Eleksyon sou pouvwa ou. Nou te fè.
The NYC Matching Funds Program gives everyday New Yorkers a real way to hold leaders accountable. It matches your contributions with funds so candidates can focus on the communities they serve - not just the wealthiest donors.
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New York se pwopriyete popilasyon an. Pwofesè yo, enfimyè yo, chofè taksi ak chofè ki fè livrezon yo, pwopriyetè ti antrepriz yo. Se nou menm ki fè vil la kontinye fonksyone. Se nou menm ki fè vil sa a sa li ye a. Antanke moun New York òdinè, nou vle pou lidè nou yo rann kont. Èske yo konprann sa k ap pase nan katye nou yo toutbon? Nou eli lidè ki di y ap goumen pou nou. Men, twò souvan nan politik lokal, moun ki gen enterè espesyal yo depanse plizyè milyon dola pou yo achte enfliyans. Ki rezilta?
Lè se gwo chabrak ki finanse kanpay yo, lidè yo gen kont pou yo al rann yo, se pa moun New York òdinè yo. Men isit la nan Vil New York, moun òdinè yo kapab reyini ansanm pou yo asire yo lidè yo rann nou kont. Kijan? Gras ak Pwogram Fon an Kontrepati vil la. Men kijan l fonksyone. Nenpòt lè yon moun New York bay yon ti kontribisyon pou yon moun ki kandida pou fonksyon minisipal, nou ajoute sou li epi nou miltiple li pa uit. Kidonk, yon kontribisyon 10 dola vin tounen 90 dola, kandida a kapab depanse nan afich, evènman, ak lòt aktivite pou l rive touche elektè yo.
Pwogram fon an kontrepati a rann li pi fasil pou tout moun New York kandida pou fonksyon, pi fasil pou moun kore kandida yo kwè ladan yo a, epi li rann pi difisil pou gwo chabrak enfliyanse eleksyon yo. Sa vle di ou pa bezwen rich pou kandida pou fonksyon epi genyen eleksyon an. Epi ou pa bezwen bay plizyè milyon dola pou fè yon diferans nan yon kanpay politik ou kwè ladan l. Pwogram fon an kontrepati a rann li pi fasil pou tout moun New York kandida nan eleksyon. Epi nou ede moun New York yo chwazi lidè ki kapab rann kont bay popilasyon an.
Nou egzamine chak grenn dola ki kolekte e ki depanse nan eleksyon lokal yo pou n asire nou kandida yo respekte prensip yo ak règ jwèt la. Lè Kandida oblije di kote chak grenn dola soti, elektè yo kapab wè kiyès k ap sipòte kanpay yo. Lè moun New York òdinè yo mete tèt ansanm, nou kapab reyalize gwo chanjman. Ti kontribisyon nou yo kapab fè yon gwo tonton diferans. Gras ak pwogram fon an kontrepati a, menm yon kandida moun pa konnen kapab kandida pou fonsyon epi genyen eleksyon an. Donk al mache di moun sa. Epi pa bliye, vote se pa sèl mwayen pou fè tande vwa w. Jwenn plis enfòmasyon nan lyen sa a nycvotes.org/matchingfunds.
What is the Matching Funds Program?
It takes your small contributions and multiplies them.
- For every contribution up to $250, the program matches it at an $8 to $1 rate. So, if you contribute $10 to a candidate, we give $80 of public funds. The campaign then gets $90, which helps pay for costs including staff or campaign materials.
It gives you a chance to run.
- Prezante pou fonksyon pa ta dwe sou ki moun ki gen plis lajan. Li ta dwe sou kiyès ki vle fè pi gwo enpak epi ede plis moun.
Your donation is multiplied through our Matching Funds program. Your $1 contribution is matched with $8 in public funds.
Poukisa pwogram fon an kontrepati a enpòtan pou NYC?
Pwogram fon an kontrepati an:
- ede Nouyòkè yo prezante pou fonksyon.
- Asire ou lajan ou kolekte difisilman ale pi lwen.
- Vle di kandida yo reponn ou.
- Ranfòse transparans nan kòlèk lajan ak depans kanpay yo.
- Bay vwa ou fòs sou izolwa.
- Kreye yon administrasyon ki divès menmjan ak moun li reprezante yo.
Did you know? With the support of the New York City Matching Funds Program, the City Council elected in 2021 was the most diverse in the city’s history, including the first-ever majority of women on the Council.
Every small donation counts — the city matches contributions to empower community voices.
Kijan pou kontribye nan pwogram fon an kontrepati a
First, a candidate running for Mayor, Comptroller, Public Advocate, Borough President, or City Council raises the minimum amount necessary (table below) to join the Program.
| Fonksyon | Fon minimòm ki kolekte | Kantite Donatè |
| Majistra | $250,000 | 1,000 |
| Defansè Piblik, Kontwolè fiskal | $125,000 | 500 |
| Prezidan Awondisman an | $10,000 - $54,721 | 100 |
| Konsèy Minisipal | $5,000 | 75 |
Then, a New Yorker like you contributes directly through the campaign or through us.
Èske w te konnen? Kontribisyon mwayèn lan nan sikl Eleksyon 2025 an te aprepè $160. Men, pa gen okenn kontribisyon ki twò piti!
Kidonk, ou te kontribye. E kounya?
Every campaign that receives public funds must provide details on how the money was spent, which lets you keep track of every dollar of campaign spending.
At the CFB, our goal is to make sure candidates are accountable to New Yorkers and that public funds are spent responsibly.
But don’t just take it from us. You can track contributions and more with our Follow the Money tool.
Where Does Public Money Come From?
In NYC, when New Yorkers contribute to local candidates, their contributions can be matched with public funds. The City of New York provides these funds, and they represent less than 1% of the total city budget.
It's a small investment in a more transparent and accountable democracy. