Please be advised that all not-for-profit community-based organizations that wish to apply for discretionary funding for FY2026 must submit a Council Application. The FY2026 application will be posted on the Council’s website at this location on Monday, January 6th, 2025 and the submission deadline will be on Wednesday, February 19th, 2025.

Apply for FY2026 Discretionary Funding
Access Submitted and In-Progress Applications

Also, please note that if an application is not submitted within the filing period, the community-based organization will not be eligible for funding.

Click here to watch the Fiscal Year 2025 Discretionary Budget Training Video.

For any issues or questions regarding the FY 2026 application, please contact discretionary@council.nyc.gov