The city budget in New Yorkers’ hands.

The results are in! Thousands of residents helped decide which community projects will receive funding through The People’s Money. Explore the winning ideas and see how New Yorkers’ ideas will become reality across the five boroughs.

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What Is The People's Money?

The People’s Money (TPM) is a citywide participatory budgeting (PB) process where New Yorkers decide how to spend part of the city’s budget to help their communities thrive. This process happens every year and is open to all New Yorkers, including youth and immigrants.

How can I be part of The People's Money?

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Idea Generation

Fall 2026

Share your ideas!

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Borough Assemblies

Winter 2027

Join an Assembly and shape the ballot!

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Vote

Spring 2027

Vote on what matters most to you!

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Project Implementation

Fall 2027 - Fall 2028

Where ideas come to life!

Be a part of The People's Money!

Learn how to participate in The People's Money's fifth cycle (2026 - 2028).

Current Process

New Yorkers’ results are in!

See which ideas New Yorkers voted on that will soon become projects in The People's Money's fourth cycle!

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Your ideas brought to life!

See how New Yorkers' ideas became projects during The People's Money's third cycle.

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About the Civic Engagement Commission

The Civic Engagement Commission (CEC) was established by the voters of New York City as part of an amendment to the City Charter adopted in 2018. The Commission's mission is to enhance civic participation, promote civic trust, and strengthen democracy in New York City.

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