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District 9

Yusef Salaam

Morningside Heights, Manhattanville-West Harlem, Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill, Harlem (South), Harlem (North), East Harlem (South), East Harlem (North), Upper West Side-Manhattan Valley

Legal Name Amount CM Purpose of Funds Agency Fund
4ward
Inclusion Consulting, Inc.
$7,500.00 Funds to be
used for implementing of mentoring program to youth in Council District 9.
DYCD Youth
African Communities Together, Inc. $5,000.00 To
provide case management and navigation support to immigrant New Yorkers,
helping them access vital services and overcome barriers due to language,
cultural differences, and increased immigration enforcement.
DYCD Local
African Voices Communications, Inc. $5,000.00 To
support Reel Sisters’ film programs by funding artistic fees, honorariums,
marketing, and production costs, fostering opportunities for women of color
filmmakers in Harlem.
DCLA Local
Afrikana Corporation $10,000.00 Funds
to be used to address and provide services domestic violence cases in
district 9.
DSS/HRA Domestic
Violence and Empowerment Initiative (DoVE)
Afrikana Corporation $5,000.00 Funds
to be used to provide services to older adults and youth.
DYCD Local
Afro-Latin Jazz Alliance of New York, Inc. $10,000.00 To
support community music programs in the district, providing underfunded
schools with access to music instruction, instruments, and performances,
while sustaining the Afro Latin Jazz Academy of Music’s educational impact.
DCLA Cultural
Immigrant Initiative
American Legion Post 398 Colonel Charles Young, Inc. $7,000.00 To
support the operational costs of American Legion Post 398, ensuring continued
community support for veterans, their families, and the Harlem community
through essential services and charitable activities.
DVS Local
Amigos Del Museo Del Barrio, Inc. $10,000.00 To
provide bilingual, culturally relevant art education in classrooms with
limited resources, fostering student engagement and connection through art
while promoting Latinx culture and offering transformative experiences at El
Museo.
DCLA Cultural
Immigrant Initiative
Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. $20,000.00 Funds
to support after school program in Public School 154M Harriet Tubman
(05M154).
DCLA Cultural
After-School Adventure (CASA) Initiative
Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. $10,000.00 Funds
to support education programs.
DCLA Local
Art in the Park, Inc. $20,000.00 To
provide a safe and supportive after-school environment for youth in Harlem,
offering health, wellness, and arts programming that fosters personal growth
and community engagement.
DCLA Cultural
After-School Adventure (CASA) Initiative
Art in the Park, Inc. $10,000.00 To
create cultural enrichment opportunities that celebrate artistic expression,
foster identity, and build a sense of belonging among youth and families in
Harlem.
DCLA Cultural
Immigrant Initiative
Art in the Park, Inc. $10,000.00 To
raise awareness and offer support for survivors of domestic violence through
safe spaces, resources, and educational workshops, empowering families to
break the cycle of abuse.
DSS/HRA Domestic
Violence and Empowerment Initiative (DoVE)
Artistic Noise, Inc. $15,000.00 To
support system-impacted youth in overcoming trauma from domestic violence by
providing therapeutic creative spaces and paid art programs, empowering them
to heal, gain economic stability, and build a path toward long-term success.
DSS/HRA Domestic
Violence and Empowerment Initiative (DoVE)
Artistic Noise, Inc. $10,000.00 To
support system-impacted youth in overcoming trauma from domestic violence by
providing therapeutic creative spaces and paid art programs, empowering them
to heal, gain economic stability, and build a path toward long-term success.
DYCD Community
Safety and Victim Services Initiative
Association Nationale Des Senegalais D’Amerique, Inc. $20,000.00 To
support after-school initiatives, karate and Zumba classes to combat youth
obesity, and free citizenship classes, providing the community with essential
health, wellness, and legal services at no cost
DYCD Cultural
After-School Adventure (CASA) Initiative
Association of Black Social Workers Child Adoption Counseling
and Referral Services, Inc.
$5,000.00 To
support adoptive parents and teens by providing training, support groups, and
independent living workshops, ensuring successful placements and preparing
teens for positive, independent futures.
DYCD Youth
Association of Community Employment Programs for the Homeless,
Inc.
$240,000.00 Funds
to be used to help provide cleanup services to District 9’s public spaces.
DYCD NYC
Cleanup Initiative
Bailey House, Inc. $5,000.00 To
support family cohesion and stability by funding year-round recreational,
social, and youth-oriented activities for single-parent families affected by
HIV/AIDS.
DHMH Anti-Poverty
Ballroom Basix USA, Inc. $20,000.00 Funding
for after school programs in Council District 9.
DCLA Cultural
After-School Adventure (CASA) Initiative
Barbershop Books, Inc. $5,000.00 Funds
to help in increasing reading access to children.
DYCD Local
Bethany Baptist Church $5,000.00 Funds
to provide nutrition education for better health for children.
DYCD Youth
Bethany Baptist Church $5,000.00 Funds
to provide nutrition education for better health for older adults.
DFTA Aging
BioBus, Inc. $2,500.00 Funds
will support hands-on science education in Council District 9 through mobile
and community labs, mentorship, and STEM pathways for students.
