Dear Neighbor,

As winter comes to a close, we have several exciting district events and public services available. Check out the details below — I hope to see you soon!

For more information, you can always email us at [email protected] and/or call the office at 718-792-1140.

In Community,

Hon. Amanda Farías

Majority Leader

Council Member, District 18

Last Chance to Apply for Council Capital and Discretionary Funding!

New York City Council’s Fiscal Year 26 Capital and Discretionary Funding Applications close on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 5pm! 

Discretionary Funding

In order to receive discretionary funds from the City Council, an organization must be incorporated as a not-for-profit with its own EIN and registered with the New York State Attorney General’s Charities Bureau, unless exempt. 

• Religious-affiliated organizations are eligible, however, they must meet the above requirements and must register with the New York State Attorney General’s Charities Bureau. 

For the discretionary application click here. All applications must be submitted no later than Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 5pm.

Capital Funding

In order to receive capital funds from the City Council, must meet the same requirements listed above. Additionally, the application will be reviewed by the Mayor’s Office of Management and Budget to determine the project's eligibility. 

For more information on the capital application click here. The capital application has separate deadlines based on who the request is going to: 

• Requests to Borough Presidents are due February, 20, 2025 at 5pm
• Requests to City Council are due March 20, 2025 at 5pm
• Requests to BOTH are due February 20, 2025 at 5pm

For-profit entities may not receive discretionary or capital funds.

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