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Are you an arts education supporter looking for some inspiration? Join Brooklyn Children’s Theatre (BCT) on March 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM at Littlefield in Gowanus for their Winter Sharing event. At this joyful event, students ages 6-14 will present the songs, scenes, and dances they have learned over BCT’s 10-week program.

The ABNY Foundation has launched the World Cup For All Community Grant Program to ensure residents and communities across the five boroughs can experience the excitement and local benefits of the tournament, even if they are not attending a match in person. Through this program, the ABNY Foundation will award grants between $5,000 and $15,000 to community-based nonprofit organizations to support free or low-cost, welcoming, and community-centered fan engagement activities tied to the FIFA World Cup 2026, and/or; free or low-cost, enriching youth programming inspired by the FIFA World Cup 2026. Head to the opportunity page to see full eligibility, FAQs, and a recording of a recent info session. Applications are due March 13, 2026 via their digital application form. 

Do you have an old prom dress, tuxedo, or other formal wear taking up space in your closet? Please consider donating formal wear for the 3rd annual Queens Public Library (QPL) Prom Dress Collection and Giveaway Event. Donate today to help make prom a fun, fabulous, and memorable experience for QPL Teens! You can donate new or gently-used formal wear, shoes, bags, and jewelry before March 20, 2026 – check out this flyer for a full list of the 14 QPL drop-off locations. QPL asks that donors ensure that their donations are in good condition, and encourages laundering or dry-cleaning items before donating them. 

Calling small nonprofits across New York City - want to access city funding and grow your impact? The NYC Mayor’s Office of Nonprofit Services (MONS) is recruiting small nonprofits for their Nonprofit Essentials training series, which starts on April 9. 2026. This 10-week training for leaders of small, community-based nonprofits who want to strengthen their organization, get contract-ready, build capacity, and receive hands on support. Nonprofits are eligible if they: do not currently have a City contract, have an annual budget of under $100,000, and have not participated in other MONS trainings. Apply by March 20, 2026 via their digital application form.