Thank you for your interest in applying for City Council discretionary funding. The application period for Fiscal Year 2026 is now closed. Please check back in the fall when information regarding funding policies and procedures for Fiscal Year 2027 will be posted.
Organizations selected to receive funding for FY26 will be required to submit a FY26 Status Report next year. For any questions regarding policies and procedures for the City Council Discretionary Expense Funding Application, you can contact the City Council Finance Team at discretionary@council.nyc.gov.
If you applied for funding please review the guide below to check the status of your request.
To learn more about discretionary funding policies and procedures please refer to the following resource:
• Discretionary Funding Policies and Procedures
Eligibility Guidelines for Non-City Agencies
If your organization is a non-city agency with non-profit status and you are seeking capital funding, please carefully review the eligibility guidelines. It is essential to provide all required documentation to the City for final approval and comply with post-designation requirements.
Thank you again for your interest in City Council funding. We look forward to working with you to support initiatives that benefit our community!