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New York City Ongoing Competitive Grants (2026) is a grant from The New York Community Trust that funds nonprofit programs and projects serving the five boroughs of New York City. The Trust accepts competitive proposals year-round across a broad range of issue areas, with grants typically ranging from $5,000 to $200,000.
Applicants should review the Trust's published guidelines to ensure alignment before submitting a Proposal Cover Sheet through the Grants Portal, followed by a full hard-copy proposal. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) public charities with programs and activities serving New York City communities. The application window remains open through December 31, 2026.
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How to Apply for a Grant | New York Community Trust Since inception, The Long Island Community Foundation has operated as an affiliate of The New York Community Trust. As part of our centennial celebrations, we are creating a single, unified organization to more powerfully advocate for our region with one voice.
We will still maintain our physical offices in Long Island with the same dedicated staff who will continue to honor and build upon our relationships with local nonprofits and communities. You can now find us at: https://www. thenytrust.
org/long-island/ The New York Community Trust. For Long Island. Forever.
Understanding Long Island Create a Permanent Charitable Legacy Options for Private or Family Foundations All For The East End (AFTEE) Long Island Unitarian Universalist Fund Make A Difference With Us Information for Current Donors, Professional Advisors, Nonprofits Support Our Community Needs Fund Frequently Asked Questions Professional Notes Series Planned Giving and Bequests FAQs about Planned Giving Managing Your Current Grant Home | For Nonprofits | How to Apply After reading the guidelines (on the "What the Trust Funds" page) to assure the fit between your project and our program, applicants should go to our Grants Portal and start the application process by completing the Proposal Cover Sheet.
Once you have submitted the cover sheet, the full proposal needs to be postmarked within one business day and sent in hard copy to: The New York Community Trust 909 Third Avenue, 22nd Floor A cover letter, on your letterhead, signed by your director. A copy of the Proposal Cover Sheet that you have submitted online. Note that a PDF of the cover sheet will be automatically emailed to you for inclusion.
A proposal (no more than 10 pages) that includes: Agency background (mission, major activities, and credentials for carrying out project) Project description: Brief statement of problem to be addressed Plan for measuring project results Project budget (expenses & income)* For renewal requests, an update on progress made under prior grant Information about your organization including: A list of your Board of Directors For organizations with budgets of $750,000+, submit your latest audited financial statements; organizations with budgets between $250,000 and $750,000, submit a CPA review report; all others, provide a copy of your IRS 990 Affirmative action policy The Trust will communicate with you about your request by email, whether notification of a decline, or notification of a grant.
PLEASE ADD noreply@licf. org TO YOUR ADDRESS BOOK SO THAT OUR IMPORTANT COMMUNICATIONS DO NOT GET CAUGHT IN YOUR SPAM FILTERS. *Note: For grants to universities and affiliated nonprofit fiscal sponsors (e.g. Research Foundations), overhead costs for grant administration may not exceed five percent of the total project budget.
Administrative costs related to carrying out the proposed grant activities, including space, supplies, and technology for project staff, are not subject to the five percent limit, and should be identified separately in the proposed budget. For additional information, please contact Liza Lagunoff . You may submit a proposal anytime (except for the national and international environment program).
* We build in a long lead time to review proposals and prepare grant recommendations for five board meetings each year. Program staff weigh many considerations in preparing grant recommendations and cannot promise that any proposal will be considered at a particular board meeting. The dates in the table below indicate when applicants can expect a decision on their grant application.
Please note that these are NOT due dates. Grant applications received by: Decision notification sent no later than: We also issue RFPs for certain programs (such as our capacity-building program for arts groups, and many of our collaborative funds); each has its own rules and timeline.
*Note: Grantseekers interested in seeking support through the national and international environment program start the process with a Letter of Interest (LOI), which can be submitted through the Grants Portal during three-week windows each fall (late September) and winter (late February). A small percentage of those LOIs will result in an invitation to submit a full proposal. What happens to a proposal when it is received?
