Long Island: Ongoing Competitive Grants (2026)
The Long Island Ongoing Competitive Grants fund nonprofit projects advancing arts, education, health, environment, and community development to improve quality of life in Long Island.
Funder: New York Community Trust
Due Dates: August 4, 2026 | January 5, 2027 | April 6, 2027
Funding Amounts: Most grants range from $20,000–$100,000 for one year; multi-year requests may be considered.
Summary: Competitive grants supporting nonprofit initiatives to improve quality of life in Long Island across multiple focus areas.
Description
The Long Island Ongoing Competitive Grants program, offered by the New York Community Trust, provides funding to nonprofit organizations for projects benefiting communities in Long Island. The program supports a wide range of focus areas including arts, community development, education, environment, health, hunger, mental health, technical assistance, and youth development. Proposals are reviewed through a competitive process, with funding decisions made three times per year.
