How much funding does Community Leaders Grant provide?

Community Leaders Grant provides Up to $5,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Community Leaders Grant?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Community Leaders Grant

CITIZENS COMMITTEE FOR NEW YORK CITY INC

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Funding Amount

Up to $5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Community Leaders Grant

Funder: Citizens Committee for New York City (CitizensNYC)

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

Award Amount: Up to $5,000 per grant

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:

Founded in 1975

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.

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