Learn how to get up to $5,000 for your neighborhood or small business!

Come learn about CitizensNYC’s grant opportunities for small businesses and community projects.

These grants are open to:

• Small businesses with at least 2 years in operation

• Community groups of 2 or more people

• Non-profits with an annual budget of under 250k

Representatives from CitizensNYC will walk through eligibility requirements, the grant timeline, and share detailed grant writing tips and sample responses to help you better understand how to approach the application. There will also be time for Q&A with staff familiar with the review process.

See below to learn more about both grant opportunities:

Community Leaders Grants:

Citizens NYC’s Community Leaders Grants offer up to $5,000 for projects that bring New Yorkers together to improve neighborhood life, strengthen local leadership, and scale community partnerships. Their 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. Click below to learn more.

Neighborhood Business Grants:

Citizens NYC’s Neighborhood Business Grants offer up to $5,000 for initiatives your small business undertakes to positively impact your community. They fund all kinds of community-minded businesses—from barbershops and bookstores to wellness studios, cafés, and childcare providers—who play a positive role in their neighborhood. Whether you’re just starting out or growing your impact, they want to support businesses that are rooted in, and giving back to, their neighborhoods. Click below to learn more.

Meet Citizens NYC

CitizensNYC is one of New York’s oldest microgranting organizations. They’ve spent 50 years funding and supporting everyday New Yorkers working to improve their communities—from block parties to environmental resilience.