The 2025 CBG Application is now closed

The West Harlem Development Corporation (WHDC) is pleased to announce the 2025 Community Benefits Grants Cycle (2025 CBG) for non-profit organizations (“NPO” 501 (c)3) headquartered in Manhattan Community District 9 (MCD9), as well as to outside NPO whose application proposes to demonstratively serve at least 75% of MCD9 residents. 

Although WHDC’s main source of funding through Columbia University ended last year, we will provide support to West Harlem through the Community Based Grants (CBG) program this year. Recent cuts to funds by the federal government have already and will continue to stress our overburdened community, but WHDC will continue to strategically support programs that effectively impact the needs of our community. 

WHDC intends to focus on programs that have a deep and significant impact on our community by supporting programs to protect and preserve affordable housing, support and promote equity in the arts, support our youth and older adults, and help spur economic development throughout the district. Compelling narratives and corresponding and complete supporting documents will make applications more competitive.

To be considered for the grant, all criteria must be met, and all required information must be submitted on time. All organizations must serve our community as stated in their applications.