2022 CBG (COMMUNITY BENEFITS GRANT) - WHDC Community Benefits Grants Cycle Guidelines

Sep 13, 2026

2022 Community Benefits Grants Cycle (2022 CBG) guidelines from the West Harlem Development Corporation (WHDC) define funding priorities and requirements for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving Manhattan Community District 9 (MCD9). The document specifies eligible project categories—housing affordability and preservation, youth, older adults, arts and culture, economic development, and mental health and human services—along with submission expectations, measurable outcomes, and evaluation criteria. It outlines eligibility rules, insurance and ADA compliance, allowable operating costs tied to the project, funding limits and preferred funding mix, plus the key application timeline and reporting obligations.

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Overview

Funding focus and intended community impact

Application requirements

Eligibility and priority area services

Measurable goals and capacity

Insurance and compliance

Grant amounts and award structure

Sole applicants

Collaborative applicants

Important dates

2022 CBG (COMMUNITY BENEFITS GRANT) The West Harlem Development Corporation (WHDC) is pleased to announce the 2022 Community Benefits Grants Cycle (2022 CBG), awarding two million dollars to 501 (c)3 nonprofit organizations (NPOs) headquartered in Manhattan Community District 9 (MCD9), as well as to outside NPOs whose projects demonstratively serve at least 75% of MCD9 residents, in six key categories: housing affordability & preservation, youth, older adults, arts & culture, and economic development, and mental health & human services. WHDC intends to focus on programs that have a deep and significant impact on our community by supporting efforts to protect and preserve affordable housing, support and promote equity in the arts, support our youth and older adults, help spur economic development throughout the district, and support our community as it emerges from the pandemic. All grant criteria must be met, and all required information and support material must be properly and completely submitted for an application to be accepted for consideration and review. After the onset of the pandemic, many entities pivoted to provide online and hybrid programs to address immediate needs, but some did not and were unable to provide sufficient services to the community. We anticipate that all organizations are now able to serve our community as stated in their applications and will demonstrate excellence in the performance of their program services. WHDC recognizes that the pandemic adversely affected our community as much or more than others, and we seek to work with local partners to continue towards an equitable path to recovery. We look forward to opening the CBG 2022 round of grant opportunities and begin review of the many programs and projects that will provide responsive relief for the ongoing needs in support of our West Harlem community. Important Dates * | 2022 CBG Open Date | Wednesday, June 1, 2022 | | --- | --- | | Zoom Information Session | Tuesday, June 14, 2022 @ 1pm | | Deadline to email questions [to: grants@westharlemdc.org](to: grants@westharlemdc.org) | Friday, June 24, 2022 | | Deadline to submit 2022 CBG application | Thursday, June 30, 2022 @5pm | | Award notification & first installment | September 2022 | | Earliest Project Start Date | September 1, 2022 | | Project Completion Date | June 30, 2023 | * Prior notification will be provided if any dates are changed. Organizational & Project Eligibility: 1. The applicant is a nonprofit organization currently recognized by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as a 501(c)3 nonprofit and by the State of New York as a public charity. The applicant tax exempt status must not have changed since the issuance of the IRS determination letter, and no issue is presently pending before any office of the IRS that could result in any proposed changes in the applicant tax-exempt status. 2. Eligible nonprofit organizations that have been funded for the 2021 and 2022 WHDC Community Benefit Grants are eligible to apply. 3. Newly formed organizations, that is, within the last 12 months, may apply if they can demonstrate prior program service in MCD9 (Manhattan Community District 9) . 4. The proposed project should serve MCD9 residents, not the applicant organization (WHDC does not support expenses that are essentially general support or internal capacity building) . However, if awarded funding and if the public services are delivered as described, the organization can use its 2022 CBG funding to cover any operating costs (such as staff salaries, space rental, etc. ) directly associated with the proposed project. 5. The proposed project must include as a principal goal a demonstrable priority area service within MCD9 . 6. The proposed project and its activities must be clear and contain measurable goals that can be evaluated during and at the end of the award term. 7. The proposed project must be within the organization's program services, administrative an

FAQs

What is the 2022 CBG and what types of organizations can apply?

The 2022 Community Benefits Grants Cycle (2022 CBG) provides two million dollars for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations based in Manhattan Community District 9 (MCD9), and for outside nonprofits whose projects serve at least 75% of MCD9 residents.

What project categories does WHDC prioritize in 2022 CBG?

WHDC prioritizes housing affordability & preservation, youth, older adults, arts & culture, economic development, and mental health & human services, with a focus on deep and significant community impact.

What are the key deadlines and project timing for the 2022 CBG?

The CBG opens June 1, 2022, with a Zoom information session on June 14, 2022, and questions due by June 24, 2022. Applications are due June 30, 2022 at 5pm, with awards in September 2022, earliest project start September 1, 2022, and project completion by June 30, 2023.

Sep 13, 2026

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