cdfhelpdesk@culture.nyc.gov
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CDF Organization Eligibility Questionnaire
Review our Eligibility Requirements on our CDF Applying webpage. Complete this questionnaire as a first step to determine if your organization is eligible to apply. Please note that this questionnaire is not a substitute for a thorough review of our CDF Application Guidelines and is not a final determination of eligibility.
Do you possess a Federal Employee Identification Number (EIN)?
You meet this requirement.
You are not eligible to apply. Eligible organizations must possess a Federal EIN.
Do you have 501(c)3 federal tax status or have a fiscal sponsor/conduit?
You meet this requirement. If you are using a fiscal sponsor/conduit, reach out to cdfhelpdesk@culture.nyc.gov for additional information.
You are not eligible to apply. Organizations must possess 501(c)3 federal tax status or apply with an eligible fiscal sponsorship/conduit organization.
Are you incorporated in New York State as a not-for-profit organization?
You are not eligible to apply. Eligible organizations must be incorporated as a not-for-profit organization in New York State.
Is a New York City address displayed on your FY22 IRS 990?
You are not eligible to apply. Applicants must be based in New York City and be able to demonstrate administrative and programmatic operations within any of the five boroughs of New York City. Your administrative address is determined by your IRS 990.
Can you demonstrate arts and cultural activities you provided in the last two years? You must demonstrate cultural income and expenses in your budget in the last two years as well as documentation of cultural activities in the application.
You are not eligible to apply. Eligible organizations must demonstrate arts and cultural activities in New York City—programmatically and financially—over the last two years.
Are you a parent teacher association or organization?
Parent teacher associations or organizations are not eligible to apply for CDF funding.
Are you a member of the Cultural Institutions Group ?
Members of the Cultural Institutions Group are not eligible to apply for CDF funding.
Are you a government agency program on either the city, state, or US federal level, including, but not limited to, New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, New York City Public Library, Queens Public Library, Brooklyn Public Library or National Parks Service?
Projects and programs of other government agencies are not eligible to apply for CDF funding.
This quiz confirms basic eligibility if you meet all the requirements. However, if you fail to meet one or more of the requirements, you are not eligible to apply.
If you have met all the requirements and if any of the following apply to your organization, reach out to cdfhelpdesk@culture.nyc.gov to confirm your eligibility.
