Applicants are invited to apply for the Manhattan Community Awards Program.
Donor Name: Manhattan Borough
State: New York
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement
Deadline: 08/30/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Manhattan-based organizations serving seniors, youth, arts organizations, composting and education programs, education and recreational programming.
The Manhattan Community Awards Program (MCAP) is contracted through three city agencies: the Department for the Aging (DFTA), the Department of Corrections (DOC), and the Department of Education (DOE).
Focus Areas
The Manhattan Community Award Program prioritizes funding to organizations working with Manhattan communities and addressing the priorities noted below.
For FY 25, They seek to fund programs that address (but are not limited to) the following core priorities:
- Senior Programs
- Climate Mitigation and Resiliency
- Public engagement around specific Manhattan-based resiliency projects
- Green roof projects, hydroponics, and community gardens
- Education
- Sports and other after-school physical education programs
- Youth arts programs
- Youth health and wellness programs
- Anti-Gun Violence Initiatives
- Anti-gun violence and intervention programs
- Performance, literary and visual arts partnerships addressing social justice and the impacts of racism
- School-arts organization partnerships pertaining to anti-gun initiatives.
Funding Information
- One-time contract ranging from $5,000 to $10,000.
- This is a reimbursement grant.
Eligibility Criteria
- Any religious organizations must have a 501(c)3 human service organization designation.
- All organizations must provide proof of insurance.
- Funds can only support activities and programs conducted within Manhattan.
For more information, visit Manhattan borough.
