Thank you for your interest in partnership for Fiscal Year 2027 (July 2026—June 2027). As we enter into a new discretionary funding season, our office receives many requests and inquiries regarding the process and we want to ensure you have the information to participate.
The City Council FY27 expense funding application will close on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. No further applications will be accepted after this date. If you did not complete your discretionary funding application prior to this date, you will not be eligible for funding during this budget cycle. The form below is used to schedule meetings for those who have already submitted their application.
Trainings
Get Registration Ready for 2026 NYC Council Discretionary Applications
- Hosted by the JCCGCI NonProfit Help Desk
- Thursday, January 8th | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
- Register here
NYC Council Discretionary Funding: What is it and how to apply
- Hosted by the JCCGCI NonProfit Help Desk
- Multiple Dates Available:
NYC Council Discretionary Capital Funding
- Hosted by the JCCGCI NonProfit Help Desk
- Friday, January 23rd | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
- Register here
FOR ARTS ORGANIZATIONS: How to apply for NYC Council Discretionary Funding
- Hosted by the JCCGCI NonProfit Help Desk
- Wednesday, January 28th | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
- Register here
You Ask, We Answer: NYC Discretionary Expense Application
- Hosted by the JCCGCI NonProfit Help Desk
- Wednesday, February 11th | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
- Register here
Application
Please note, in order to be considered for discretionary funding (both expense and capital), you must fill out the City Council application in addition to our office’s supplementary form.
Expense Funding
Application Link: Council Discretionary Application
More Information: NYC Council Budget
Capital Funding
Application Link: CapGrants Portal
More Information: Capital Funding Grants
| Requests to Borough Presidents: | Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 5:00 PM |
| Requests to City Council ONLY: | Thursday, March 19, 2026 | 5:00 PM |
| Requests to Both Entities for the Same Project: | Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 5:00 PM |
If you or your organization have questions regarding your Council application, please email discretionary@council.nyc.gov, and if you have specific questions regarding your application for the district, please email our office at District45@council.nyc.gov.