Please be advised that all not-for-profit community-based organizations that wish to apply for discretionary funding for FY2027 must submit a Council Application. The FY2027 application will be posted on the Council’s website at this location on Monday, January 5th, 2026 and the submission deadline will be on Wednesday, February 18th, 2026 @ 6:00PM.

Apply for FY2027 Discretionary Funding
Access Submitted and In-Progress FY 2027 Applications
View Previous Applications (FY 2026 and earlier)

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 2027 Discretionary Budget Training Video.
Click here to view the FY27 CM Budget Contacts and Forms

For any issues or questions regarding the FY 2027 application, please contact discretionary@council.nyc.gov