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

December 31, 2026 (Application deadline)

No set minimum or maximum; typical awards range from $20,000–$100,000 for 1 year, with about $50M distributed annually across all programs.

Supports nonprofit projects that improve quality of life in Long Island communities through a competitive grant process.

--- ## Description The Long Island: Ongoing Competitive Grants (2026) program, offered by the New York Community Trust, invites nonprofit organizations working on Long Island to apply for funding to support projects that align with the Trust’s mission to enhance the quality of life in Long Island communities. Grants are awarded through an open, competitive process and support a wide array of focus areas, including arts, education, environment, health, hunger, mental health, social justice, technical assistance, youth development, and community development. Applicants are encouraged to review the Trust’s funding priorities and application guidelines to ensure their project fits within the Trust’s philanthropic objectives. Proposals should demonstrate clear community impact, organizational capacity, and alignment with one or more of the Trust’s program areas. --- ## Due Dates - December 31, 2026: Application deadline (Apply until) Applications are accepted on a rolling basis up to the deadline. --- ## Funding Amount - No set minimum or maximum award amount. - Typical grants range from $20,000 to $100,000 for a one-year project. - The Trust distributes approximately $50 million annually across its competitive grants programs. - Multi-year funding is possible in some cases, but most grants are for one year. --- ## Eligibility - Nonprofit organizations working on Long Island are eligible to apply. - Organizations must have at least four board members (preferably five); all board members should be unrelated, and no more than one should be paid (typically the executive). - Grants are not made to individuals, for general operating support, capital campaigns, endowments, equipment purchases, or religious purposes. - Fiscal sponsors are permitted if the sponsored project meets eligibility requirements. - Universities, hospitals, and academic medical centers may apply, but overhead for grant administration is capped at 5% of the total project budget. --- ## Application Process - Review the [funding priorities and guidelines](https://thenytrust.org/nonprofits/). - Prepare a single PDF (max 25MB) including: - Cover letter signed by the executive or designee. - Narrative proposal (max 5 pages) detailing the organization, need, project plan, outcomes, and sustainability. - Itemized project budget (including all income sources and in-kind support). - Current annual operating budget (plus most recent completed year for arts/culture groups). - Board of directors list with affiliations. - Submit the application via the [Grantseeker Portal](https://proposals.nycommunitytrust.org/). - Proposals are reviewed and considered for five board meetings per year (February, April, June, October, December), but decisions are not guaranteed for any specific meeting. --- ## Additional Information - Overhead for grant administration (for universities/hospitals) must not exceed 5%; administrative costs for project activities are not subject to this cap. - Demographic data on staff and board are required as part of the application. - Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to claim/update their Candid/GuideStar profile. --- ## External Links - [Program Information & Application Portal](https://grantseeker.thenytrust.org/Home/ThreeChoices) - [Download Long Island Application Instructions (PDF)](https://grantseeker.thenytrust.org/Rfp/DownloadRfp/?id=115) - [Apply via Grantseeker Portal](https://proposals.nycommunitytrust.org/) - [Eligibility Quiz](https://www.thenytrust.org/nonprofits/what-we-fund-apply-for-grant/) - [What We Fund in Long Island](https://www.thenytrust.org/grant-funding/arts-longisland/) - [Contact The Trust](https://thenytrust.org/contact/) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |--------------|--------------------------------------------| | General Email| info@thenytrust.org | | Phone | (212) 686-0010 | | Address | 909 Third Avenue, 22nd Floor, New York, NY 10022 | | Program Contact | Liza Lagunoff (for additional info): llagunoff@thenytrust.org |

Long Island: Ongoing Competitive Grants (2026)

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