How to Apply for BKO Funding

Brooklyn Org supports a variety of issues and community needs

Rolling* Deadline: General Funding From Brooklyn Org

*Next Cycle Due September 30th

We fund organizations that advance racial justice and provide critical resources to BIPOC and other groups who have been historically disempowered and discriminated against across Brooklyn. All eligible Brooklyn-serving organizations are invited to apply for general operating support. Applications are accepted at any time; funding decisions are made twice per year. The next funding decision deadline is September 30, 2025. LEARN MORE + APPLY

Apply by May 9th: 2026 Brooklyn Org Spark Prize

Each year, five nonprofits are selected to receive the $100,000 ‘no strings attached’ Brooklyn Org Spark Prize. The Prize is named for and informed by our mission to spark change for a fair and just Brooklyn. LEARN MORE + APPLY

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Brooklyn Org Spark Prize 2026 Application Clinic

Virtual
1:00 PM–2:00 PM EDT

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Brooklyn Org General Funding Application Clinic (March 2025)

For Next Rolling Funding Deadline: April 15

Zoom
11:00 AM–12:00 PM EDT

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