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SUMMARY:Understanding City Contracts & Allowable Costs (NonProfit Help Desk)
DESCRIPTION:Understanding City Contracts & Allowable Costs\nThursday\, May 7\, 2026 | 1 – 2 PM\nRSVP\nDescription:\nLearn about NYC Council Discretionary Contracts and their allowable costs with staff from the Mayor’s Office of Nonprofit Services (MONS). \nPresenter:\nTamara Keshecki\, MPP\, MM is the founding principal of AINOK Consulting\, LLC which has secured over $27M for clients since its inception in 2020. An ardent advocate and accomplished professional musician\, she is an Adjunct Faculty Member and Research Associate at the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s School of Public Policy and also the Director of Grants and Government Relations for the St. George Theatre Restoration\, Inc. \nObjectives:\n1. What is a NYC Council Discretionary Contract?\n2. What expenses are allowable for reimbursement.\n3. How to execute and manage your NYC Discretionary Contract. \nRSVP
URL:https://hepfree.nyc/event/understanding-city-contracts-allowable-costs-nonprofit-help-desk/
CATEGORIES:Education,Government
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SUMMARY:Tracking and Executing NYC Council Discretionary Funding Award (NonProfit Help Desk)
DESCRIPTION:NYC Council Discretionary: Awarded NYC Discretionary Funding? Here’s What Happens Next\nMonday\, April 27\, 2026 | 4 – 5 PM\nRSVP\nDescription:\nIn this workshop\, learn about NYC Council Discretionary Funding: next steps to tracking and executing your award. Participants are encouraged to submit questions in advance during the registration process. \nPresenter:\nTamara Keshecki\, MPP\, MM is the founding principal of AINOK Consulting\, LLC which has secured over $27M for clients since its inception in 2020. An ardent advocate and accomplished professional musician\, she is an Adjunct Faculty Member and Research Associate at the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s School of Public Policy and also the Director of Grants and Government Relations for the St. George Theatre Restoration\, Inc. \nShe is an Appointee to both the Small Business Advisory Committee (SBAC) and the Nightlife Advisory Board. In 2014\, she received a New York City Council Citation for her contribution to New York City’s cultural community. \nObjectives:\nLearning Objectives:\n1. What is NYC Council Discretionary Funding?\n2. Learn about the MOCS Discretionary Tracker.\n3. Learn the steps in executing your award contract. \nRSVP
URL:https://hepfree.nyc/event/tracking-and-executing-nyc-council-discretionary-funding-award-nonprofit-help-desk/
CATEGORIES:Education,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T190000
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SUMMARY:NYC Council Discretionary Funding for Arts Organizations (NonProfit Help Desk)
DESCRIPTION:FOR ARTS ORGANIZATIONS: How to apply for NYC Council Discretionary Funding\nWednesday\, January 28\, 2026 | 6:30 – 7:00 PM\nRSVP\nDescription:\nIn this workshop\, learn about NYC Council Discretionary Expense Funding: the application process\, the timeline to receive funding if you are selected\, specifically for arts organizations. The webinar will also walk you through the step-by-step process of how to apply in the portal and provide insights on which initiatives may be a good fit for your organization. \nPresenter:\nTamara Keshecki\, MPP\, MM is the founding principal of AINOK Consulting\, LLC which has secured over $27M for clients since its inception in 2020. \nObjectives:\nAs a result of this webinar\, participants will be able to:\n1. Understand the end-to-end process of NYC Council Discretionary Expense Funding\, including application requirements\, review timelines\, and key milestones.\n2. Gain insight into tracking and managing discretionary awards\, from notification of selection through to contract execution.\n3. Identify common challenges and best practices in navigating the discretionary funding and contracting process effectively. \nRSVP
URL:https://hepfree.nyc/event/nyc-council-discretionary-funding-for-arts-organizations-nonprofit-help-desk/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T120000
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SUMMARY:Training | NYC Council Discretionary Capital Funding (NonProfit Help Desk)
DESCRIPTION:NYC Council Discretionary Capital Funding\nFriday\, January 23\, 2026 | 12 – 1 PM\nRSVP\nDescription:\nIn this workshop\, learn about NYC Capital Discretionary Funding: organization and project eligibility\, the application process\, CapGrants portal\, and required application documents. \nPresenter:\nTamara Keshecki\, MPP\, MM is the founding principal of AINOK Consulting\, LLC which has secured over $27M for clients since its inception in 2020. \nObjectives:\nAs a result of this webinar\, participants will learn:\n1. What is NYC Council Discretionary Capital Funding?\n2. Is NYC Council Discretionary Capital Funding a good fit for your organization?\n3. What types of projects are generally eligible for funding? \nRSVP
URL:https://hepfree.nyc/event/training-nyc-council-discretionary-capital-funding-nonprofit-help-desk/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Training | NYC Council Discretionary Funding (NonProfit Help Desk)
