City Council Discretionary Funding Applications Now Open

Council Member Kevin C. Riley’s office is excited to announce that the New York City Council Discretionary Expense Funding application portal for Fiscal Year 2026 is now open. Applications will close promptly on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 5:00 PM. Please note: Late submissions will not be accepted, and the portal will not re-open.

How to Apply

To apply for discretionary funding or check the status of your application, visit the portal: https://council.nyc.gov/budget/.
For additional resources, visit our dedicated webpage: www.linktr.ee/rileybudget.

Helpful Tips:

• Watch the FY2025 training recording provided by the City Council.
• Refer to the “Policies and Procedures” document under “Recent Budget News” for detailed application guidance.
• Complete the mandatory supplemental form as part of your application.

Key Reminders:

• Only non-profit organizations and city agencies may apply. For-profit entities are not eligible.
• Services must be non-discriminatory and open to the public.
• Newly-established organizations are limited to a funding cap of $10,000 from a single source or $20,000 total.
• Fiscal sponsorships are not permitted.
•  If an organization is awarded discretionary funding, access to such funding is reimbursement-based: recipients must submit receipts for all expenses for approval from the Mayor’s Office for Contract Services.
• Ensure your 501(c) tax-exemption information and annual filings are up to date.
• Verify your registration with the New York State Charities Bureau.

For assistance with the portal, contact discretionary@council.nyc.gov.

Save the Dates:

Council Member Riley will host two in-person Budget Workshops for non-profit organizations and interested parties:

• Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at 6:00 PM
  Northeast Bronx YMCA, 1250 E 229th St, Bronx, NY 10466
• Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 6:00 PM
  Section 5 Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop East, Room 45, Bronx, NY 10475

RSVP: www.bit.ly/RileyBudgetWorkshops25

Special Grants Presentation
Join us for a co-hosted event with the Citizens Committee for NYC to learn about their open grant opportunities:

• Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 4:00 PM
  Baychester Library, 2049 Asch Loop North, Bronx, NY 10475
  RSVP: www.bit.ly/CitizensGrantJ14

Capital Funding Applications

Parties interested in capital funding can apply through CapGrants. Deadlines vary based on your application type:

• Borough Presidents: February 20, 2025, 5:00 PM
• City Council: March 20, 2025, 5:00 PM
• Both: February 20, 2025, 5:00 PM

For more information or eligibility guidelines, visit the CapGrants website.

Contact Us

If you have questions, connect with our Deputy Chief of Staff & Budget Director, Jahmal Yapp, at jyapp@council.nyc.gov.