New York City City Hall used “Nonprofit Week” to celebrate the organizations that keep the city running, such as by providing meals for the hungry, social care for the elderly and shelter for the homeless. Various agencies spent last week providing trainings, sharing information on municipal contracts and honoring human service organizations with awards.
The mayor’s office also announced successes regarding nonprofits: registering, or paying, 88% of nonprofit contracts on time for 2026, securing 50% advance payment for many and, lastly, launching a new discretionary grant pilot that will switch contracts of $25,000 or less in City Council discretionary funds to a streamlined grant system for 2026. Deputy Mayor for Strategic Initiatives Ana Almanzar spoke with City & State about these anno