Current Opportunities

Funding Opportunities for Nonprofits and Community-Based Organizations (CBO’s)

Implement Community-Driven Projects

The NYC Civic Engagement Commission (CEC) is excited to announce a unique opportunity for 20 community partners to implement the most-voted expense projects from Cycle 3 of "The People's Money," NYC's citywide Participatory Budgeting process. These 20 initiatives, chosen by New Yorkers, reflect a diverse range of priorities aimed at strengthening communities through education, wellness, and economic opportunity. Projects range from providing swimming lessons and lifeguard certification for youth in public housing to free financial literacy workshops for teens to so much more! Important Note: All selected projects must be implemented in Taskforce on Racial Inclusion & Equity (TRIE) neighborhoods designated by the CEC. Ready to make an impact? See a full list of the winning projects, their funding amounts, and implementation geographies here.

Special Pilot Opportunity - The People’s Design by Community (The People’s DxC) Fellowship Pilot Program

In this year's The People’s Money process, the organization that is selected to implement the Youth Entrepreneurship Program in Manhattan will be required to participate in the Designed by Community (DxC) Fellowship Pilot Program. This selected organization will receive additional funding, extended timeline, and program facilitation support through the DxC Fellowship.
If you select the Youth Entrepreneurship Program (Manhattan) in Section I of the application, more information will be provided.