Get Involved

Are you an individual looking to become civically engaged?

Below are the various ways to amplify The People's Money and be a part of the participatory process:

Idea Generation

Submit an idea! From October 15 to November 19, 2025, submit your idea here on Participate.nyc.gov or join a local Idea Generation Workshop.

Borough Assemblies

Shape the Future of Your Borough — Apply to Be a 2026 Borough Assembly Member for The People's Money!

Be part of something meaningful. Civic assemblies are a growing way for everyday people to have a direct say in how decisions are made in their local government. Now, you can be part of it right here in New York City. As a Borough Assembly Member, you'll help decide how public money is spent in your community — through real, in-person conversations that lead to real change as part of The People's Money — NYC's citywide participatory budgeting process. This is a chance to represent your borough, amplify community voices, and help turn public ideas into funded projects. Apply today, through the Google Form linked above, to take your seat at the table.

Below are opportunities for community-based organizations to partner with the Civic Engagement Commission throughout The People's Money process:

Submit a Request for Engagement here if you want us to attend an event or host a workshop in your community. We are open to tabling, hosting civic engagement workshops, and raising awareness of how New Yorkers can be more involved in government!