Microgrants

Brooklyn Org provides one-year general operating support microgrants of up to 10,000 dollars to neighborhood-based community groups in Brooklyn. Eligible organizations must be based in or actively working in Brooklyn, have an annual budget under 100,000 dollars in the last fiscal year, be a 501(c)(3) or operate under a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor, and have at least one year of operations and programming.

Applications may be submitted at any time throughout the year. Brooklyn Org prioritizes organizations advancing racial justice and providing critical resources to Brooklyn communities. Projects of larger organizations with budgets over 100,000 dollars are not eligible.

The deadline for the current cycle is May 31, 2026.

Microgrants - Brooklyn Org Brooklyn Org provides one-year microgrants of up to $10,000 to neighborhood-based groups Stream Our Latest Application Clinic To strengthen the nonprofit sector of Brooklyn and support organizations at various stages of growth, Brooklyn Org is now accepting applications for microgrants .

This funding will support organizations not yet eligible for our Strategic Grants or other prizes due to budget requirements; microgrants will support community-based organizations with budgets of under $100,000. Community and neighborhood-based groups can now apply anytime of the year (see timeline below) for general operating support microgrant funding of up to $10,000 for one year.

Across all our grantmaking, we support organizations that advance racial justice and provide critical resources to Brooklyn communities. Apply for a Microgrant from Brooklyn Org Organizations must be based in Brooklyn or actively working in Brooklyn. Organizations must have an annual budget in the last fiscal year under $100,000.

Under $100,000 in expenses in the last year. Organizations must be a 501c3 or operating under the auspices of a 501c3 fiscal sponsor. Organizations must have at least one year of operations and programming.

Projects of a larger organization whose budget is over $100,000. As we review proposals, we give preference to: Groups founded by members of the community in which they work. Organizations that work at the community or neighborhood level, responding directly to a need in their community.

Organizations that engage volunteers and community members in their work, and are not solely the project of one person. Are explicitly focused on racial and social justice. Please submit only one application per review period: June 1 – November 30 and December 1 – May 31.

Multiple submissions will not be considered, and the last one received will be reviewed. Organizations can only receive one grant per year.

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