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APPLICATION OPENS FOR NEW STATEWIDE PROGRAM TO STRENGTHEN SMALL NONPROFIT ARTS ORGANIZATIONS

October 17, 2023 (Albany, NY) – Applications are now open for a new program to strengthen small arts organizations based across New York State, led by the New York Council of Nonprofits, Inc. (NYCON) and the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) with funding from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA). Small arts nonprofits provide key resources in their communities, yet often struggle to survive and grow. The new “NYSCA Stabilization Program for Small Arts Organizations” is designed to help participants identify and become more capable to address significant operational issues that are impeding their growth or development. The program will serve eligible nonprofits through a combination of tailored advisory services and financial support.

Applicants for the new NYSCA program must hold 501(c)3 nonprofit status or be fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)3 organization. They must also have an annual operating budget of less than $1 million, and be based outside of New York City. Rural and BIPOC-led (Black/Indigenous/People of Color) community-based organizations are strongly encouraged to apply.

 NYCON releases State of Sector report, outlining challenges faced by nonprofits.

Read NYCON's 2023 State of the Sector


The most common challenges faced across the nonprofit sector include funding, staffing and increasing community needs, according to the 2023 State of the Sector report released today by the New York Council of Nonprofits (NYCON). Issued as New York leaders work on the state’s next budget, the report also notes that long-standing concerns about state funding for nonprofits continue, including that state contracts don’t fully cover the cost to deliver such services and are often delayed.

The report includes IRS and U.S. Department of Labor data, as well as results from a 2022 statewide outreach tour and a January 2023 survey of NYCON’s 3,100 members. 

Between July and November 2022 NYCON CEO Megan Allen met with 123 NYCON members across New York, representing the broad range of the state’s nonprofits. Below are highlights of what she learned. While different regions of the state face their own unique issues, the ideas included below were heard across the state.

Summary information on the challenges nonprofits face are also part of NYCON’s 2023 State of the Sector report, available on the NYCON website. Page 3 of this summary also lists ways everyone can help the nonprofit sector thrive.  

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The 2022 Nonprofit Power 100 list by City and State NY

Congratulations Megan Allen, NYCON CEO named in the 2022 Nonprofit Power 100 by City and State NY.

CALLS ON STATE TO RAISE EXPENDITURE THRESHOLD FOR 501(C)(3)S

The $5,000 threshold has remained unchanged since 2006

The more groups plan for a change in leadership, the better their chances for a smooth transition.

The New York Council of Nonprofits, Inc. (NYCON) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Megan T. Allen will assume the role of CEO beginning June 6, 2022.