Long Island: Ongoing Competitive Grants (2026)
The Long Island Ongoing Competitive Grants fund nonprofit projects advancing research and innovative solutions in health, environment, education, and more to address critical needs in Long Island communities.
Funder: New York Community Trust
Due Dates: August 4, 2026 | January 4, 2027 | April 6, 2027
Funding Amounts: Typical grants range from $15,000–$25,000; requests up to $200,000 considered; most grants are for one year.
Summary: Supports nonprofit projects that advance priority areas for Long Island communities through a competitive grant process.
Key Information: Overhead for universities/hospitals is capped at 5%; only one proposal per organization per calendar year.
Description
The Long Island Ongoing Competitive Grants program, offered by the New York Community Trust, provides funding to nonprofit organizations for projects serving Long Island. The program aims to support initiatives that align with the Trust’s mission and priorities, such as arts, community development, education, environment, health, hunger, mental health, technical assistance, and youth development. Proposals are evaluated on their alignment with program goals, organizational capacity, and potential community impact.
