How to Apply for a Grant

Now Open: SVP New York City Capacity-Building Grants


SVP NYC currently has several grant opportunities available to help grassroots organizations in New York City strengthen their organizations and build long-term capacity.


You identify the need. You design the project.


Applicants can propose a 3- or 6-month capacity-building project focused on a specific area of their organization they want to strengthen or improve.


Selected nonprofits receive in-kind capacity-building support, providing hands-on expertise, guidance, and resources to help them make meaningful improvements in their chosen area.


Most of our capacity-building grants also include a $10,000 unrestricted operating grant, giving nonprofits both the expertise and flexible funding they need to strengthen their organization, grow, and expand their impact.


Ready to Strengthen Your Organization?


Tell us where you need support, design the capacity-building project that would make the greatest difference for your organization, and apply today.


Grant opportunities are limited, so we encourage eligible nonprofits to submit an application while funding is available. For more information on eligibility and how to apply,  go to the bottom of the page.


Applications are now closed!

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  • Step 1: Check Your Eligibility

    • You must be an IRS-registered 501(c)(3) public charity or a public entity serving U.S. communities with revenue 1M or below. See eligible types.
    • Nonprofit Register and is located anywhere in the United States.
    • Fiscal sponsors are accepted.
    • You must register with The Nonprofit Cooperative. https://www.thenonprofitcooperative.org/register

  • Step 2: Prepare Your Application

    You’ll need to submit two parts:


     Video Application (3-5 minutes)  

    Answer these four questions:

    • What is your mission and vision?
    • What impact are you making?
    • How would this grant help?
    • How would you use these funds?

    * No PowerPoints; phone/Zoom videos are fine.

    * Passion over polish — we want to hear your story.


  • Step 3: Submit Your Application

    Applications must be submitted online by the application deadline posted.


    Late or incomplete applications are not considered.


    Please do not call,  questions should be sent to info@TheNonprofitCooperative.org.

  • Step 4: Review Process

    1. NCF staff narrows applicants to the top five per grant.
    2. The Grants Committee selects one finalist per grant and makes recommendations to the Board.
    3. Finalists may be asked to provide additional documents:
    • Bylaws
    • Last 990
    • Financial statements (from the last 2 years)
    • Operating budget
    • IRS determination letter
    • Leadership team and Board list
    • Audit (if applicable)

  • Step 5: Award Notification

    • Board approves grantees.
    • All approved applicants will receive an award letter.
    • Grants are typically announced 3–4 months after the application cycle closes.