FY2027 Funding Opportunities: Discretionary & Capital Funding

Council Member Phil Wong encourages eligible not-for-profit organizations, community groups, and cultural institutions in Council District 30 to participate in the Fiscal Year 2027 budget process.

City Council funding plays a critical role in supporting community-based services, neighborhood programs, and long-term capital improvements that strengthen quality of life throughout the district.

Below is important information on FY2027 discretionary funding applications and capital funding for non-City organizations, including deadlines and contact information.

FY2027 Discretionary Funding (Expense Funding)

All not-for-profit, community-based organizations seeking discretionary funding for Fiscal Year 2027 must submit a Council application during the official filing period.

Application Period

• Application opens: Monday, January 5, 2026
• Submission deadline: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM

⚠️ Organizations that do not submit an application within the filing period will not be eligible for funding.

Apply for FY2027 Discretionary Funding

👉 https://bbgm-apply.yourcausegrants.com/apply/programs/b702984b-c8df-4a69-86f5-01ebf930b314

Access Submitted or In-Progress Applications

👉 https://bbgm-apply.yourcausegrants.com/apply/programs/b702984b-c8df-4a69-86f5-01ebf930b314

View Previous Applications (FY2026 and Earlier)

👉 https://us.grantrequest.com/AccountManager.aspx?sid=5404

Discretionary Budget Training Video

Applicants are strongly encouraged to watch the City Council’s training video:
👉 https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/E3Om9T4E1rsHVe49ZmjPeJLQIir1NPOrIke8s85ANVaTalYb6zz99T3NLEjlcKZS.oaVQAlMR_dKtb4g5

Application Support

For technical issues or questions related to the FY2027 discretionary application:

• 📧 discretionary@council.nyc.gov
• 📧 D30Budget@council.nyc.gov

FY2027 Capital Funding

Capital funding supports long-term physical improvements such as building renovations, equipment purchases, and infrastructure upgrades.

Important Capital Funding Information

• Capital funding for City agencies, including schools, is determined through the City budget process and Council Member priorities.
• Non-City organizations must submit a capital funding application in order to be considered.

Capital Funding for Non-City Organizations

Non-City organizations seeking FY2027 capital funding must apply through the City’s CapGrants portal.

CapGrants Portal

👉 https://www.nyc.gov/site/capitalgrants/capgrants-portal/capgrants-portal.page

All completed applications must be submitted through CapGrants, even if downloaded from another source.

Organization Types

• Community-based organizations, nonprofits, and non-DOE schools:
  👉 http://www1.nyc.gov/site/dcla/cultural-funding/capital-funding-request-page-1.page
• Cultural organizations:
  Applications may be viewed via the Department of Cultural Affairs Capital Funding page but must still be submitted through CapGrants.

Capital Application Deadlines

• Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM
  Applies if requesting any Borough President funding
• Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM
  Applies if requesting funding only from the City Council and/or Department of Cultural Affairs

District 30 Funding Assistance

For questions regarding funding opportunities in Council District 30, please contact:

William Dougherty
📧 D30Budget@council.nyc.gov

Additional Budget Resources

Learn more about the City Council budget process:
👉 https://council.nyc.gov/budget/