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

March 9, 2026

$5,000 per award; one-time general support for administrative costs.

Supports organizations with the administrative costs of managing the NYCT Scholarship Program.

Invitation-only; brief application letter required.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity provides general support to organizations administering the New York Community Trust (NYCT) Scholarship Program. The grant is intended to help offset expenses related to the administration and coordination of NYCT scholarships, ensuring that partner organizations can effectively manage scholarship processes and related activities. Funding is specifically for administrative costs and not for scholarships themselves. --- ## Due Dates - March 9, 2026: Submission deadline (requests must be received by 5 p.m. ET) --- ## Funding Amount - Award amount: $5,000 per organization - Funding is provided as a one-time general support grant to cover administrative costs associated with running the NYCT Scholarship Program. --- ## Eligibility - Applicant must be an organization that administers NYCT scholarships. - The opportunity is by invitation only; organizations must have received an invitation to apply. - Applications must include staff and board ethnicity breakdown for the entire institution (required field). --- ## Application Process - Write a brief (one-paragraph) letter requesting $5,000 in general support for NYCT scholarship administration costs. Save the letter as a PDF named “Applicant Organization.pdf.” - Complete the NYCT Scholarship Administration (Invitation Only) RFP cover sheet. - Upload the cover sheet and letter via the [NYCT Grantseeker Portal](https://grantseeker.thenytrust.org/Home/ThreeChoices). - Ensure all required fields, including staff and board ethnicity breakdown, are filled. - Certify and submit the application; you will receive an email confirmation with your cover sheet attached. - All communications regarding award decisions will be sent by email. - For questions about the RFP, contact Kay Holmes ([kgordon@thenytrust.org](mailto:kgordon@thenytrust.org)) or Chiara Ricisak ([cricisak@thenytrust.org](mailto:cricisak@thenytrust.org)). - For technical or submission questions, contact Marc Schell ([mschell@thenytrust.org](mailto:mschell@thenytrust.org)). --- ## Additional Information - The Trust may conduct due diligence using public information (including IRS Form 990) and may request additional details if needed. - If awarded, the Executive Director will receive a grant letter via DocuSign. - Only organizations invited to apply are eligible. --- ## External Links - [NYCT Grantseeker Portal](https://grantseeker.thenytrust.org/Home/ThreeChoices) - [NYCT Scholarship Program Information](https://thenytrust.org/scholarships/) - [Grantmaking Guidelines](https://www.thenytrust.org/nonprofits/what-we-fund-apply-for-grant/) - [NYCT General Contact Page](https://thenytrust.org/contact/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role/Area | Email | Phone | |-----------------------|-------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|------------------| | Kay Holmes | RFP Contact | [kgordon@thenytrust.org](mailto:kgordon@thenytrust.org) | (212) 686-1065 | | Chiara Ricisak | RFP Contact | [cricisak@thenytrust.org](mailto:cricisak@thenytrust.org) | | | Marc Schell | Submission Support | [mschell@thenytrust.org](mailto:mschell@thenytrust.org) | | | General Inquiries | NYCT Main Office | [info@thenytrust.org](mailto:info@thenytrust.org) | (212) 686-0010 |

Request for funding to defray the cost of administering the NYCT Scholarship Program

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