The Citizens Committee for New York City is seeking applications for its Community Leaders Grants to improve neighborhood life, strengthen local leadership, and scale community partnerships.
Donor Name: Citizens Committee for New York City Community
State: New York
City: Selected Cities
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/02/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Grantee partners define their community priorities, and as a result they support a diverse range of projects in the areas of arts and culture, education and youth, environment and climate, health and wellness, economic development, and public safety.
Funding Information
CitizensNYC awards microgrants of up to $5,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for a Community Leaders Grant:
- They must live in one of New York City’s five boroughs.
- Their group or project must be “community-oriented,” meaning it currently has, or will have, two or more volunteers associated with it.
- Their group or project must not be profit-generating. They must be nonprofits or grassroots volunteer groups.
- Their group or project must have a budget of less than $250,000 (schools and school programs are exempt).
- Their group or project must not an affiliate or chapter of a larger organization.
- Their group or project cannot promote religious, political, or any other ideology.
For more information, visit CCNYC.
