NBC 4 New York/WNBC, Telemundo 47/WNJU and Comcast NBCUniversal today announced the return of the NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants for its ninth consecutive year in 2026. The competitive grant challenge will award $227,272 in unrestricted funds to eligible organizations that serve or are based in t he Tri-State Area. Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits can access more information and apply for NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants at localimpactgrants.com and the Spanish-language site becasdeimpactolocal.com today, Tuesday, March 24, through April 24. The grant categories are youth education and empowerment, next generation storytellers, and community engagement. The grant winners will be announced later this year. Organizations interested in learning more about this year’s grant program can register here to join an informational session on April 7 at 1 p.m. ET. “Local Impact Grants allows us to invest in our local nonprofits and help expand their outreach. We’ve seen successful stories from our past winners who are helping to empower creative minds through the arts, increasing access to mental health resources, and expanding access to health education. We look forward to further supporting our community,” said Eric Lerner, President and General Manager of NBC 4 New York and Telemundo 47. Key grant eligibility requirements:  501(c)(3) nonprofit must be headquartered in and operate in a participating market Entity must service the market they operate from   The organization’s total expenses must be between $100,000 and $1,000,000; and   The nonprofit must help to resolve everyday community issues in any of the three grant categories.    The applying organization’s revenue must be greater than $100,000. NBCUniversal Local Impact Grant categories include: Youth Education Empowerment: In-school and community-based programs that equip youth with the tools they need to succeed, including STEM/STEAM education and youth entrepreneurship. Next Generation Storytellers: Programs that develop pathways for emerging talent and youth voices to explore careers in communications, arts, news, sports and entertainment Community Engagement: Programs that help foster community unity by enabling individuals to engage with and volunteer in their regions. The 2026 NBCU Local Impact Grants will deliver a total of $2.5 million in unrestricted funds across the 11 U.S. markets served by NBC- and Telemundo-owned stations. Founded in 2018, NBCUniversal’s grant program has provided $21 million to 615 organizations, including the 69 nonprofits awarded $2.5 million last year. For additional rules/eligibility requirements, please visit localimpactgrants.com. For information in Spanish, visit becasdeimpactolocal.com. ...read more read less