Manhattan Cruise Terminal Community Fund Administrator RFP

Description: 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.