Neighborhood Business Grant

Geographic Scope: New York City (all five boroughs); specific funding partnerships may target specific neighborhoods (e.g., below 14th Street Manhattan via Trinity Church Wall Street partnership)

Award Amount: Up to $5,000 per grant; average grant size approximately $3,000-$8,333 based on historical awards

Program Description: CitizensNYC offers grants to support neighborhood small businesses, particularly those struggling to maintain operations and community presence. The program helps keep business doors open and supports local economic development and leadership.

Focus Areas:

• Small business support and economic opportunity
• Neighborhood business infrastructure and operations
• Local business networking and leadership development
• Community-based businesses
• Minority-owned and women-owned businesses

Eligibility:

• Neighborhood small businesses
• Local business owners
• Community-based enterprises
• Historically underserved businesses
• Businesses in low-income areas

Partnership Funding Examples:

• Trinity Church Wall Street: $200,000 grant to support businesses below 14th Street in Manhattan (2022)
  • Resulted in 18 neighborhood businesses receiving direct cash grants
  • Examples of recipients: Albert Lam Bespoke (tailor), 47 Division Street (butcher), Bluestockings Cooperative (bookstore/community space)

Organization Background:

• Over 47+ years of awarding microgrants
• Awards over $1 million annually
• Provides networking and leadership development opportunities

Contact Information:

• Email: businessgrants@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:

• Access to CitizensNYC network of community leaders
• Leadership development
• Network building opportunities
• Grantee community support

How to Apply

1. Contact CitizensNYC for application details and assistance
   • Email: businessgrants@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 an annual basis (rolling deadline suggested)

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