DYCD Local
BioBus, Inc. $12,500.00 Funds
will support hands-on science education in Council District 9 through mobile
and community labs, mentorship, and STEM pathways for students.
DYCD Youth
Blacklining Foundation, Inc. $5,000.00 Funds
will support educational programs on sustainability empowering financial
literacy, and personal development for marginalized communities, covering
staff, materials and engagement.
SBS Anti-Poverty
Blacklining Foundation, Inc. $10,000.00 Funds
will support educational programs on sustainability empowering financial
literacy, and personal development for marginalized communities, covering
staff, materials, stipends, and engagement.
DYCD A
Greener NYC
Boys and Girls Club of Harlem, Inc. $7,500.00 To
expand socioemotional wellness initiatives for children and teens in Central
Harlem, addressing mental health challenges and disparities through increased
access to services, early interventions, and community collaboration.
DYCD Youth
Boys and Girls Club of Harlem, Inc. $20,000.00 Funding
for after school programs in Council District 9.
DYCD Cultural
After-School Adventure (CASA) Initiative
Brotherhood Sister Sol, Inc., The $5,000.00 The
funds will support community outreach, providing a safe space and essential
resources for youth in the community.
DYCD Local
Brotherhood Sister Sol, Inc., The $5,000.00 The
funds will support after-school programs, including leadership development,
job training, wellness, and providing a safe space for youth.
DYCD Local
Calliope Creative Foundation $20,000.00 To
empower youth from low-income communities by providing training in
playwriting, acting, directing, and producing through youth-focused programs
that foster creative expression, skill development, and self-confidence.
DCLA Cultural
Immigrant Initiative
Calliope Creative Foundation $5,000.00 To
empower youth from low-income communities by providing training in
playwriting, acting, directing, and producing through youth-focused programs
that foster creative expression, skill development, and self-confidence.
DCLA Local
Canaan Senior Service Center, Inc. $20,000.00 To
support the growth and well-being of older adults by funding technology
lessons, cultural programs, nutrition education, mental health support, and
transportation for community outings and activities.
DFTA Support
Our Older Adults
Canaan Senior Service Center, Inc. $5,000.00 To
support the growth and well-being of older adults by funding technology
lessons, cultural programs, nutrition education, mental health support, and
transportation for community outings and activities.
DFTA Aging
Cannabis Justice & Equity Initiative Corporation $10,000.00 To
fund TEE Program to empower justice-impacted individuals by providing
workforce training, certifications, and entrepreneurship support in the legal
cannabis industry, essentially pivoting away from the unsafe and unregulated
market.
DYCD Community
Safety and Victim Services Initiative
Catholic Charities Community Services, Archdiocese of New York $5,000.00 Funds
will provide support services to aging populations, including case
management, emergency assistance, housing resources, and digital tools to
enhance stability and self-sufficiency.
DFTA Aging
Catholic Charities Community Services, Archdiocese of New York $10,000.00 Funds
will provide support services to aging populations, including case
management, emergency assistance, housing resources, and digital tools to
enhance stability and self-sufficiency.
DFTA Support
Our Older Adults
Catholic Charities Community Services, Archdiocese of New York $5,000.00 Funds
will provide support services to vulnerable populations, including case
management, emergency assistance, housing resources, and digital tools to
enhance stability and self-sufficiency.
DYCD Local
Catholic Managed Long Term Care, Inc. $5,000.00 Funds
to help in providing care for older adults.
DFTA Aging
Catholic Managed Long Term Care, Inc. $5,000.00 Funds
to help in providing care for older adults.
DFTA Aging
Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services $10,000.00 Funds
to provide in-school chess instruction.
DYCD Cultural
Immigrant Initiative
Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services $20,000.00 To
support digital chess program that empowers youth by providing chess
education and professional development for teachers, fostering critical
thinking and intellectual growth through online learning.
DYCD Digital
Inclusion and Literacy Initiative
Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services $7,500.00 To
support community members with mental health needs through Nathaniel Mental
Health Clinic.
DHMH Local
Center for Educational Innovation $20,000.00 Funding
will expand Project BOOST by integrating digital literacy and tech-based
learning, preparing students for success in a digital economy while promoting
social-emotional growth.
DYCD Digital
Inclusion and Literacy Initiative
Children’s Storefront, The $5,000.00 Funding
to support its bi-annual Swap Shop, providing essential clothing, toys,
books, and supplies for families in District 9, with a focus on young
children and expecting or postpartum mothers in need.
DYCD Local
Children’s Aid Society, The $10,000.00 Funds
will support sustainable food initiatives at the Dunlevy Milbank Center,
promoting nutrition education, community gardens, and access to locally grown
produce to foster environmental sustainability and health equity in Harlem.
DYCD A
Greener NYC
Children’s Village, Inc. $5,000.00 The
requested funds will support the expansion of the Operation Street Peace
program, providing youth with educational, community engagement, and referral
services to promote gun violence prevention and nonviolent conflict
resolution.
DYCD Youth
City Parks Foundation $10,000.00 Funds
will support free sports programs, live performances, and community
initiatives to engage and empower older adults in maintaining and enjoying
their local green spaces.
