Community Leaders Grant

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

Program Description: CitizensNYC offers grants to support local leaders, community groups, and grassroots organizations making a difference in their neighborhoods. The organization has spent over 50 years funding everyday New Yorkers working to improve their communities.

Focus Areas:

• Community building and neighborhood improvement
• Block parties and community engagement
• Environmental resilience and sustainability
• Economic opportunity and public safety
• Local beautification
• Social justice and equity initiatives

Eligibility:

• Local leaders
• Community groups
• Grassroots organizations
• Small businesses (also eligible under separate Neighborhood Business Grant program)
• Organizations working in low-income areas

Organization Background:

• One of New York's oldest and largest microgranting organizations
• Has awarded over $1 million in funding through hundreds of grants annually
• Supports 500+ grantee partners across the five boroughs
• Provides microgrants averaging $3,000

Contact Information:

• Email: grants@citizensnyc.org
• Office Address: 461 W 126th St #5W, New York, NY 10027
• Mailing Address: 30 E. 125th St., #189, New York, NY 10035
• Website: citizensnyc.org

Support Services:

• Office Hours available for applicants
• Mentorship and training support
• Access to vast network of community leaders
• Capacity-building support

How to Apply

1. Contact CitizensNYC for application details and assistance
   • Email: grants@citizensnyc.org
   • Attend Office Hours for personalized guidance
2. Submit Application through CitizensNYC's application process
   • Specific required materials and narrative questions not detailed in provided content
3. Timeline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis (recurrence suggests annual review cycles)

Note: Detailed application requirements, forms, and specific deadlines should be obtained directly from CitizensNYC or through their website at citizensnyc.org.