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NewYork-Presbyterian today announced a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Community Fund, the hospital’s largest grant opportunity for community-based organizations (CBOs). The Community Fund was launched in 2024 to improve health and well-being in neighborhoods with high rates of health disparities. To date, NewYork-Presbyterian has invested $4.15 million across 17 CBOs through the Community Fund, and an additional $2.1 million is budgeted for the 2026 cycle. A minimum of seven CBOs will be selected for the two-year grant, and priority will be given to organizations that address housing insecurity and food insecurity.

“NewYork-Presbyterian is proud to support our community-based organizations through the Community Fund as we work together to address the challenges many New Yorkers face that impact their health,” said Anne Sperling, senior vice president of government and community affairs at NewYork-Presbyterian. “Through the Community Fund, NewYork-Presbyterian is making meaningful, sustained investments in the communities we serve.”

The Community Fund is directly informed by findings from NewYork-Presbyterian’s Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), a triennial report that uses public data and individual feedback to understand the needs, assets, and priorities of communities, identifying health disparities among residents. It is also aligned with the New York State Prevention Agenda, a framework to improve the health of and wellbeing of people in New York.

Organizations eligible for the 2026 Community Fund must be not-for-profit, religious or government agencies with a clear community service mission and a minimum annual operating budget of $1 million. Proposed projects must align with one of the priority social determinants of health identified through the CHNA and demonstrate the ability to deliver measurable and continued impact. Awards will range from $75,000 to $150,000 per year for up to two years, with a maximum total award of $300,000 per CBO.

Community Fund grants are designed to support initiatives that improve access to resources, enhance stability and promote better health outcomes in communities. Additional information about the Community Fund, including a list of past Community Fund grantees and their work, is available here.