DFTA Support
Our Older Adults
City Parks Foundation $20,000.00 Funds
will support free sports programs, live performances, and community
initiatives to engage and empower older adults in maintaining and enjoying
their local green spaces.
DPR Parks
Equity Initiative
City University of New York $5,000.00 To
support Creative Arts Team’s arts-in-education programming at PS 123 Mahalia
Jackson in Council District 9, using theatre and drama strategies to foster
social-emotional learning, creative expression, and community understanding
among students.
CUNY Local
City University of New York $10,000.00 The
requested funds will support the J. Bond Center for Urban Futures’ Community
Parks Ecology & Resilience Initiative to enhance community engagement,
environmental stewardship, and resilience strategies in Harlem’s public
spaces.
CUNY A
Greener NYC
City University of New York $20,000.00 Provide
after school funding for programming at PS 123M, allowing Creative Arts Team
to continue providing programming for K-8 students.
DYCD Cultural
After-School Adventure (CASA) Initiative
Classical Theatre of Harlem, Inc., The $20,000.00 Funding
for after school programs in Council District 9.
DCLA Cultural
After-School Adventure (CASA) Initiative
Coalition for the Homeless, Inc. $5,000.00 Funds
will support the distribution of backpacks and essential school supplies to
children living in homeless shelters, ensuring they have the tools they need
to start the school year with confidence.
DYCD Youth
Community Voices Heard, Inc. $5,000.00 To
support efforts to expand voter education, registration, and engagement in
low-income, underrepresented communities.
DYCD Local
Connect, Inc. $10,000.00 To
help the participants of the program understand and address the lasting
effects of elder abuse and ageism by empowering the youth to take necessary
steps in crisis prevention.
DFTA Support
Our Older Adults
Correctional Association of New York $10,000.00 Funding
will support CANY’s community engagement and education initiatives, providing
video visitation, know your rights workshops, and educational events to
support families with incarcerated loved ones, many of whom are older adults.
DFTA Support
Our Older Adults
Dance Theatre of Harlem, Inc. $20,000.00 To
support dance projects in after-school programs in Public School 197M John B.
Russwurm (05M197).
DCLA Cultural
After-School Adventure (CASA) Initiative
Dance Theatre of Harlem, Inc. $20,000.00 Support
dance projects in after-school programs in Public School 200M The James
McCune Smith School (05M200).
DCLA Cultural
After-School Adventure (CASA) Initiative
Dance Theatre of Harlem, Inc. $5,000.00 To
help provide free dance programs to Council District 9 community members as a
means to create inclusion.
DCLA Local
Dances for a Variable Population, Inc. $5,000.00 Funds
will support a community wellness initiative offering weekly dance programs
for seniors, aiming to improve physical health, reduce social isolation, and
foster creativity through multi-week dance sessions at various locations.
DFTA Aging
Dances for a Variable Population, Inc. $10,000.00 Funds
will support a community wellness initiative offering weekly dance programs
for seniors, aiming to improve physical health, reduce social isolation, and
foster creativity through multi-week dance sessions at various locations.
DFTA Support
Our Older Adults
Doe Fund, Inc., The $9,500.00 Funding
will support the Ready, Willing & Able program to provide paid
transitional work, education, and job training for homeless individuals,
helping them break the cycle of poverty and achieve long-term economic
stability.
DHS Anti-Poverty
Doe Fund, Inc., The $40,000.00 Funding
will support the Ready, Willing & Able program by engaging participants
in community cleanup efforts, providing job training while promoting
environmental stewardship and neighborhood revitalization.
DYCD NYC
Cleanup Initiative
Eagle Academy Foundation, Inc. $20,000.00 Funds
will enhance after-school programming in Council District 9.
DYCD Cultural
After-School Adventure (CASA) Initiative
Eagle Academy Foundation, Inc. $5,000.00 To
provide support in the projects aim to train the participating youth in
education, jobs, financial understanding, etc.
DYCD Youth
Educational Video Center, Inc. $20,000.00 Funding
for after school programs in Council District 9.
DCLA Cultural
After-School Adventure (CASA) Initiative
Emgage Foundation Inc. $5,000.00 To
provide voting education in Council District 9 by increasing voter
registration, understanding of RCV, and how to engage others through
meaningful leadership in their civic duties.
DYCD Local
Figure Skating in Harlem, Inc. $5,000.00 Funds
will help in covering operational costs that allows the organizations to help
young women reach their full potential through figure skating.
DYCD Youth
Figure Skating in Harlem, Inc. $7,500.00 Funds
will help in covering operational costs that allows the organizations to help
young women reach their full potential through figure skating.
DYCD Youth
Future Giants Organization $5,000.00 Funds
to help the organization’s Environmental, Academic and Technology (E.A.T)
initiative.
DYCD Local
Future Giants Organization $20,000.00 Funding
for after school programs in Council District 9.
DYCD Cultural
After-School Adventure (CASA) Initiative
Getting Out and Staying Out, Inc. $10,000.00 Funds
for housing and benefits assistance for legal system-involved individuals in
District 9
DYCD Local
Greater Hood Community Development Corporation $5,000.00 To
empower participants with essential career tools, attire, and skills to take
charge of their professional journeys.
