Mayor Adams Kicks Off “NYC Nonprofit Week” by Unveiling Record Number of Contracts Submitted for Registration, Highlighting Adams Administration’s Continued Support for Nonprofits

August 18, 2025

88 Percent of Fiscal Year 2026 Human Service Contracts Were Submitted for Registration on Time, Nearly Double Last Year’s Total

Announcement Builds on Mayor Adams’ Unprecedented Fiscal Year 2026 Investment of up to 50 Percent in Advance Payments for Many Nonprofit Providers

NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and the Mayor’s Office of Nonprofit Services (MONS) today kicked off “NYC Nonprofit Week” to showcase the Adams administration’s efforts to recognize the essential role nonprofit organizations play in providing critical services to the most vulnerable New Yorkers as the administration continues to ensure that these organizations get paid on time. As part of this effort, the Adams administration announced a contracting milestone: 812 contracts were submitted for registration on-time ahead of the new fiscal year — nearly double last year’s total of 430 contracts. In total, 88 percent of the already planned Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 human service contracts across agencies are now registered — the highest percentage of contracts registered in the past five years. This work builds on Mayor Adams unprecedented $5 billion in advance payments to city-contracted nonprofits in FY 2026.

“Nonprofits are the engine that keeps New York City moving. When New Yorkers need help, nonprofits are always there with the resources, expertise, and people that get the job done,” said Mayor Adams. “These organizations are a lifeline for so many families across the five boroughs, and we must have their backs to deliver day in and day out for New Yorkers. Today, our administration is proud to kick off ‘NYC Nonprofit Week’ by announcing this major contracting milestone as we deepen our commitment to support nonprofits across our city.”

“Nonprofits are both partners in service delivery and the heart of our city’s safety net. Every day, they stand alongside vulnerable New Yorkers, which is why we’re making meaningful investments and implementing policies like our new advance payment directive,” said Deputy Mayor for Strategic Initiatives Ana J. Almanzar. “As we celebrate 'NYC Nonprofit Week,' this administration recognizes the vital role nonprofits play in lifting up communities, and we are committed to giving them the stability, resources, and respect they need to continue their work. New York City cannot thrive without its nonprofits, and we will continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with them to build a stronger, fairer city for all.”

“NYC Nonprofit Week is our chance to celebrate the powerful partnership between public servants in government and the dedicated nonprofit providers who work to make sure New Yorkers are never left to face hardship alone,” said Mayor's Office of Nonprofit Services Executive Director Michael Sedillo. “I’m especially proud of our Chief Nonprofit Officers and the agency staff who worked tirelessly to register an unprecedented number of contracts on time this year. None of this progress would have been possible without the unrelenting public servants at the Mayor’s Office of Contract Services, whose leadership in this year’s Timeliness Initiative united this administration in getting resources where they belong: serving New Yorkers.”

“The success of this year’s timeliness initiative isn’t just about hitting a number — it’s about how we got there,” said Mayor’s Office of Contract Services (MOCS) Director and City Chief Procurement Officer Kim Yu. “As we kick off ‘NYC Nonprofit Week,’ we’re celebrating not only this milestone, but the deep partnership between the Adams administration and the nonprofit sector that made it possible. We took a fresh look at how we work with agencies and providers, and focused on building real trust, clear communication, and a process that actually makes sense for people. Agencies like the Department of Youth and Community Development and many others stepped up in a big way, and their commitment helped drive this achievement. That’s what people-centered government looks like — 88 percent of contracts submitted on time, services ready to go on day one.”

During FY 2025, city agencies performed at the highest levels in partnership with nonprofit providers to ensure timely contract registration, under the guidance of MOCS. Through its “Timely Registration Initiative,” MOCS focused on streamlining the contracting process, enhancing transparency, and ensuring that providers received stronger and more consistent support from the city throughout every stage of contracting. These improvements were made possible through a combination of streamlined interagency communications, real-time technical assistance, and system upgrades to PASSPort — the city’s digital procurement platform. Today’s achievement sets a new standard for timely, equitable service delivery in New York City.

NYC Nonprofit Week was created in recognition of National Nonprofit Day, observed annually on August 17, to shine a spotlight on the critical role nonprofits play in providing essential services to New Yorkers, including children, justice-involved individuals, older adults, people with disabilities, and those experiencing homelessness. Throughout this week, the Adams administration will celebrate the contributions of nonprofits with executive leadership visiting organizations across the city, reflecting the administration’s broader commitment to ensuring that nonprofits are paid on time, fully supported, and empowered to continue delivering essential services to New Yorkers every day.

