Ford Foundation NYC Good Neighbor Grant 2027

The Ford Foundation NYC Good Neighbor Grant 2027 is an annual funding opportunity that provides unrestricted funding to a small group of New York City-based community organizations working in arts and culture, education, or human services. It supports initiatives that address inequality and improve quality of life for NYC communities across the five boroughs. Eligible organizations must be based in NYC, have 501(c)(3) status or a qualifying fiscal sponsor, and meet the committee’s stated budget and eligibility criteria.

Unrestricted funding for selected NYC-based organizations

Organizations must be based in New York City, primarily conduct or support local work within NYC, have 501(c)(3) status or work with a fiscal sponsor, and operate in arts and culture, education or human services.

Submit an application between September 1 and September 30, 2026 through the Ford Foundation’s Good Neighbor Grant portal.