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

March 6, 2026: Letter of Interest (LOI) submission deadline (apply by 11:59 PM EST)

Typical grants range from $15,000–$25,000; project-specific funding; duration and amount determined per project.

Supports nonprofit projects that advance public-purpose objectives and benefit the Roosevelt Island community.

LOI required; only selected LOIs will be invited to submit full proposals.

--- ## Description The Roosevelt Island Public Purpose Fund, administered by the New York Community Trust, invites Letters of Interest (LOIs) from nonprofit organizations for projects that further public-purpose objectives and directly benefit the Roosevelt Island community. The fund emphasizes community impact and supports activities aligned with public-purpose priorities specific to Roosevelt Island. All applicants must consult the fund’s LOI instructions to ensure alignment with the fund’s goals and to follow submission guidelines. --- ## Due Dates - March 6, 2026: Letter of Interest (LOI) submission deadline (by 11:59 PM EST) --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant size: $15,000–$25,000 per project - Funding is project-specific; duration and amount are determined based on the proposed activities and fund priorities. - Grants are generally for one year, but multi-year support may be considered for select projects. --- ## Eligibility - Open to nonprofit organizations (or those with a qualified fiscal sponsor). - Projects must advance public-purpose objectives and have a direct impact on the Roosevelt Island community. - Applicants must comply with The Trust’s general eligibility standards, including: - Board of directors with at least four members (preferably five), mostly unrelated, and no more than one paid board member. - Not eligible: individuals, general operating support, capital/building campaigns, endowments, equipment, religious purposes, or routine operational expenses. - Additional Roosevelt Island–specific eligibility and public-purpose requirements are detailed in the LOI instructions. --- ## Application Process 1. **Review General Guidance** Read The Trust’s [guidance for nonprofits](https://thenytrust.org/nonprofits/) to confirm eligibility and understand funding priorities. 2. **Download and Review LOI Instructions** Access the Roosevelt Island Public Purpose Fund [LOI instructions](https://grantseeker.thenytrust.org/Loi/DownloadLoi?loiKey=69&loiName=Roosevelt%20Island%20Public%20Purpose%20Fund) for detailed requirements, eligible activities, and review process. 3. **Prepare and Submit LOI** Draft your Letter of Interest following the provided instructions and submit it via the [online portal](https://grantseeker.thenytrust.org/Loi/Index?loiKey=69) by the deadline. 4. **Invitation for Full Proposal** Only selected organizations will be invited to submit a full proposal based on LOI review. --- ## Additional Information - Only project-based requests are considered; general operating support is not eligible. - Overhead for universities and affiliated fiscal sponsors is capped at 5% of the total project budget. - Applicants may only submit one proposal per calendar year. - The fund prioritizes projects demonstrating clear community impact, feasibility, and sustainability beyond the grant period. --- ## External Links - [Roosevelt Island Public Purpose Fund application portal](https://grantseeker.thenytrust.org/Home/ThreeChoices) - [LOI Instructions – Roosevelt Island Public Purpose Fund (PDF)](https://grantseeker.thenytrust.org/Loi/DownloadLoi?loiKey=69&loiName=Roosevelt%20Island%20Public%20Purpose%20Fund) - [General Guidance for Nonprofits](https://thenytrust.org/nonprofits/) - [Eligibility Quiz](https://thenytrust.org/nonprofits/what-we-fund-apply-for-grant/) - [Apply Online (Grantseeker Portal)](https://proposals.nycommunitytrust.org/) --- ## Contact Information | Name / Office | Email | Phone | More Info | |----------------------------------|----------------------------------------|------------------|--------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries (NYCT) | [info@thenytrust.org](mailto:info@thenytrust.org) | (212) 686-0010 | [Contact Page](https://thenytrust.org/contact/) | | Sheila R. Dinkins (NYC/General) | [sdinkins@thenytrust.org](mailto:sdinkins@thenytrust.org) | (212) 871-6413 | | For Roosevelt Island–specific questions, consult the LOI instructions for contact details or reach out via the general contacts above.

Roosevelt Island Public Purpose Fund

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