Support and Trainings

The team at the Mayor's Office of Nonprofit Services (MONS) provides support to nonprofit organizations across NYC. Whether your organization is interested in learning more about contracting with NYC, strengthening your organization's internal controls, or wants to connect with other nonprofits we are here to help. 

• We launched City & Councilmembers Open Network for Nonprofit Engagement & Collaboration Tours (CONNECT), an initiative to host nonprofit roundtables in each of the 51 Council districts. These sessions are designed to demystify the city’s contracting and payment processes, strengthen relationships with the nonprofit sector, and show the Administration’s commitment to transparency and accessibility for all New Yorkers
  
  During these in-person sessions, our office will:

• Troubleshoot provider’s contract‑related issues in real time with city agency Chief Nonprofit Officers providing one-on-one assistance.
• Help nonprofits navigate PASSPort, the city’s digital procurement system, with MOCS staff giving hands on support.
• Address additional questions and provide a deeper overview of resources and services available to nonprofits through the city’s contracting process.

• Click our YouTube page to watch webinars, and short tutorials to help you navigate through the contracting process.

• Want to learn how to apply for the City Council Discretionary Funding? Click here to read our presentation for more information.

• Learn about upcoming trainings: Mayor's Office of Nonprofit Services Eventbrite

• Reach out to us directly using our contact form

• Learn about and apply for a School-Aged Child Care permit or license for all children and youth servicing locations

• Receive emergency updates (Notify NYC): Text NOTIFYNYC to 692-692 to receive citywide emergency updates straight to your phone

• Prepare for an emergency (NYC Emergency Management): Make an Emergency Plan for your nonprofit, and know your Hurricane Evacuation Zone.

• Get Emergency Alerts for Organizations that Serve People with Disabilities and Others with Access and Functional Needs (NYC Emergency Management, MO for People with Disabilities, NYC Health Department): Receive public preparedness and emergency information designed for use by individuals with disabilities or access and functional needs.

• COVID-19 Resources (NYC Health Department): Information on prevention, testing, and treatment

• Protect Against EBT Scams and File for Replacement: Learn about scams targeted at Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cardholders, how to protect your benefits and how you can have stolen benefits replaced.

• Looking for affordable office space? The Interchurch Center is a nonprofit (and a hub) on Manhattan's Upper West Side offering affordable office space for nonprofits, year-round programming, free event space, wifi, parking, and shared services. 

Volunteers and Hiring

• Request Volunteers (DFA): Aging Connect places NYC Aging registered volunteers at your organization.

• Volunteer Recruitment (NYC Service): Sign up to get help recruiting skilled and passionate volunteers

• Host an AmeriCorps service member (NYC Service): Receive capacity-building support to achieve your mission and reach more New Yorkers

• Hire Qualified Employees (HRA): HRA Business Link works with employers to fill their job openings, and provides opportunities for job seekers receiving cash assistance, as well as free job matching services to all job-seeking New Yorkers

• Recruit at a City Job Fair (HRA): Sign up to participate in an upcoming city job fair.

• Apply for a Background Check (NYS OCFS): Learn about and apply for a NYS background check for any employee or volunteer working with children.

• Family Development Credential Program (DYCD): New York State professional development training for frontline staff and management of DYCD-funded and other community-based organizations, non-profits or designated City agencies located in any of NYC's 42 Neighborhood Development Areas (NDA's)

• Child Welfare/Juvenile Justice Training and Workforce Development (ACS): Training for child welfare and juvenile justice direct service staff and supervisors.

• Find nonprofit jobs on job banks from New York Nonprofits and Nonprofit New York.

City Tools and Facilities

• Complimentary Subway Transportation Program (DYCD/MTA): Provides youth-serving organizations with free subway certificates for educational and recreational trips.

• NYCityMap: Explore various maps of NYC to access data on zoning, population, environment, health, crime, vaccination sites, and more.

• Park Permits (NYC Parks): Access permits for facilities including sports fields, event space, and pools.

• Licenses, Permit Applications and Registrations (DOT): Access permits for street lighting, construction, parking, vehicles, and more.

• NYC DOT Art Partners and Temporary Art Program (DOT): Opportunities for community-based organizations and artists to present public art on DOT property in all five boroughs. Visit the Community Commissions program for DOT-funded opportunities.

Capacity Building

• Free Legal Assistance (SBS): Free Legal, compliance, and governance support to nonprofits and community-based organizations

• Nonprofit Management Assistance (SBS): Organizational development opportunities for organizations to identify strengths and grow through challenges

• Capacity Building Resources (DYCD): DYCD funded organizations may apply for scholarships and support through intensive consulting engagements funded by DYCD.

• Communities of Color Nonprofit Stabilization Fund: Annual application for consulting assistance to help NYC nonprofits thrive.