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District 45

Farah N. Louis

Flatbush, Midwood, East Flatbush, Flatlands, Marine Park, Canarsie

Thank you for your interest in partnership for Fiscal Year 2026 (July 2025—June 2026). 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.

Trainings

NYC Council Brooklyn Borough-Wide Budget Training

  • Topic: Meet the Council Finance Division and Overview
  • Hosted by the NYC Council Finance Division
  • Wednesday, January 29th | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Register here

Introduction to Discretionary Funding

  • Topic: Overview of Council Discretionary Funding
  • Hosted by the JCCGCI NonProfit HelpDesk
  • Tuesday, February 4th | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
  • Register here

Discretionary Funding: Simplified

  • Topic: Walkthrough of the Application
  • Hosted by the JCCGCI NonProfit HelpDesk
  • Thursday, February 6th | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
  • Register here

Brooklyn Borough-Wide Discretionary Funding Workshop

  • Topic: Borough-Wide Overview of Discretionary Funding
  • Hosted by the JCCGCI NonProfit HelpDesk
  • Wednesday, February 12th | 7:00 PM – 8:30 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

The City Council FY26 expense funding application will close on Wednesday, February 19, 2024No 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.

Capital Funding

Application Link: CapGrants Portal
More Information: Capital Funding Grants

Requests to Borough Presidents: February 20, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
Requests to City Council: March 20, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
Requests to Both Entities for the Same Project: February 20, 2025, 5:00 p.m.

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.