DYCD Local
Harlem Advocates for Seniors, Inc. $23,500.00 Funding
to continue providing educational workshops, social engagement activities,
and active living programs to empower and support the well-being of older
adults in the community.
DFTA Aging
Harlem Advocates for Seniors, Inc. $30,000.00 To
provide programming in senior centers in council district 9.
DFTA Support
Our Older Adults
Harlem Business Alliance, Inc. $15,000.00 To
provide assistance to entrepreneurs and small businesses through the means of
networking, workshops, and teaching marketing strategies.
SBS Neighborhood
Development Grant Initiative
Harlem Chamber Players, Inc., The $10,000.00 To
provide free public access to diverse classical music performances,
celebrating American composers, women in the arts, and Harlem’s cultural
legacy through concerts and collaborative events.
DCLA Local
Harlem Commonwealth Council, Inc. $5,000.00 Empowering
first-generation students with expert college prep and ongoing support for a
successful higher education journey.
DYCD Youth
Harlem Commonwealth Council, Inc. $10,000.00 Funds
will empower older adults in Council District 9 by providing digital skills
training, certifications, and career-ready preparation for today’s workforce.
DFTA Aging
Harlem Dance Club, Inc. $7,500.00 To
provide free, high-quality dance and music programs, fostering artistic
excellence, cultural celebration, and community engagement year-round.
DYCD Local
Harlem Educational Activities Fund, Inc. $5,000.00 Funding
to support educational programming emphasizing helping students attend and
finish college.
DYCD Local
Harlem Festival of Culture Foundation, Inc. $5,000.00 To
support Harlem’s cultural heritage by funding live music, local artists, and
a community-driven Juneteenth celebration.
DYCD Local
Harlem Grown, Inc. $15,000.00 To
support the growth and maintenance of Harlem Grown’s urban farms, including
soil-based and hydroponic farms, mushroom chambers, bee hives, and chicken
coops, providing free produce and green spaces for the community.
DYCD A
Greener NYC
Harlem Grown, Inc. $30,000.00 Funds
will support Harlem Grown’s urban farms, including farming, mushroom
chambers, bee hives, and chicken coops, enhancing access to green spaces and
local produce.
DYCD Parks
Equity Initiative
Harlem Historical Society $10,000.00 To
support historical preservation, cultural programming, and community
education through street co-namings, murals, plaques, exhibits, and public
initiatives that honor Harlem’s rich legacy.
DYCD Local
Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program, Inc. $20,000.00 Funding
for after school programs in Council District 9.
DYCD Cultural
After-School Adventure (CASA) Initiative
Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program, Inc. $5,000.00 To
teach students how to play tennis so that they can learn to collaborate,
enhance their health & physical abilities, and also engage in academia.
DYCD Youth
Harlem Link Charter School $20,000.00 Funding
for after school programs in Council District 9.
DYCD Cultural
After-School Adventure (CASA) Initiative
Harlem Mothers Stop Another Violent End, Inc. $10,000.00 To
support education and victim services through peer support, violence
prevention, youth intervention, survivor training, and community awareness
initiatives in District 9.
DYCD Community
Safety and Victim Services Initiative
Harlem Needle Arts, Inc. $15,000.00 Provide
SU-CASA program in District 9
  SU-CASA
Harlem Network News Diaspora Foundation, Inc. $10,000.00 For
the purpose of enhancing marketing, upgrading equipment, adding a podcast,
improving the website, growing audience engagement, and supporting staff
training and internships.
DYCD Local
Harlem One Stop, Inc. $5,000.00 To
enhance commercial corridors by funding cultural branding, community events,
local business promotion, and artistic engagement.
DYCD Local
Harlem Presents, Inc. $500.00 Funds
to support weaving activities in a Harlem senior center.
DFTA Local
Harlem Presents, Inc. $7,000.00 Funds
to support weaving activities in a Harlem senior center.
DFTA Aging
Harlem SGL LGBTQ Center, Inc. $15,000.00 To
provide programs addressing domestic violence issue faced by LGBTQ+ community
members in Council District 9.
DSS/HRA Domestic
Violence and Empowerment Initiative (DoVE)
Harlem SGL LGBTQ Center, Inc. $10,000.00 Provide
services addressing hate crime faced by LGBTQ+ community members in Council
District 9.
DYCD Community
Safety and Victim Services Initiative
Harlem Stage, Inc. $20,000.00 Funding
for after school programs in Council District 9.
DCLA Cultural
After-School Adventure (CASA) Initiative
Harlem United Community AIDS Center, Inc. $7,000.00 To
provide ongoing food access, nutrition services, and comprehensive care for
aging adults through Adult Day Health Center in Council District 9.
DFTA Aging
Harlem Week, Inc. $10,000.00 Funds
will support initiatives that empower low-income communities, providing
cultural programming that fosters education, connection, and opportunities
for self-expression and economic mobility.
DYCD Anti-Poverty
Harlem Week, Inc. $10,000.00 The
funds will support community-based cultural programs showcasing the rich
traditions and histories of local NYC communities through events like “A
Great Day in Harlem” and “Summer in the City.”
