Apply to implement a People's Money project!
Now that this year's winning ideas from The People's Money have been announced, we're looking for community-based organizations that can bring those ideas to life across the five boroughs. The winning ideas span a range of priorities, including education, wellness, economic opportunity, arts and culture, youth programming, and more. Selected Project Implementation Partners will receive between $165,000 and $235,000 in funding!
Additionally, the organization selected to implement the "Community Choice Food and Supplies Pantry Pop-Up" project in Brooklyn will receive special co-design support, as well as additional time and funding, from The People's Money: Designed by Community Fellowship (The People's DxC)!
Learn more about becoming a Project Implementation Partner and apply here! You can also attend one of our remaining info sessions:
Interested in The People's DxC? You can attend a separate info session:
🗓️ Applications for The People's DxC are due October 2, 2026
🗓️ Applications for all other Project Implementation Partners are due October 28, 2026
Wondering what it looks like to bring a People's Money project to life? Check out our "What's in Your Borough?" YouTube series to see how last year's winning ideas are being implemented now!
Come to our next public meeting!
Want to stay up to date on the Commission's work or share your thoughts? Join us on Wednesday, September 30, for our upcoming public meeting with CEC staff and commissioners to learn about our programs and initiatives! The meeting will take place in Spector Hall (at 22 Reade St, New York, NY 10007) and will begin at 11:00 a.m.
We encourage New Yorkers to attend and participate! You must contact the Commission if you need reasonable accommodation for a disability or language assistance. To request a sign language interpreter or to request free interpretation for Spanish and other languages, please contact the Commission no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, September 28 by calling or texting 917-587-9103 or by e-mailing info@civicengagement.nyc.gov. Closed captioning is available.
Para solicitar interpretación gratuita en español y otros idiomas, comuníquese con la Comisión a más tardar a las 5 p.m. del lunes 28 de septiembre de 2026, llamando o enviando un mensaje de texto al 917-587-9103 o escribiendo a info@civicengagement.nyc.gov.
You can watch our July public meeting on our Youtube channel!
Civic Spotlight: Korean Community Services
This month's Civic Spotlight celebrates Korean Community Services (KCS), a valued CEC partner and longtime nonprofit dedicated to supporting New Yorkers across generations and communities. In recognition of NYC Nonprofit Week, CEC Chair and Executive Director Sarah Sayeed and Director of Voter Language Assistance Anila Cobo recently visited KCS and presented the organization with a certificate honoring its longstanding contributions to New York City.
For many years, KCS has offered a wide range of programs and services that promote civic participation, youth and adult education, community well-being, and more. With a multigenerational workforce and deep connections to communities across the city, KCS serves New Yorkers from diverse backgrounds, extending its impact beyond the Korean community.
KCS has also been a valued partner of the CEC on several initiatives. The organization has led in-language voter education workshops through our Voter Language Assistance Program, hosted Idea Generation Workshops for The People's Money, helped get out the vote, and is currently implementing "Empowered with Opportunity," one of last year's winning projects from participatory budgeting. This program supports people who are unemployed with skills and knowledge to apply for jobs, conduct an interview, and utilize professional social networking platforms.
We're proud to partner with KCS and grateful for its continued work connecting New Yorkers with resources, opportunities, and meaningful ways to participate in civic life.
Advancing racial equity across NYC
We are thrilled to announce that Mayor Mamdani and the Mayor's Office of Equity and Racial Justice (MOERJ) have officially released the 2026 New York City Racial Equity Plan. The plan includes 45 individual agency Racial Equity Plans, including the CEC's, as well as the City's first set of eight citywide goals to advance racial equity across New York City.
We look forward to working closely with MOERJ and our assigned Equity Planning Managers to move the plan forward and identify the next steps for implementation.
Read the 2026 Racial Equity Plan here.
Dancing for democracy on National Voter Registration Day
Celebrate National Voter Registration Day with an evening of music, community, and civic engagement in Downtown Brooklyn! Join us and our partners for Dancing for Democracy, a nonpartisan celebration designed to help New Yorkers get informed, get registered, and get ready to vote.
Enjoy music from DJ Misbehaviour and 17-year-old activist DJ Annie Red while connecting with fellow New Yorkers and learning more about how you can make your voice heard.
🗓️ Tuesday, September 15 | 5–8 p.m.
📍 Abolitionist Place | 110 Willoughby St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
The event is free and open to all! Click here to RSVP!
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