Our Work
Publications
House Appropriations Bills a Meaningful Start for Federal Fiscal Year 2021 Federal Budget Negotiations
During the FFY 2021 budget negotiations, Congress must spend boldly to ensure critical human services programs are strengthened to reflect the needs that existed prior to, and certainly after, Covid-19.
October 22, 2020
One-Off Funding for Human Services in Federal Relief Packages is Insufficient
From the 4 Covid-19 relief packages passed, we estimate that NYC will receive $831 million for human services programs such as child care, housing, homelessness prevention, support for older adults, and more.
September 1, 2020
Data Brief: Federal Funding for NYPD Up, Human Services Down
From FY 2010 to 2019, federal funding for NYC’s human services fell by $344m (8%) while funding for the NYPD increased by $144m (129%).
July 8, 2020
Media
Feds’ Stimulus Stall Comes After Years of Cutting Help to NYC
City Limits, By Jarrett Murphy
September 11, 2020
Federal Funding Up for NYPD, Down for Human Services
Gotham Gazette, By Derek Thomas, Matan Diner, and Gaurav Gupta-Casale
July 17, 2020
Newsletters
Webinars and Recordings
Federal Tax and Budget Response Team Zoom Meeting with U.S. Representative Grace Meng on Strengthening the HEROES Act
During the call, the Response Team presented a brief outline of our collective priorities – including ways to strengthen the HEROES Act – and our member organizations shared stories from the frontlines.
June 5, 2020
Federal Tax and Budget Response Team Zoom Meeting with U.S. Representative Hakeem Jeffries on Federal COVID Relief
During the Call, U.S. Congressman Hakeem Jeffries shared his priorities for the next relief package and the Response Team shared our recommendations.
April 29, 2020
Federal Funds Tracker Training Webinar
Take a tour of the website, learn how to use the open data features that allow anyone to analyze the impact of federal budget proposals in just a few clicks, and learn about advocacy opportunities.
June 26, 2019