Summary
New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is soliciting proposals from qualified organizations to serve as the Fund Administrator for the Manhattan Cruise Terminal Community Fund (MCTCF), which supports community-identified projects in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood near the Manhattan Cruise Terminal. The selected administrator will lead transparent project solicitation and selection processes, oversee disbursement of MCTCF funds (financed by a $1 per-passenger cruise fee, expected to total approximately $1.3 million by the end of 2026 with annual disbursements of $400,000–$700,000), and implement monitoring, evaluation, and inclusive community engagement in coordination with NYCEDC and local stakeholders. The RFP was issued on June 16, 2026, with responses electronically due to NYCEDC by 4:00 PM ET on Thursday, September 3, 2026.