The People's Money FAQs

To be accepted, your idea must meet these criteria:

• It must be an expense project. This means programs, services, or events — not capital projects like construction, building repairs, or new equipment.
  Examples: after-school programs, art classes, or community mental health initiatives.

• It must not require new city laws or additional staff. Ideas should work within existing city resources and legal frameworks.

• It must respect the rights of all New Yorkers. Submissions should not discriminate or exclude any community members.

• It must be detailed enough to review. Submissions should clearly explain how the idea would work so the Civic Engagement Commission (CEC) can fully understand it.