NEW YORK – NBC 4 New York, Telemundo 47 and Comcast NBCUniversal announced $227,272 has been awarded to six local nonprofit organizations through the 2025 NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants. Since 2018, NBC 4 New York and Telemundo 47 have now provided more than $1.7 million to 43 nonprofits through the annual grant program.

For the eighth year, the competitive grant challenge is awarding unrestricted funding to eligible nonprofits making a difference in the Tri-State Area. Applications were accepted in three categories: youth education and empowerment, next generation storytellers, and community engagement. The 2025 application window for 501(c)(3) nonprofits was March 11 through April 11.

“Our 2025 Local Impact Grant winners are making a real difference in our community – fighting hunger in our neighborhoods, delivering important mental health services and creating new access for educational and creative outlets for youth. Their work is inspiring and remarkable,” said Eric Lerner, President and General Manager of NBC 4 New York.

“Through these grants, our stations are invested in our communities and supporting the important work of our local non-profits. This year’s winners are the hearts of the community, focusing on the next generation through health education, mentoring upcoming entrepreneurs and empowering youth through different creative arts services. We are honored to share their stories,” said Cristina Schwarz, President and General Manager of Telemundo 47.

The 2025 NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants are providing $2.5 million in funds to nonprofits serving one of NBC- and Telemundo-owned stations’ 11 U.S. markets, which are New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas, Boston, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Miami, San Diego and Hartford, Conn. Founded in 2018, NBCUniversal’s grant program has now provided $21 million to 615 nonprofits.

NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants recipients in the Tri-State Area are:    

Jump-In Enrichment Inc.: $50,000

  • Jump-In Enrichment equips Brooklyn youth with academic support, life skills, and career development, focusing on tech pathways and mental health. They prioritize youth from foster care, shelters, and low-income communities.

New Community Project, Inc.: $50,000

  • New Community Project (NewComm) empowers high school students through a two-year fellowship. It merges academic support with real-world projects and industry partnerships to foster leadership and career skills.

University Community Social Services, Inc.: $40,000

  • University Community Social Services provides hot meals and social services to New York City’s hungry and homeless with an all-volunteer workforce. They also connect guests with clothing, healthcare, housing, and employment support.

Drama Club, Inc.: $40,000

  • Drama Club Inc provides year-round theater programming to incarcerated and court-involved youth in NYC, fostering leadership, creativity, and emotional growth. Their mission is to help youth thrive using improv and trauma-informed practices.

Girls Helping Girls Period: $32,272

  • Girls Helping Girls Period educates students on menstrual health and advocates to end period poverty through workshops and public awareness. They focus on empowering students in to manage periods safely and with confidence.

Project Write Now: $15,000

  • Project Write Now is a nonprofit transforming lives through expressive writing programs for youth and adults, focusing on emotional well-being, confidence, and communication. They collaborate with schools and nonprofits to offer free or reduced-rate programs.

For more information on the NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants, visit localimpactgrants.com and the Spanish-language becasdeimpactolocal.com, and follow on social @NBCUFoundation and #LocalImpactGrants. 

About NBC 4 New York / WNBC
NBC 4 New York / WNBC is the flagship station of the NBCUniversal Local division of NBCUniversal, serving the New York Tri-State area for more than 8- years and featuring Alfred I. duPont-Columbia, Edward R. Murrow, and Emmy® Award-winning journalists who are among the most accomplished in their field. The station includes the NBC 4 I-Team, New York’s largest televised investigative reporting unit, Better Get Baquero which has recovered more than $16 million for Tri-State consumers and Storm Team 4, certified by WeatheRate for delivering the Tri-State’s most accurate local weather forecast using cutting-edge technology such as Storm Tracker 4, a high-frequency S-Band dual polarization fixed Doppler weather radar. NBC 4 New York’s digital platforms are also among the most read and watched in the New York market and include the NBC 4 App, dedicated Peacock, Roku, Apple TV, Pluto, and Amazon FireTV channels along with unique, out-of-home viewing in local taxis.

About Telemundo 47 New York / WNJU
Telemundo 47 / WNJU is NBCUniversal Local’s Telemundo station with more than 60 years of service to the Spanish-speaking communities of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Featuring Emmy® Award-winning journalists and offering more than 27 hours of locally produced programming each week, the station includes the New York market’s only team of bilingual meteorologists, La Autoridad en El Tiempo who are certified by WeatheRate for delivering the Tri-State’s most accurate Spanish-language television forecast. Their Telemundo Responde investigative unit has recovered more than $5 million to date, with Telemundo 47’s public affairs program Enfoque Nueva York shining a weekly spotlight on the policy issues and local concerns most important to viewers. Telemundo 47 provides news and information across all platforms, including the Telemundo 47 App, dedicated Roku, Apple TV and Amazon FireTV channels, and across social media. The Tri-State’s Spanish-language broadcasting channel for soccer, Telemundo 47 will offer exclusive Spanish-language coverage of the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup™ tournament.

About Comcast Corporation  

Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide, to the content and experiences we create, our businesses reach hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide. We deliver world-class broadband, wireless, and video through Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky; produce, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through brands including NBC, Telemundo, Universal, Peacock, and Sky; and bring incredible theme parks and attractions to life through Universal Destinations & Experiences. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.