Eligible Nonprofit Human Services Organizations Can Receive Up to $500,000 in Capital Grant Funding to Support Large- and Small-Scale Construction Projects
Builds on Governor’s Previous Investments to Protect and Support Nonprofits, Including Funding for Nonprofit Colleges and Universities and Organizations Supporting Veterans and New Yorkers With Developmental Disabilities
Request for Applications Available Here
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that a minimum of $60 million in capital grant funding will be available to nonprofit human services organizations through the Nonprofit Infrastructure Capital Investment Program to support the delivery of critical services to New Yorkers. Eligible nonprofit organizations that provide direct programs and services to New Yorkers may receive grants ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 for the completion of small- and large-scale construction projects. The Request For Applications is available here.
“The Nonprofit Infrastructure Capital Investment Program is one of our state’s most powerful tools to strengthen and preserve New York’s social safety net,” Governor Hochul said. “Nonprofit organizations are an essential partner in delivering critical services to individuals in need, but far too often, infrastructure needs and a lack of capital funding stretch these organizations to capacity. By making transformative investments in our nonprofit sector, my administration is committed to maintaining the vital resources and services that New Yorkers rely on.”
The Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY), which will administer the program for the State, will also post the Request For Applications (RFA) on its website in addition to the funding opportunities availability on the New York State Grants Gateway. DASNY will also provide essential information to prospective nonprofit applicants through an informational Webinar Video to be posted in both locations on October 18, 2023.
This NICIP opportunity will utilize a first come, first served process for this competitive grant program. Applications can be submitted at any point from December 1, 2023 through January 12, 2024. Applications will be scored as they are received and scoring the applications will begin as early as December 2, 2023. All applicants scoring the minimum threshold will be advanced to DASNY for grant processing until all funding has been utilized. The emphasis for scoring applications will be on capital projects that are ‘shovel ready’ and expected to be completed on or before December 2026. If an advanced Qualifying NICIP Applicant cannot complete the required reviews or its proposed project, that funding would be returned to the NICIP pool and awarded to the next successive NICIP Qualifying Applicant on the list of Applications.
NICIP builds on Governor Hochul’s commitment to protecting and supporting the nonprofit sector, which delivers critical resources and services to New Yorkers across the state. Last month, the Governor announced more than $63 million in capital funding awards for more than 30 New York colleges and universities to support major construction projects, new equipment, and other investments in university infrastructure The Governor also recently announced nearly $38 million to strengthen nonprofits’ facility security and overall preparedness, $13 million for organizations providing career training to New Yorkers with developmental disabilities, and $2.7 million in funding for organizations serving veterans.
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