Nonprofit Infrastructure Capital Investment Program

Mission

The Nonprofit Infrastructure Capital Investment Program (NICIP) makes targeted investments in capital projects that improve the quality, efficiency, and accessibility of nonprofit human services organizations that provide direct services to New Yorkers. Targeted investments include renovations or expansions of existing space used for direct program services; modifications to provide for sustainable, efficient spaces that would result in overall energy and cost savings; accessibility renovations; and technology upgrades to improve electronic records, data analysis, and/or confidentiality.

Organization and Staffing

NICIP funds are awarded to grantees through an RFP process administered by the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY).

Major Programs

In FY 2017, $100 million in grants were awarded through a competitive process to 237 nonprofit human services organizations across the State. In FY 2018, NICIP awarded an additional $20 million in grants to 32 nonprofit organizations. In FY 2024, an RFA was announced to award no less than $60 million in grants to continue to support the work of the State’s nonprofit direct human services partners. Following the issuance of the RFA, $64.3 million in capital improvement project grants were awarded to 188 nonprofit organizations across the state. These capital projects will improve nonprofit organizations’ physical and technological infrastructure to allow them to better serve some of the most vulnerable New Yorkers.

Budget Highlights

The FY 2026 Executive Budget includes a reappropriation of $74.4 million for NICIP. To date, the program has distributed $95.6 million in grants to nonprofit organizations.

Note: Most recent estimates as of 01/21/2025