What happens to a proposal when it is received? It is reviewed carefully. If it clearly does not meet our guidelines, the organization is informed within two weeks.
Otherwise, it is assigned to a program officer, and the organization receives an email notifying them that the proposal is under review. We first check to see if we have funds available in the particular category. The review then assesses the quality of the proposed project, the capability of the organization, and its relevance to our grantmaking guidelines.
We often check out the organization with other funders and nonprofits and sometimes request a meeting. We also visit a program we are seriously considering for funding. Finally, staff makes a recommendation to our board.
Do we need to know someone at The Trust to get a grant? Do we need to know someone at The Trust to get a grant? Should we use a board contact?
Should we use a board contact? No. Every proposal we receive goes through the same review process. Trust staff meet weekly to review all new proposals.
Why can't we get general support? Why can't we get general support? Our donor-advised grants are almost all for general operating support.
Our competitive grants are for projects that allow us to advance the goals our board has set for each grantmaking program. Do you give grants to individuals? Do you give grants to individuals?
Can we apply for longer than one year? Can we apply for longer than one year? Yes, although our general practice is to make grants for one year.
You should be sure to make the case for multi-year funding in your proposal. Can we apply for multiple projects in the same year? Can we apply for multiple projects in the same year?
Can we contact your donors? Will you tell them about our organization? Can we contact your donors?
Will you tell them about our organization? We do not make our donors’ names and addresses available. However, we do make our donors aware of the great work of our grantees.
Our Grants Newsletter highlights grants made, and is distributed to donors who are encouraged to call us about grantees featured in the newsletter and on our website. Can we apply for a grant from a specific fund? Can we apply for a grant from a specific fund?
Generally, no. However, we have several funds that use a request for proposal (RFP) process. RFPs are generally sent to a closed list, i.e., only those who receive the RFP can apply, but open RFPs are posted here. Letters of Interest (LOIs) for our national and international environment program and our Heisman Trophy Youth Development Fund are submitted here.
We accept LOIs for our environmental program twice a year, in February and September. We accept LOIs for our Heisman Trophy Youth Development Fund each winter. How much money should we ask for?
How much money should we ask for? Our grants usually range from $5,000 to $200,000; an average grant is around $90,000. Often, a grant from The Trust cannot fully support a project, so we want to know where the rest of the money will come from.
Can we apply again if our organization has been turned down before? Can we apply again if our organization has been turned down before? Yes.
Each proposal is considered on its own merits, but we discourage organizations from resubmitting the same proposal.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) public charities serving the five boroughs of New York City. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $5,000 - $200,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is December 31, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
Yes — AI tools like Granted can help research funders, draft proposal sections, and check compliance. However, always review and customize AI-generated content to reflect your organization's unique strengths and the specific requirements of the solicitation.
Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
Architecture, Urbanism, and Design Program is a grant from The New York Community Trust that funds nonprofits and academic departments working at the intersection of urban planning, architecture, and design in New York, Long Island, Westchester, and surrounding regions. The program supports organizations that advance equitable, innovative approaches to the built environment, including community design initiatives and urban sustainability projects. Eligible applicants include registered nonprofits and academic programs with a demonstrated focus on architecture or urban design. Awards typically range from $25,000 to $150,000. The Trust distributes approximately $50 million annually through its competitive grants program, which draws from hundreds of donor-advised funds with varying priorities.
The New York Community Trust - Health and Behavioral Health grants is sponsored by The New York Community Trust. The New York Community Trust provides grants to promote an equitable, patient-focused, and cost-effective health and behavioral healthcare delivery system. This includes fostering the independence of people with mental illness and substance use histories by expanding innovative programs that offer clinical care and practical services. They also aim to build the capacity of New York City's health, behavioral health, and human service sectors to succeed in a reformed health system.
VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.
The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.