DYCD Local
Harlem Week, Inc. $25,000.00 The
funds will support digital literacy programs that bridge the technology gap
in underserved communities, providing access to training, resources, and
tools that empower individuals to navigate the digital world effectively.
DYCD Digital
Inclusion and Literacy Initiative
Harlem Week, Inc. $10,000.00 Funding
will be used to enhance cultural programming for older adults, focusing on
preserving and celebrating their cultural heritage through engaging community
events and activities.
DFTA Aging
Harlem Week, Inc. $10,000.00 The
funds will provide youth with cultural enrichment programming, including
workshops and performances that celebrate their cultural identity and
history, fostering community pride and engagement.
DYCD Youth
Harlem Week, Inc. $10,000.00 The
funds will support local economic growth by strengthening small business
economy, fostering business development, and enhancing networking
opportunities for small businesses within the community.
SBS Neighborhood
Development Grant Initiative
Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York $10,000.00 The
funds will support expanded programs for older adults, including wellness
classes, social spaces, healthy food access, and community events to combat
isolation and promote healthy aging.
DFTA Support
Our Older Adults
Heritage Health and Housing, Inc. $8,000.00 To
provide comprehensive healthcare, stable housing, and essential support
services for underserved and homeless individuals in District 9.
DHS Anti-Poverty
HOPE Program, Inc., The $10,000.00 To
provide support to victims of hate and violence.
DSS/HRA Domestic
Violence and Empowerment Initiative (DoVE)
Ice Theatre of New York, Inc. $5,000.00 Funding
will expand ITNY’s New Works and Young Artists Series, offering ice dance
exposure and training to underserved youth in District 9.
DCLA Local
Iris House: A Center for Women Living with HIV, Inc. $10,000.00 To
provide fresh, nutritious food to underserved residents through weekly
distributions, supporting food security for thousands of individuals and
families in Council District 9.
DYCD Local
Jazzmobile, Inc. $10,000.00 To
support free, high-quality jazz programs by funding artist fees, marketing,
and production costs, ensuring cultural accessibility and community
engagement in District 9.
DYCD Local
Jazzmobile, Inc. $10,000.00 To
support free, high-quality jazz programs by funding artist fees, marketing,
and production costs, ensuring cultural accessibility and community
engagement in Council District 9.
DYCD Cultural
Immigrant Initiative
Jewish Association for Services for the Aged (JASA) $10,000.00 Funding
will support Riverton Square NORC’s expansion of social, health, and
recreational activities for older adults, including music, choir, and dance
classes, to promote healthy aging, socialization, and creative expression.
DFTA Support
Our Older Adults
Ladies of Hope Ministries, Inc. $7,500.00 To
support career development for justice-impacted women aged 50+, addressing
barriers to employment through specialized training, digital literacy, and
workforce inclusion in Council District 9.
DFTA Aging
Legal Aid Society $15,000.00 The
funds will support The Legal Aid Society’s Family/Domestic Violence Practice,
providing comprehensive legal and social services to domestic violence
survivors across the city.
DSS/HRA Domestic
Violence and Empowerment Initiative (DoVE)
Literacy Partners, Inc. $25,000.00 Funds
will support early literacy programs, improving access to resources and
fostering literacy development for young children and their families.
DYCD Digital
Inclusion and Literacy Initiative
Malikah, Inc. $10,000.00 To
provide mental health wellness and self-defense training to women to help
navigate and respond to domestic violence.
DSS/HRA Domestic
Violence and Empowerment Initiative (DoVE)
Mama Foundation for the Arts, Inc. $10,000.00 Funding
will support music education, performances, and community programming for
Harlem residents, especially youth, by ensuring access to training,
performances, and cultural events.
DCLA Local
Mama Foundation for the Arts, Inc. $15,000.00 Provide
SU-CASA services in a district 9 senior center.
  SU-CASA
Manhattan Community Board #10 $15,000.00 To
provide support for operational costs for the community board.
MNCB Local
Manhattan Community Board #11 $7,500.00 To
provide support for operational costs for the community board.
MNCB Local
Manhattan Community Board #9 $7,500.00 To
provide support for operational costs for the community board.
MNCB Local
Manhattan Legal Services $15,000.00 To
provide legal services to survivors of domestic violence.
  Domestic
Violence and Empowerment Initiative (DoVE)
Marcus Garvey Park Alliance, Inc. $5,000.00 To
promote parks equity by funding free cultural programming, accessibility
services, park beautification, and community engagement, ensuring inclusive
access to green spaces and the arts.
DYCD Local
Marcus Garvey Park Alliance, Inc. $30,000.00 To
promote parks equity by funding free cultural programming, accessibility
services, park beautification, and community engagement, ensuring inclusive
access to green spaces and the arts.
DYCD Parks
Equity Initiative
Marcus Garvey Park Alliance, Inc. $15,000.00 To
promote a greener NYC by funding park beautification, and community
engagement, ensuring inclusive access to green spaces and the arts.
DYCD A
Greener NYC
Maysles Institute, Inc. $5,000.00 To
support their documentary filmmaking program for justice-impacted youth,
providing skills training and creative outlets to address challenges like
housing insecurity, violence, mental health struggles, and access to social
services.