Today’s announcement also builds on the Adams administration’s continued efforts to significantly invest in, support, and enact policies that uplift the nonprofit sector in New York City. Earlier this spring, MONS relaunched ContractStat , a system that brings data-driven accountability to nonprofit contracting, providing both quantitative metrics — such as contract registration and payment timelines — and qualitative insights. Additionally, this past January, Mayor Adams announced Executive Order 47, which established the role of chief nonprofit officers to improve services, deliver quality customer support in response to nonprofit outreach, and expedite payments and communications with nonprofit providers. Today, already 18 chief nonprofit officers have been appointed by city agencies, working closely with nonprofit organizations to drive progress.

In April 2024, Mayor Adams announced the city’s first-ever Nonprofit Advisory Council. Comprised of leaders and experts in the nonprofit sector, the advisory council works with MONS to serve as a link between the Adams administration and the nonprofit organizations dedicated to serving New Yorkers. In March 2024, the Adams administration announced a $741 million investment for an estimated 80,000 human services workers employed by nonprofit organizations with a city contract as part of a new cost-of-living adjustment. The human services workforce — which is overwhelmingly female at 66 percent and 46 percent women of color — remains on the frontlines of the most pressing issues facing the city as they deliver vital services across housing, food access, health services, and asylum seeker services, among other areas. To date, the Adams administration has invested over $1.4 billion toward wage enhancements for the human services sector.

Finally, early on in the administration, Mayor Adams and MOCS worked on the “Clear the Backlog” initiative, which has unlocked over $6 billion in funds for nonprofits that were long overdue, allowing these organizations to get paid for delivering their vital services.

“This is a bold commitment to people over paperwork,” said Reverend Dr. Darlene “Dr. Dee” Williams, president and CEO, Darlene Williams Consulting. “Timely contract registration ensures that mission-driven organizations can deliver critical, life-changing services without delay. As a champion for equity and sustainability in the human services sector, I applaud the city’s efforts to raise the standard for responsive, human-centered governance.”

“This is more than a bureaucratic milestone... it’s a critical step forward for New York City’s nonprofit sector,” Tatiana Arguello, executive director, Nonprofit Staten Island. “Nonprofits have been calling for timely contract registration for years because lives, programs, and jobs are on the line. Nearly doubling on-time submissions in just one year sends a powerful message: the City is listening, and it’s acting. Timely registration allows nonprofits to start the fiscal year without disruption and to focus on delivering the vital services our communities rely on. We applaud the administration for transforming long-standing advocacy into action and setting a new standard for partnership, equity, and trust.”

"I want to applaud the City of New York for prioritizing timely contract processing, especially in light of federal budget cuts that will stifle already constrained systems,” said Eichakeem McClary, executive vice president, chief legal officer and strategic initiatives, United Way of New York City. “This significant improvement is an important step towards ensuring that community-based organizations efficiently get necessary resources as they keep the city afloat, offering critical services to our most vulnerable communities."

"We applaud New York City’s commitment to streamline and improve the human services contracting process and the progress that they have made,” said Lisa David, president and CEO, Public Health Solutions. “Having a system of accountability is having an impact. As federal support for essential social services such as Medicaid faces ongoing challenges, fast contracting work will be essential so that our city's key human services providers can keep supporting the communities that rely on them. PHS is proud to partner with the city and community-based health organizations to ensure human services contracts are executed quickly and efficiently, and we look forward to working together to further improve New Yorkers' access to the services they need."

“As CEO of Partnership With Children, this significant milestone and investment in timely human services contracting directly impacts our ability to provide essential services to New Yorkers across the City,” said Wesner Pierre, CEO, Partnership with Children. “I applaud Mayor Eric Adams, Chief Procurement Officer Kim Yu, and the entire team for their commitment to improving our city's service delivery. Timely contract registration for all nonprofit organizations ensures that critical programs can begin on schedule, allowing nonprofits to deliver vital support without delay. This investment doesn't just benefit the most vulnerable — it strengthens the very infrastructure that makes New York City a thriving, resilient community, creating safety and opportunity for all. When nonprofits succeed, the entire city flourishes.”

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