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Neighborhood Business Grants (M&T Bank and CitizensNYC) is sponsored by M&T Bank and CitizensNYC. The Neighborhood Business Grants initiative provides micro-grants and ongoing support for small business owners throughout New York City. The program has dedicated funding specifically to support the Bronx.
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Neighborhood Business Grant - CitizensNYC Our Grants Neighborhood Business Grants Grant applications are currently open The next deadline to submit an application is Monday, February 1st at 5 pm ET What Are Neighborhood Business Grants? Our Neighborhood Business Grants offer up to $5,000 for initiatives your small business undertakes to positively impact your community.
We fund all kinds of community-minded businesses—from barbershops and bookstores to wellness studios, cafés, and childcare providers—who play a positive role in their neighborhood. Whether you’re just starting out or growing your impact, we want to support businesses that are rooted in, and giving back to, their neighborhoods. What is a Neighborhood Business Grant?
A Neighborhood Business Grant is a microgrant given out to New York small business owners by CitizensNYC. CitizensNYC awards microgrants of up to $5,000 for initiatives your small business undertakes to positively impact your community. Who is eligible to apply for a Neighborhood Business Grant?
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for a Neighborhood Business Grant: Their business must be located in one of New York City’s five boroughs. Their business has been operating for at least two years. They must have 10 or fewer employees.
They must be profit-generating. They must be able to provide proof of business, such as bank statements, tax documents and POS terminal statements. As long as you meet the above criteria, we want to hear about your ideas for improving New York.
How do we evaluate applications? We score applications based on a number of areas, including: Need , Relevance, Urgency , and Quality of Life Impact . For more details about our scoring criteria and what each of these areas means, you can reference our evaluation criteria at the bottom of this page.
What is the timeline for applying for a Neighborhood Business Grant? Each year we have two grant cycles. The timeline for our current cycle is: Grant Applications Open: November 2, 2026 Application Deadline: February 1, 2027, at 5:00 PM Grant Decisions Announced: May 2026 I have other questions.
Where can I find more information? We encourage you to join us for one of our information sessions, or for our weekly office hours on Wednesdays at 3 pm, where our team will be available to discuss any questions or concerns you have about these grants, your application, and your project idea. If you are unable to attend an info session or office hours, or if you have any other questions, you can email: grants@citizensnyc.
org. You can r eference our review criteria here and view a sample application here . The Neighborhood Business Grant program is made possible by our philanthropic partners, including the generous leadership support of M&T Bank.
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The best way to reach the team at CitizensNYC is by email, and please do not hesitate to contact us with questions or ideas. If you have a question about our Community Leaders Grants, contact grants@citizensnyc. org .
If you have a question about our Neighborhood Business Grants, contact businessgrants@citizensnyc. org . You can also find CitizensNYC staff emails on our People page.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: NYC businesses operating 2+ years, 10 or fewer employees, profit-generating, with proof of income. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $5,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Neighborhood Business Grants (M&T Bank and CitizensNYC) are due February 1, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Neighborhood Business Grants (M&T Bank and CitizensNYC) is funded by M&T Bank and CitizensNYC. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in New York. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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