DCLA Local
Medicare Rights Center, Inc. $10,000.00 To
increase awareness and enrollment in Medicare cost assistance programs by
providing multilingual counseling, screening, and training to both residents
and citywide professionals.
DFTA Support
Our Older Adults
Miss Black American Princess, Inc. $5,000.00 To
provide mentorship and skills development through workshops on etiquette,
self-esteem, college readiness, and civic engagement, empowering youth to
complete high school and pursue higher education or vocational careers.
DYCD Youth
Multi Assistance Resource Centers, Inc. $10,000.00 Funds
to provide help with programming and services for domestic violence
survivors.
DSS/HRA Domestic
Violence and Empowerment Initiative (DoVE)
Museum of the City of New York $10,000.00 Funding
will support bilingual education initiatives and family/community weekend
programs.
DCLA Cultural
Immigrant Initiative
Muslim Community Network $10,000.00 Funding
will support the Muslim Women’s Civic Empowerment Program, focusing on
addressing domestic violence by providing resources, advocacy training, and
virtual forums.
DSS/HRA Domestic
Violence and Empowerment Initiative (DoVE)
National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS, Inc. $5,000.00 Funding
will help Black Health raise awareness about Hepatitis C, educate doctors on
new screening guidelines, and encourage the African American community to get
tested and access care.
DHMH Local
National Jazz Museum in Harlem, The $10,000.00 To
support the Senior Outreach Series in Harlem by funding free presentations,
including live music and discussions, aimed at engaging seniors in Council
District 9 and reaching both in-person and online audiences.
DFTA Aging
National Jazz Museum in Harlem, The $10,000.00 To
support the Senior Outreach Series in Harlem by funding 20 free
presentations, including live music and discussions, aimed at engaging
seniors in District 9 and reaching both in-person and online audiences.
DFTA Support
Our Older Adults
National Jazz Museum in Harlem, The $25,000.00 To
support jazz education programming for NYC public school students in Title I
schools, providing in-school programs and workshops at no cost to students,
teachers, and schools.
DCLA Cultural
Immigrant Initiative
Neighborhood Defender Service, Inc. $15,000.00 Funds
to help in providing legal counsel to those facing challenges in family court
proceedings.
DSS/HRA Domestic
Violence and Empowerment Initiative (DoVE)
New Harlem Renaissance $7,500.00 To
empower youth through media and storytelling by providing training in
podcasting, journalism, and digital production, fostering creativity,
confidence, and mental well-being in District 9.
DYCD Youth
New Heritage Theatre Group, Inc., The $20,000.00 Funding
for after school programs in Council District 9.
DCLA Cultural
After-School Adventure (CASA) Initiative
New Heritage Theatre Group, Inc., The $10,000.00 The
funds will support storytelling workshops, performances, and community
engagement initiatives to amplify immigrant voices, build social-emotional
resilience, and foster cross-cultural understanding in NYC.
DCLA Cultural
Immigrant Initiative
New York City Housing Authority $5,000.00 Funds
to support programming for residents of Rangel Houses in Council District 9.
HPD Local
New York City Housing Authority $5,000.00 Funds
to support programming for residents of Polo Ground Towers in Council
District 9.
HPD Local
New York City Housing Authority $5,000.00 Funds
to support programming for residents of Harlem River Houses in Council
District 9.
HPD Local
New York City Housing Authority $5,000.00 Funds
to support programming for residents of Drew-Hamilton Houses in Council
District 9.
HPD Local
New York City Housing Authority $5,000.00 Funds
to support programming for residents of Fred Samuel Houses in Council
District 9.
HPD Local
New York City Housing Authority $5,000.00 Funds
to support programming for residents of Public School 139 (Conversion) House
in Council District 9.
HPD Local
New York City Housing Authority $5,000.00 Funds
to support programming for residents of Saint Nicholas Houses in Council
District 9.
HPD Local
New York City Housing Authority $5,000.00 Funds
to support programming for residents of Lincoln Houses in Council District 9.
HPD Local
New York City Housing Authority $5,000.00 Funds
to support programming for residents of Robinson Houses in Council District
9.
HPD Local
New York City Housing Authority $5,000.00 Funds
to support NYCHA Rehab Program (Taft Rehabs) in Council District 9.
HPD Local
New York City Housing Authority $5,000.00 Funds
to support programming for residents of 131 Saint Nicholas Avenue Houses in
Council District 9.
HPD Local
New York City Housing Authority $5,000.00 Funds
to support programming for residents of King Towers in Council District 9.
HPD Local
New York Interfaith Commission for Housing Equality, Inc. $5,000.00 To
empower Harlem residents through education, advocacy, and grassroots
organizing to combat displacement and expand access to truly affordable
housing.
DYCD Local
New York Interfaith Commission for Housing Equality, Inc. $5,000.00 To
empower Harlem residents through education, advocacy, and grassroots
organizing to combat displacement and expand access to truly affordable
housing.
DYCD Local
New York Junior Tennis League, Inc. $10,000.00 To
promote parks equity by providing free tennis and educational programs for
NYC youth, utilizing accessible schoolyards and parks to ensure all children,
especially in low-income communities, have access to athletic opportunities
year-round.
