OPEN — CitizensNYC 2027 Community Leaders Grants. Applications opened November 2, 2026; next deadline February 1, 2027 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Verified 2026-11-02
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New York City – CitizensNYC 2027 Community Leaders Grants (Up to $5,000; February 1, 2027)
CitizensNYC will open its 2027 Community Leaders Grant cycle November 2, 2026. NYC resident-led nonprofit and volunteer neighborhood groups can seek up to $5,000 for community projects; apply by February 1, 2027 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Two volunteers, small-group budget and other funder conditions apply.
Required next actionReview official CitizensNYC Community Leaders Grant instructions at https://www.citizensnyc.org/clg/ and the linked 2027 sample application; verify NYC resident-led group, at least two volunteers, non-profit-generating project, group budget below $250,000 (schools exempt), and no larger-organization affiliate. Prepare project description, June 2027-May 2028 timeline, and up-to-$5,000 project budget. Apply at the linked WizeHive portal beginning November 2, 2026; submit by February 1, 2027, 5:00 p.m. ET.