Sunset Park Fund
Want to get involved? See below for ways to make your voice heard.
The Sunset Park Fund is investing in the Sunset Park Community through a participatory, community-led process.
Through close collaboration between the Office of Councilmember Alexa Avilés (District 38), the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), and Brooklyn Org, the Sunset Park Fund promotes meaningful avenues for community co-governance and neighborhood participation, ensuring Sunset Park residents play a central role in shaping funding priorities and supporting projects that have a lasting impact on the neighborhood.
The Sunset Park Fund was established through a 2015 Points of Agreement and is supported by a 5% set-aside of rents paid by tenants of the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal. The Fund supports projects that address resident-identified priorities and strengthen neighborhood well-being.
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Attend A Community Conversation
Thursday, November 5 at UPROSE
Join us for a conversation with your neighbors about the strengths, issues, needs, and interests of the community. All who live and/or work in Sunset Park are welcome. Translation and food provided.
Apply For Funding
Application Opens Winter 2027
After our community conversations and discussions with our Sunset Park Advisory Council, we will release an application for grant proposals. The application, along with more information about eligibility, grant amounts, and fund priorities will be released in Winter 2027. Please sign up at the button below to be informed about the release of the grant application.
The Sunset Park Advisory Council
The Sunset Park Advisory Council is a body made up of neighborhood residents who will support the grantmaking process alongside Brooklyn Org staff. Advisory Council members will play a part in determining the funding focus, read applications, and make grant decisions using a facilitated, participatory process.
Ideal members are long-term Sunset Park residents who:
- Are not in a position of leadership at a local nonprofit organization;
- Can commit to all Council activities through Spring 2027; and
- Are passionate and informed about their community
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the funding from?
The Sunset Park Fund was established through a 2015 Points of Agreement and is supported by a 5% set-aside of rents paid by tenants of the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal. The Fund supports projects that address resident-identified priorities and strengthen neighborhood well-being.
Who can apply for funding?
Following our community engagement and research process, we will release an application for funding with clear eligibility requirements.
How much funding is available?
The Fund is dependent on rental income at the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal (SBMT) collected by the NYC Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and will vary annually. Brooklyn Org has been chosen to administer the Fund for two years and will be provided the grant budget annually.
Sunset Park Fund – Comment or Question
Share your comment, idea, question, or concern. You may comment anonymously.
Additional Questions?
Please contact SunsetPark@Brooklyn.org. No phone calls, please.
Additional Nonprofit Resources
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Please note: We do not accept applications by email, mail, or phone call. To apply for a grant from the fund, complete our online application when it opens in Winter 2027.
Working In Partnership With
New York City Economic Development Corporation
New York City Council Member Alexa Avilés