DYCD Parks
Equity Initiative
New York Sun Works, Inc. $10,000.00 Funding
to implement the NY Sun Works Hydroponic Classroom program in Harlem’s public
schools, providing necessary supplies, professional development, system
upkeep, harvest support, and participation in the annual Youth Conference.
DYCD A
Greener NYC
New York Sun Works, Inc. $5,000.00 Funding
to implement the Hydroponic Classroom program in Harlem’s public schools,
providing necessary supplies, professional development, system upkeep,
harvest support, and participation in the annual Youth Conference.
DYCD Youth
Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immigrant Rights $10,000.00 To
provide free legal services to low-income immigrant families, supporting
family reunification, naturalization, DACA renewals, asylum applications, and
legal protections for survivors of domestic violence, ensuring stability and
economic mobility.
DSS/HRA Community
Safety and Victim Services Initiative
Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immigrant Rights $5,000.00 To
provide free legal services to low-income immigrant families, supporting
family reunification, naturalization, DACA renewals, asylum applications, and
legal protections for survivors of domestic violence, ensuring stability and
economic mobility.
DSS/HRA Local
Northside Center for Child Development, Inc. $5,000.00 To
provide in-school mental health services for children through licensed
clinicians, ensuring accessible, trauma-informed care and support.
DYCD Youth
NYC Kidsfest $5,000.00 To
empower and inspire young people through a multi-day performing arts festival
and educational workshops, fostering creativity, confidence, and community
engagement.
DCLA Local
One Hundred Black Men $5,000.00 To
empower middle, high, and college students through mentorship, career
development, and life-skills programs.
DYCD Youth
One Hundred Black Men $5,000.00 To
empower middle, high, and college students through mentorship, career
development, and life-skills programs.
DYCD Anti-Poverty
One Hundred Black Men $5,000.00 Funding
will support sports mentorship, & leadership for low-income youth in
Harlem, along with community events and basketball competitions.
DYCD Local
One Hundred Black Men $10,000.00 For
the purpose of providing support and services to enhance community safety.
DYCD Community
Safety and Victim Services Initiative
Palante Harlem, Inc. $10,000.00 To
provide comprehensive eviction prevention, housing stability services, and
legal support to older adults, helping them avoid displacement and achieve
long-term housing security.
DFTA Support
Our Older Adults
Palante Harlem, Inc. $5,000.00 To
provide comprehensive eviction prevention, housing stability services, and
legal support to low-income families, helping them avoid displacement and
achieve long-term housing security.
HPD Anti-Poverty
Palante Harlem, Inc. $5,000.00 To
provide comprehensive eviction prevention, housing stability services, and
legal support to low-income families, helping them avoid displacement and
achieve long-term housing security.
DYCD Local
Planned Parenthood of Greater New York, Inc. $20,000.00 Funding
to support for domestic violence and intimate partner violence survivors,
improving access to sexual and reproductive healthcare through community
engagement, training, and partnerships with local organizations.
DSS/HRA Domestic
Violence and Empowerment Initiative (DoVE)
Police Athletic League, Inc. $20,000.00 To
provide youth impacted by domestic violence with safe spaces, mental health
support, recreational activities, and career training through PAL’s Youth
Link Program, fostering resilience and empowerment.
DSS/HRA Domestic
Violence and Empowerment Initiative (DoVE)
Police Athletic League, Inc. $20,000.00 To
provide District 9 youth with safe spaces, mental health support,
recreational activities, and career training through PAL’s Youth Link
Program.
DYCD Community
Safety and Victim Services Initiative
Police Athletic League, Inc. $5,000.00 To
provide youth with safe spaces, mental health support, recreational
activities, and career training through Youth Link Program in Council
District 9.
DYCD Anti-Poverty
Police Athletic League, Inc. $5,000.00 To
provide District 9 youth with safe spaces, mental health support,
recreational activities, and career training through PAL’s Youth Link
Program.
DYCD Youth
Police Service Area 6 Community Council, Inc. $10,000.00 To
support youth and senior engagement through afterschool programs, community
gardening, educational assistance, cultural outings, and intergenerational
community connections.
DYCD Local
Reel Stories Teen Filmmaking, Inc. $10,000.00 Funds
will be used to provide free, digital filmmaking workshops by using
industry-standard equipment, editing software, and virtual learning
opportunities for underserved NYC youth to develop skills in filmmaking,
video editing, and storytelling.
DCLA Local
Riverside Hawks, Hope, Health and Hoops Corporation $5,000.00 To
provide Harlem youth with a safe, structured afterschool and summer program
that promotes academic enrichment, athletic training, leadership development,
and community engagement.
DYCD Youth
Riverside Hawks, Hope, Health and Hoops Corporation $20,000.00 To
provide Harlem youth with a safe, structured afterschool and summer program
that promotes academic enrichment, athletic training, leadership development,
and community engagement.
DYCD Cultural
After-School Adventure (CASA) Initiative
Safe Horizon, Inc. $20,000.00 Funds
will be used to help survivors of abuse and violence.
