Community Catalyst Fund with New Yorkers for Children

The Community Catalyst Fund of New Yorkers for Children offers monetary grants and technical assistance to small, community-based organizations, most of which are BIPOC-led and/or led by individuals with lived experience in foster care. All organizations are based in New York City and share a commitment to supporting youth impacted by the child welfare system. Funded efforts will include: direct services, advocacy and policy change, and research. Selected partners will participate in quarterly peer learning communities, where grantees connect with sector experts and one another to share ideas, tools, challenges, and solutions. The next application cycle will formally launch when the RFP is released on August 18, 2025.