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Sloan Public Service Award

FUND FOR THE CITY OF NEW YORK INC

Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

$10,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Sloan Public Service Award

Description: Recognizing the unsung heroes of New York City–its public servants. Referred to as the "Nobel Prize for New York City public servants," the Sloan Public Service Awards are the most prestigious recognition the city's public servants can receive.

Geographic Scope: New York City

Eligibility:

  • City employees from mayoral and non-mayoral agencies

  • Transit and Housing Authorities

  • Health and Hospitals Corporation

  • City University of New York (CUNY)

  • Department of Education

  • District attorneys' offices

  • Public libraries

  • Approximately 325,000+ eligible employees
  • Award Details:

  • Prize package includes $10,000

  • Portrait

  • Video retrospective

  • Commemorative plaque and brochure

  • Winners honored at their offices by Fund's executive team and Sloan Selection Panel members
  • History: Since 1973, the Fund for the City of New York has honored outstanding civil servants with these awards. Generously supported by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation for over two decades.

    Selection Process: Winners are carefully selected by the Sloan Public Service Awards Panel, chaired by a distinguished civic leader. Extensive vetting is conducted.

    About the Fund: The Fund for the City of New York was established by the Ford Foundation in 1968 with the mandate to improve the quality of life for all New Yorkers.

    How to Apply

    How to Apply

    • Nomination Process: Nominations are accepted for eligible city employees
    • Contact: Nomination information available at fcny.org
    • Selection: Winners are selected by the Sloan Public Service Awards Panel after extensive vetting

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