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Grant Awards $5K to Improve Neighborhood Life in NYC
Citizens NYC is awarding microgrants up to $5,000 to small non-profits, volunteer-led iniatives, youth leadership councils, and public schools addressing neighborhood concerns and issues in the areas of arts and culture, education and youth, environment and climate, health and wellness, economic development, and public safety.
The Community Leaders Grant provides financial and capacity building support to neighborhood leaders in the five boroughs that are committed to making their communities, "more connected, resilient, and healthier".
The application submission period runs through Monday, February 1, 2027 at 5PM EST, with projects occuring between June 2027 and May 2028. Applicants do not need to be a non-profit organization to apply.
CitizensNYC, is one of the nation’s first micro-funding organizations, provides financial and capacity-building support to New York City neighborhood leaders who are making their communities more connected, resilient, and healthier.