DSS/HRA Domestic
Violence and Empowerment Initiative (DoVE)
Silent Voices United, Inc. $10,000.00 To
provide services to address and combat domestic violence in Council District
9.
DSS/HRA Domestic
Violence and Empowerment Initiative (DoVE)
START Treatment & Recovery Centers $5,000.00 Funds
will expand Teen START’s school-based mental health and vocational programs,
empowering youth in Harlem to overcome barriers of poverty and achieve
academic and professional success.
DYCD Anti-Poverty
START Treatment & Recovery Centers $10,000.00 Funding
to support community-based mental health services, providing support for
youth impacted by trauma, violence, and systemic challenges, and enhancing
school and vocational programs to foster safety, stability, and resilience in
the community.
DYCD Community
Safety and Victim Services Initiative
START Treatment & Recovery Centers $10,000.00 Funding
will support community-based mental health services for immigrant youth,
addressing trauma, violence, and systemic challenges, while enhancing school
and vocational programs to promote safety, stability, and resilience.
DYCD Cultural
Immigrant Initiative
Street Corner Resources, Inc. $5,000.00 Funds
will support SCR’s Mental Wellness Creative & Expressive Arts project,
using therapeutic and artistic activities to address gun violence and counter
negative social influences on youth.
DYCD Youth
Studio Museum in Harlem, The $20,000.00 Funding
will support educational and community initiatives in Council District 9,
enhancing learning, professional development, and resources for students,
educators, and local organizations.
DCLA Cultural
Immigrant Initiative
Uptown Dance Academy, Inc. $7,500.00 Funding
to support pre-professional training, community performances, and arts
education.
DCLA Local
Urban Assembly, Inc., The $5,000.00 To
support social-emotional learning and career pathways programs at schools in
Council District 9, benefiting students, educators, and families through
professional development, coaching, and leadership support.
DYCD Youth
Urban Justice Center $15,000.00 Funding
to provide support and services to street vendors in District 9 through The
Street Vendor Project.
SBS Neighborhood
Development Grant Initiative
We All Really Matter, Inc. $20,000.00 Funds
will support WARM’s efforts to provide emergency services, case management,
and educational programs aimed at supporting survivors of domestic violence
and breaking cycles of abuse.
DSS/HRA Domestic
Violence and Empowerment Initiative (DoVE)
We All Really Matter, Inc. $10,000.00 Funds
will support community-building events, direct services, and educational
programs to empower victims of IPV, promote healing, and enhance public
awareness.
DYCD Community
Safety and Victim Services Initiative
Wendy Hilliard Foundation $7,500.00 To
strengthen the Community Gymnastics Program by providing sports instruction
and youth development services, including workshops on healthy living,
leadership, nutrition, and self-esteem, in partnership with strategic
community organizations.
DYCD Youth
West Harlem Environmental Action, Inc. $10,000.00 To
provide unemployed and underemployed residents with solar, building systems,
and OSHA-30 training, along with job readiness support, to enhance workforce
development and access to green economy careers.
DYCD Anti-Poverty
West Harlem Environmental Action, Inc. $15,000.00 To
provide unemployed and underemployed residents with solar, building systems,
and OSHA-30 training, along with job readiness support, to enhance workforce
development and access to green economy careers.
DYCD A
Greener NYC
West Harlem Group Assistance, Inc. $5,000.00 To
support aging New Yorkers by providing access to healthy food, nutrition
education, and community wellness programs, promoting longevity and
well-being.
DFTA Aging
West Harlem Group Assistance, Inc. $15,000.00 To
promote a greener NYC by expanding access to fresh, locally grown food,
nutrition education, community gardening, and sustainable food distribution,
fostering health and environmental equity.
DYCD A
Greener NYC
West Harlem Group Assistance, Inc. $7,500.00 To
empower youth through nutrition education, community gardening, and access to
fresh, healthy food, fostering wellness, sustainability, and food security.
DYCD Anti-Poverty
West Harlem Group Assistance, Inc. $10,000.00 To
expand access to healthy food, nutritional education, and essential community
resources for economically challenged neighborhoods, supporting food
security, wellness, and holistic community development.
DYCD Local
William F. Ryan Community Health Center $7,500.00 To
promote health equity by providing community health screenings, education,
and primary care access through outreach events in Harlem, connecting
residents to care and resources to address social determinants of health.
DHMH Local
Yemeni American Merchants Association $10,000.00 Funding
will assist Yemeni American merchants in Council District 9 with business
compliance, legal guidance, and access to financial resources through
workshops and one-on-one consultations.
SBS Neighborhood
Development Grant Initiative
Young Men’s Christian Association of Greater New York $10,000.00 Funding
will support teen programming at the Harlem YMCA, providing emotional
support, leadership development, and recreational activities.
DYCD Youth
Youth Justice Network, Inc. $5,000.00 To
support advocacy services for justice-impacted youth on Rikers Island, in
secure juvenile facilities, and those returning to their communities, helping
them achieve successful reintegration, family reunification, and economic
stability.
DYCD Local
Zeina Lorraine, Inc. $5,000.00 To
provide immigration support and educational workshops on financial literacy,
rights, and health awareness, in partnership with local organizations.
DYCD Local