Is your organization thinking about applying for NYC Council discretionary funding next year but you don’t know where to begin? Join the Advocacy Institute as we walk through the New York City Council discretionary application timeline and make simple an opaque and complicated process. We will break down what discretionary funding is, how it can be used, and how nonprofits can apply for funding . We’ll cover:

• What discretionary funding is and what it can be used for
• The timeline and steps of the application process
• Key players in the budget process and the overall NYC budget timeline
• Advocacy strategies that can increase the chances of receiving funding

By the end of the session, participants will know how to mount an effective campaign for discretionary funding and increase their chances of receiving funds from the New York City Council.