by a cutoff does not guarantee review at the next meeting. - The program does not support capital projects, equipment purchases, endowments, or routine operating expenses. --- ## External Links - [New York Community Trust — Funder Home](https://thenytrust.org) - [Competitive Grants Program Guidelines (PDF)](https://grantseeker.thenytrust.org/Rfp/DownloadRfp/?id=97) - [What We Do (& Don’t) Fund](https://www.thenytrust.org/nonprofits/current-grantees/#funding-areas) - [Grants Portal / Application Submission](https://proposals.nycommunitytrust.org/) --- ## Contact Information | Method | Details | |---------------|---------------------------------------------------| | Email | info@thenytrust.org | | Phone | (212) 686-0010 | | Contact Form | [Contact NYCT](https://thenytrust.org/contact/) | | Address | 909 Third Avenue, 22nd Floor, New York, NY 10022 |

Proposals for The New York Community Trust—New York City’s Ongoing Competitive Grants Program

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