Budget Requests

Thank you for your interest in applying for City Council discretionary funding through the Office of Council Member Alexa Avilés (District 38).

Discretionary Expense Funding Requests

The FY27 City Council Discretionary Expense Funding application is open to eligible nonprofit and community-based organizations from Monday, January 5, 2026 until Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM. Organizations that do not submit an application by the deadline will not be eligible for FY27 funding.

Apply and learn more at: https://council.nyc.gov/budget

For technical questions about the application, please contact the City Council Finance Division at discretionary@council.nyc.gov.

Capital Funding Requests

The FY27 City Council Capital Funding application is open to eligible nonprofit and community-based organizations through the City’s CapGrants system. Organizations are strongly encouraged to apply for both Borough President and City Council capital funding, when applicable. 

FY27 Capital Application Deadlines

• Borough President Capital Projects: Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM
• City Council Capital Projects: Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Apply and learn more at: https://www.nyc.gov/site/capitalgrants/index.page

Cultural organizations should also review and apply through the Department of Cultural Affairs Capital Funding process, in addition to submitting an application via CapGrants. Learn more at: https://www.nyc.gov/site/dcla/cultural-funding/capital-funding-request-page-1.page

Meeting Requests

To request a budget-related meeting, organizations may complete the optional District 38 Supplemental Budget Meeting Request Form: https://forms.office.com/r/Rd8KZB02D2

Community-based organizations located within Council District 38 may be contacted individually regarding meeting scheduling.
For additional information or assistance, please contact us at District38@council.nyc.gov