Our Impact

CitizensNYC, founded in 1975 as one of the nation’s first micro-funding organizations, provides financial and capacity-building support to neighborhood leaders who are making their communities more connected, resilient, and healthier.

Our Impact in New York City

In 2024

256

grants awarded to grassroots leaders and neighborhood businesses working to improve their communities

86%

of grantee organizations are run by women and/or people of color

100,000+

NYC residents directly impacted by the initiatives we supported

110

neighborhoods in all 5 boroughs received support

 
 
Parent Child Relationship Association, Sunset Park, Brooklyn

We are proud to partner with hundreds of community leaders and small businesses across New York City by investing in their ideas for improving their neighborhoods, connecting them with networks and resources to take their projects to the next level, and amplifying their voices and perspectives on strengthening NYC.