ABNY Foundation General Grants 2026

Geographic Scope: Five boroughs of New York City

Funding Priority Areas:
The ABNY Foundation provides grants in two priority areas:

Economic Opportunity

Programs that:

• Focus on career training with tangible skill or accreditation at program completion
• Support small businesses, entrepreneurship, and vibrant commercial districts

Civic Engagement

Initiatives that:

• Remove barriers to civic participation
• Increase civic literacy and dialogue
• Cultivate the next generation of civic leaders

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a small or mid-size nonprofit with 50 employees or less
• Must provide direct services within the five NYC boroughs
• Must be designated as 501(c)(3) under US Internal Revenue Code OR possess fiscal sponsorship from a registered 501(c)(3) organization
• For-profit organizations are not eligible
• Maximum of three consecutive annual awards - Previous grantees with three consecutive awards must wait one year before becoming eligible for a new grant

Grantee Benefits:
In addition to the $10,000 grant award, grantees receive:

• Free access to select ABNY Member Events, including:
  • ABNY's signature Power Breakfasts
  • ABNY Talks
  • Annual Spirit of ABNY Awards reception

Application Deadlines:

• May 31 (awards announced June 30)
• October 31 (awards announced November 30)

Applications are reviewed twice per year.

Past Grantees: View list available on ABNY Foundation website

Note: The ABNY Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) organization under the US Internal Revenue Code.

Application Process

Application Deadlines:

• May 31, 2026 (Award decisions June 30, 2026)
• October 31, 2026 (Award decisions November 30, 2026)

Applications reviewed twice per year.

How to Apply:

1. Review eligibility guidelines
2. Download PDF of application questions (available on application page)
3. Complete online application
4. Submit by deadline date

Application Components:
Specific narrative questions are available in the downloadable PDF application document.

Required Elements (based on eligibility):

• Organization information and 501(c)(3) verification
• Program description focusing on Economic Opportunity and/or Civic Engagement
• Description of direct services provided
• Target community/populations served
• Project outcomes and metrics
• Budget information
• Staff information (to verify 50 employee or less requirement)

Submission Method: Online application portal

Questions/Support: Contact info@abny.org with any questions