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

June 2026 (general competitive grant application deadline; projected)

Typical awards range from $15,000 to $25,000 per grant; amounts and duration may vary by program area.

Supports nonprofit programs in NYC, Long Island, and Westchester across diverse issue areas to build resilient and equitable communities; excludes capital, endowment, and individual support.

--- ## Description The New York Community Trust (NYCT) is a community foundation supporting nonprofit organizations working in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester. The Trust funds a wide range of programmatic initiatives aimed at building resilient, equitable, and thriving communities. Funding areas include animal welfare, arts and culture, biomedical research, civic affairs, community development, education, environment, gender equity, health, human justice, human services, jobs and workforce development, older adults and people with disabilities, technical assistance, and youth development. Each region and focus area may have specific priorities and eligibility requirements. The Trust does not fund capital or building campaigns, endowments, equipment, individuals, religious purposes, or general operating expenses. Grants are generally awarded to support specific projects, capacity-building, research, advocacy, and program expansion within eligible nonprofit organizations. --- ## Due Dates - **June 2026** (general competitive grant application deadline; anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Typical competitive grant awards range from **$15,000 to $25,000**. - Award size and duration may vary depending on the program area and project scope. - Some specialized RFPs or initiatives may have different funding levels. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be **nonprofit organizations** serving New York City, Long Island, or Westchester. - Activities must take place within these regions unless otherwise specified by a specific funding area. - The Trust does **not** fund: - Capital and building campaigns - Endowments - Equipment purchases - Individuals - Religious purposes - General operating/routine expenses - Some program areas may have additional eligibility requirements (e.g., minimum organizational budget for arts grants, focus on system-wide impact for education grants). --- ## Application Process - Review funding priorities for your region and area of focus via the [What We Fund](https://www.thenytrust.org/nonprofits/what-we-fund-apply-for-grant/) page. - Complete the [Eligibility Quiz](https://www.thenytrust.org/nonprofits/what-we-fund-apply-for-grant/#eligibility-quiz) to determine if your organization and project are a fit. - If eligible, submit an application through the [NYCT Grant Portal](https://proposals.nycommunitytrust.org/). - Program directors host regular [information sessions for applicants](https://thenytrust.org/events/?term-event-type=for-nonprofits). - Some funding areas issue specific RFPs or have additional steps; check area-specific pages for details. --- ## Additional Information - Funding priorities and guidelines may differ by region (NYC, Long Island, Westchester). - Recent grantees and sample projects are listed on each funding area’s page for reference. - The Trust emphasizes projects that have the potential for broad impact, capacity-building, and innovation within target communities. - Some areas (e.g., arts) may have minimum budget requirements for applicants. - For biomedical research, funding is generally for early- and mid-career researchers, and organizations that re-grant funds are ineligible. --- ## External Links - [NYCT What We Fund & Apply for Grant](https://www.thenytrust.org/nonprofits/what-we-fund-apply-for-grant/) - [NYCT Grant Portal (Apply)](https://proposals.nycommunitytrust.org/) - [Info for Nonprofits](https://www.thenytrust.org/nonprofits/) - [Upcoming Information Sessions](https://thenytrust.org/events/?term-event-type=for-nonprofits) - [Eligibility Quiz](https://www.thenytrust.org/nonprofits/what-we-fund-apply-for-grant/#eligibility-quiz) - [Funding Areas Overview](https://www.thenytrust.org/nonprofits/current-grantees/#funding-areas) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |--------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Email | info@thenytrust.org | | Phone | (212) 686-0010 | | Address | 909 Third Avenue, 22nd Floor, New York, NY 10022 | | Contact Form | [NYCT Contact Page](https://thenytrust.org/contact/) | ---

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