Participatory Budgeting

Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Requests

The New York City Council is now soliciting applications for Fiscal Year 2027 discretionary funding from eligible community-based organizations (must be a registered nonprofit). Please note that late applications for expense or capital funding will not be accepted – no exceptions.

Expense Funding

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 at 6:00PM.

Apply for FY2027 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 2027 application, please contact discretionary@council.nyc.gov

This year, our office will not hold any in-person or virtual budget meetings with groups that received discretionary funding in FY26 from our office unless there are extenuating circumstances that necessitate a meeting.

Capital Funding

Non-City organizations applying for Fiscal Year 2027 capital funding may now download and submit applications at the CapGrants portal. All groups should submit their completed applications through this portal. Project eligibility can be determined by reviewing the information listed here.

Cultural organizations may view and download their applications via the Department of Cultural Affairs Capital Funding page. Your group should still submit completed applications through the CapGrants portal.

Application deadlines vary depending on the source of the funding your group has requested.

• February 19, 2026 5:00pm: applies if your project requests any funding from Borough Presidents (including those groups that are also requesting funding from the Council or Department of Cultural Affairs)
• March 19, 2026, 5:00pm: applies if your project is only requesting funding from the Council and/or the Department of Cultural Affairs

For more information, visit this link. If you are experiencing technical difficulties, please contact our office with a detailed description and screenshots (if possible) explaining the issue by emailing District35@council.nyc.gov.

Note: Applicants who created CapGrants accounts in the last two years can sign in using their same accounts. If you have forgotten your password, you can reset it on the sign in page. Anyone who did not create an account during the FY24, FY25, or FY26 process will need to do so this year. Accounts from the old site have not been carried over.

Supplemental Application

Our office will not require a supplemental application for any FY27 expense or capital discretionary funding applicants. Should you wish to provide additional information about your request, you may email it to our office at District35@council.nyc.gov. 

Caucus & Delegation Applications

Black, Latino, and Asian Caucus (BLAC)

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Brooklyn Delegation

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LGBTQIA+ Caucus

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Progressive Caucus

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Women’s Caucus

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Further Assistance

For any issues or questions regarding the FY 2027 application, please contact discretionary@council.nyc.gov. If you need assistance filling out the application, you may reach out to the NonProfit Help Desk by calling 718-449-5000 x 2267 or filling out this web form.

To receive additional updates on the discretionary budget process, you may sign up for our office e-newsletter by visiting this link.

Should you have additional questions, please reach out to our office by emailing District35@council.nyc.gov or calling us at 718-260-9191.