New York Opens Applications for $75 Million Second Round of NY BRICKS Community Center Grants
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that applications are open for the second round of NY BRICKS, making $75 million in capital grants available to municipalities and nonprofit organizations to build or renovate community centers. Grants range from $250,000 to $15 million, require a 20 percent local match, and give priority to projects in underserved communities.
Applications are submitted through the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) portal, opened on November 2, and are due by 3 p.m. on December 7, 2026, with awards expected no earlier than February 26, 2027. The funding was secured in the FY2027 Enacted Budget, and the program is administered by DASNY together with the State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
The first round of NY BRICKS awarded $100 million to 30 projects in 22 counties serving roughly 400,000 people. State officials describe community centers as key local hubs for child care, senior services, youth programming and public health activities, and say the second round will continue to prioritize underserved communities.
(Source: Office of the Governor of New York)
Source: Office of the Governor of New York
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