Connection is at the heart of our work, and we are proud to partner with philanthropic supporters, corporations, elected leaders, and city agencies to advance our vision of ensuring that every neighborhood in New York City has the resources and opportunities for its community members to thrive.
Institutional Partners
National Grid
Our partnership with National Grid powers the Community Energy Project, supporting trusted grassroots leaders in Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island as they help residents access energy affordability resources, deepen local understanding of energy efficiency, and build greater community resilience.
M&T Bank
Our partnership with the M&T Bank is strengthening Bronx communities by investing in neighborhood business leaders driving local change. Their leadership is meeting an urgent need to support the local businesses that deepen connections and create opportunities in communities across the borough.
Con Edison
Con Edison shares our commitment to confront the threat that climate change poses to our communities and help New Yorkers adapt to a changing world, specifically by prioritizing locally led climate mitigation and adaptation. ConEd’s leadership support is making it possible for us to invest in dozens of climate focused projects, including urban forests, hyperlocal green infrastructure, and community gardens.
Siegel Family Endowment
Our partnership with the Siegel Family Endowment has been instrumental in our ability to provide microgrants to NYC’s neighborhood leaders, and their inquiry-focused approach has helped us to continuously learn and improve our support for our grantee partner network. You can read Siegal Family Endowment’s recent case study of our work here.
NYC Emergency Management
CitizensNYC collaborates with NYC Emergency Management (NYCEM) to enhance community resilience through the Partners in Preparedness Program. This partnership equips nearly 700 local organizations with the tools and knowledge to effectively prepare for and respond to emergencies.
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Corporate Partner Spotlight: Con Edison
What difference can a community garden really make in the face of climate change? It’s a fair question. Climate change is global, complex, and systemic. A single project can feel small against that scale. But across New York City, our grantee partners are proving that local action matters. They are advancing...
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Corporate and Foundation Partners
CitizensNYC’s corporate and foundation partners provide essential support for grassroots leaders and small businesses across New York City. In addition to funding, our partners make a difference through hundreds of volunteer hours, making connections and providing visibility for the leaders in our network, and hosting events that bring change makers together.
Government Partners
Government partners play a crucial role in amplifying the reach and impact of our grant programs in every corner of NYC. By working in collaboration with elected leaders and city agencies, we bridge the gap between resident-led initiatives and public resources, thereby strengthening the city’s infrastructure.
CitizensNYC holds a unique 5-year $75M master contract with the city based on our expertise and community relationships. This allows us to help city agencies quickly get funding to community groups addressing the city’s critical challenges.
In 2024, CitizensNYC provided $8.3M in public grants to 323 Community Groups on behalf of New York City.
CitizensNYC also works closely with elected leaders, including partnering on community outreach in every city council district. We’re grateful for the support of City Council and State Assembly representatives, which enables us to expand access to resources for community groups throughout the city.
Nonprofit Partners
CitizensNYC leverages a powerful network of nonprofit partners to empower New Yorkers and enhance their neighborhoods. These partners serve as trusted allies, and through grant programs, capacity-building workshops, and collaborative events, help us cultivate local leadership and tackle challenges across all five boroughs.
