Getting Paid

How To Get Paid

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MONS is committed to making it easier for nonprofits to work with the City and get paid on time. Whether you're accessing advance payments or navigating invoicing in PASSPort, we are here to provide the tools and support you need to stay financially strong while delivering essential services to New Yorkers.

Below, explore our Payment Initiatives—including record-setting FY26 advances and the Returnable Grant Fund—and find Budgeting and Invoicing Resources to help you stay on track:

Payment Initiatives 

  • Discretionary Grant Pilot: The Adams Administration and NYC Council launched a landmark reform to streamline the city’s discretionary funding process. By eliminating 13 procedural steps, select organizations with small contracts (up to $25,000) across designated agencies will now receive grants within months—accelerating support to those who need it most.

    • Click here to read the FAQ for more information about this process.

  • FY26 advances: Nonprofit providers contracted with the city will receive a record $5 billion in advance payments during Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, delivering much-needed upfront resources to organizations that provide critical services to the most vulnerable New Yorkers.

    •  For more information, click here for the Advance Directive FAQ.

  • Returnable Grant Fund (MOCS): Access to interest-free, service fee-free loans for human service providers contracting with the City.

  • Search for awarded and cleared status for discretionary funding: Discretionary Award Tracker (MOCS).

  • Review the application and materials to obtain an Indirect Cost Rate (ICR):

    Indirect Cost Rate Initiative (MOCS).


Budgeting and Invoicing Resources:

Budgets and invoices must be submitted and approved before an organization can be reimbursed for services provided on a city contract. Budgets and invoices must be submitted in PASSPort. Please find below a list of resources and materials to help you submit invoices.