DESCRIPTION:NYC Council Discretionary Funding: What Is It & How to Apply?\nWednesday\, January 21\, 2026 | 10 – 11 AM\nRSVP\nDescription:\nIn this workshop\, learn about NYC Council Discretionary Expense Funding: the application process\, the timeline to receive funding if you are selected\, and the organizational capacity necessary to apply and manage a reimbursement grant. The webinar will also walk you through the step-by-step process of how to apply in the portal and provide insights on which initiatives may be a good fit for your organization. \nPresenter:\nTamara Keshecki\, MPP\, MM is the founding principal of AINOK Consulting\, LLC which has secured over $27M for clients since its inception in 2020. \nObjectives:\nIn this workshop\, learn about:\n1. NYC Council Discretionary Expense Funding: the application process\, the timeline to receive funding if you are selected\, and the organizational capacity necessary to apply and manage a reimbursement grant.\n2. The step-by-step process of how to apply in the portal\, and provide insights on which initiatives may be a good fit for your organization. \nRSVP
URL:https://hepfree.nyc/event/training-nyc-council-discretionary-funding-nonprofit-help-desk-4/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T183000
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SUMMARY:Training | NYC Council Discretionary Funding (NonProfit Help Desk)
DESCRIPTION:NYC Council Discretionary Funding: What Is It & How to Apply?\nWednesday\, January 14\, 2026 | 6:30 – 7:30 PM\nRSVP\nDescription:\nIn this workshop\, learn about NYC Council Discretionary Expense Funding: the application process\, the timeline to receive funding if you are selected\, and the organizational capacity necessary to apply and manage a reimbursement grant. The webinar will also walk you through the step-by-step process of how to apply in the portal and provide insights on which initiatives may be a good fit for your organization \nPresenter:\nTamara Keshecki\, MPP\, MM is the founding principal of AINOK Consulting\, LLC which has secured over $27M for clients since its inception in 2020. \nObjectives:\nAs a result of this webinar\, participants will learn:\n1. What is NYC Council Discretionary Expense Funding?\n2. Is NYC Council Discretionary Expense Funding a good fit for your organization?\n3. Does your organization have the necessary organizational and financial capacity to manage a reimbursement grant? \nRSVP
URL:https://hepfree.nyc/event/training-nyc-council-discretionary-funding-nonprofit-help-desk-3/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T140000
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SUMMARY:Training | NYC Council Discretionary Funding (NonProfit Help Desk)
DESCRIPTION:NYC Council Discretionary Funding\nThursday\, December 11\, 2025 | 2 – 3 PM\nRSVP\nDescription:\nIn this workshop\, learn about the NYC Council Discretionary Expense Funding application process\, the timeline to receive funding if you are selected\, and the organizational capacity necessary to apply and manage a reimbursement grant. The webinar will also walk you through the step-by-step process of how to apply in the portal\, and provide insights on which initiatives may be a good fit for your organization. \nRSVP
URL:https://hepfree.nyc/event/training-nyc-council-discretionary-funding-nonprofit-help-desk-2/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T150000
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SUMMARY:2026 NYC Council Discretionary Applications (NonProfit Help Desk)
DESCRIPTION:Get Registration Ready for 2026 NYC Council Discretionary Applications\nWednesday\, December 3\, 2025 | 3 – 4 PM\nRSVP\nDescription:\nUnderstand the end-to-end process of NYC Council Discretionary Expense Funding\, including application requirements\, review timelines\, and key milestones.Gain insight into tracking and managing discretionary awards\, from notification of selection through to contract execution. Identify common challenges and best practices in navigating the discretionary funding and contracting process effectively.\n \nRSVP \n 
URL:https://hepfree.nyc/event/2026-nyc-council-discretionary-applications-nonprofit-help-desk-2/
CATEGORIES:Education,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T140000
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SUMMARY:2026 NYC Council Discretionary Applications (NonProfit Help Desk)
DESCRIPTION:Get Registration Ready for 2026 NYC Council Discretionary Applications\n\nThursday\, November 20\, 2025 | 2 – 3 PM\n\nRSVP\nDescription:\n\nUnderstand the end-to-end process of NYC Council Discretionary Expense Funding\, including application requirements\, review timelines\, and key milestones. Gain insight into tracking and managing discretionary awards\, from notification of selection through to contract execution.Identify common challenges and best practices in navigating the discretionary funding and contracting process effectively. \nRSVP
URL:https://hepfree.nyc/event/2026-nyc-council-discretionary-applications-nonprofit-help-desk/
CATEGORIES:Education,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T183000
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SUMMARY:Training | NYC Council Discretionary Funding (NonProfit Help Desk)
DESCRIPTION:NYC Council Discretionary Funding\nThursday\, November 13\, 2025 | 6:30 – 7:30 PM\nRSVP\nDescription:\nIn this workshop\, learn about the NYC Council Discretionary Expense Funding application process\, the timeline to receive funding if you are selected\, and the organizational capacity necessary to apply and manage a reimbursement grant. The webinar will also walk you through the step-by-step process of how to apply in the portal\, and provide insights on which initiatives may be a good fit for your organization. \nRSVP
URL:https://hepfree.nyc/event/training-nyc-council-discretionary-funding-nonprofit-help-desk/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Workshop
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