2026 ABNY FOUNDATION GRANT GIVING

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In addition to the funding priority areas below, The ABNY Foundation has also launched a 2026 World Cup for All Community Grant Program. The application is open until March 13, 2026.

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In 2026, the ABNY Foundation will provide funding within two priority areas:

• Economic Opportunity: Programs that focus on career training, prioritizing tangible skill or accreditation at program completion; and programs that support small businesses, entrepreneurships, and vibrant commercial districts.
• Civic Engagement: Initiatives that remove barriers to civic participation by increasing civic literacy and dialogue and cultivating the next generation of civic leaders.

Application Deadlines

• Grant applications will be reviewed twice a year with application deadlines on May 31 and October 31. Award decisions will be announced on June 30 and November 30, respectively.

Eligibility Guidelines

• Be a small or mid-size non-profit with 50 employees or less that provide direct services within the 5 boroughs of New York City.
• Grantees may only receive an award for a maximum of three consecutive years. Previous grantees with three consecutive awards must wait one-year before becoming eligible for a new grant award from the Foundation.
• Applying organizations must be designated under the 501(c) Section of the United States Internal Revenue Code or possess Fiscal Sponsorship from a registered 501(c)3 organization under the United States Internal Revenue Code. For profit organizations are not eligible for grants awards from The ABNY Foundation.

Please contact the ABNY team at info@abny.org with any questions.

The ABNY Foundation is a registered 501 (c) 3 organization under the United States Internal Revenue Code.