Communities of Color Nonprofit Stabilization Fund (CCNSF)

A capacity-building grant program established by NYC Council in 2014 to support Black, Latino, and Asian-led community-based organizations (CBOs) throughout New York City's five boroughs.

Administering Organizations: Co-administered by New York Urban League, Hispanic Federation, Coalition for Asian American Children and Families, and Asian American Federation.

Geographic Scope: New York City (all five boroughs - Manhattan, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Bronx, Queens)

Funding History:

• 2014: $2.5 million allocated
• 2022-2025: $3.755 million allocated annually by NYC Council
• NYUL receives approximately $1.3 million annually for distribution
• Total committed to Fund to date: $12.25+ million
• 634+ capacity-building projects supported to date
• 463+ organizations served by NYUL as of 2023

Eligibility:

• Community-based organizations (CBOs)
• Organizations that primarily serve a majority of African Americans as their constituency, OR
• Organizations with 51% minority leadership on board/executive staff
• NYC-based nonprofits

Funding Purpose - Capacity Building Support:

• Leadership development
• Financial management
• Outcomes system development
• Board development
• Fundraising strategy
• CRM systems and program impact tracking
• Strategic planning
• Infrastructure development

Services Provided:

• Capacity-building grants
• Training workshops on:
  • Board development
  • Financial management
  • Fundraising
  • Peer connection and networking

Oversight: New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD)

• Phone: 212.926.8000 ext. 142
• Email: ssmothers@nyul.org

Application Process

Timeline:

• Application filing period: October 11 - November 12 (annually)
• Deadline: November 12, 5:00 PM EST
• Info sessions held in October prior to application period

Information Sessions:

• Virtual community briefing webinars offered in October
• Sessions by borough focus area (Manhattan/Brooklyn/Staten Island and Bronx/Queens)
• RSVP required for Zoom access

Requirements:

1. Submit Request for Application (RFA)
2. Meet eligibility criteria (see overview)
3. Organizational budget documentation
4. Leadership composition documentation (if claiming 51% minority leadership)

Award Amounts Based On:

• Organizational budget size
• $35,000 or $45,000 grants awarded

Post-Award:

• Awardees receive training in board development, financial management, and fundraising
• Peer connection and networking opportunities

Resources:

• Visit www.ccnsfund.org to access RFA
• Visit https://www.ccnsfund.org/how-to-apply to review eligibility criteria
• Visit https://www.ccnsfund.org/community-briefings for briefing information