How To Get Paid

MONS is committed to making it easier for nonprofits to work with the City and get paid on time. Whether you're accessing advance payments or navigating invoicing in PASSPort, we are here to provide the tools and support you need to stay financially strong while delivering essential services to New Yorkers.

Below, explore our Payment Initiatives—including record-setting FY26 advances and the Returnable Grant Fund—and find Budgeting and Invoicing Resources to help you stay on track:

Payment Initiatives 

• FY26 advances: Nonprofit providers contracted with the city will receive a record $5 billion in advance payments during Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, delivering much-needed upfront resources to organizations that provide critical services to the most vulnerable New Yorkers
  • ADD COPY Explain who is eligible, when you can expect to receive advances, and link agency specific pages with recoupment schedule or overall FAQ with recoupment schedules
• Returnable Grant Fund (MOCS): Access to interest-free, service fee-free loans for human service providers contracting with the City
• Search for awarded and cleared status for discretionary funding: Discretionary Award Tracker | MOCS
• Review the application and materials to obtain an Indirect Cost Rate (ICR): Indirect Cost Rate Initiative | MOCS

Budgeting and Invoicing Resources:

Budgets and invoices must be submitted and approved before an organization can be reimbursed for services provided on a city contract. Budgets and invoices must be submitted in PASSPort. Please find below a list of resources and materials to help you submit invoices.

• Budgeting and Invoicing FAQs
• Submit a FY Budget (PO)
• Request an Advance
• Request a Budget Modification (POCR)
• Submit Invoices
• VIDEO: Submitting an invoice in passport
• Create and Submit Invoicing Deductions
• Apply a Credit to an Invoice
• Download PASSport Data