NFF Grants

Neighborhoods First provides grants to support community-engaged planning in New York City.

WE FUND

Nonprofit organizations and coalitions based in New York City neighborhoods anticipating rezoning or major development, who have the desire and capacity to bring together local stakeholders so that they can engage effectively in planning processes

Organizations that support community engagement by providing technical assistance to our community-based grantees, such as zoning research and analysis, training, facilitation, development of planning and zoning alternatives, etc.

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WE DON’T FUND

Community-based organizations for work unrelated to neighborhood planning or rezonings in New York City

Research, analysis, or advocacy work unrelated to neighborhood planning or rezonings in New York City

Individuals or for-profit entities

GRANT INQUIRY

If you believe that your organization meets the above criteria, please complete this inquiry form. Please do not submit a full proposal. We endeavor to respond to inquiries meeting our criteria within 60 days.

Organization Name*
Organization Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Contact Person*
First Last
Contact Person's Email*
Contact Person's Phone*
Organization has 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status?*
- Yes
- No
Applying as a:*
Brief description*
Brief description and current status of planning or rezoning studies being conducted by New York City agencies; including name of lead agency; key milestones and dates from published timelines; links to City agency's project website.
Role of your organization*
Role of your organization in the planning / rezoning process to date.
Your areas of expertise*
Types of services*
The types of services you provide to community organizations related to neighborhood planning and rezoning.
Neighborhoods*
Neighborhoods in which you have recently or are currently assisting community organizations on planning and zoning related issues.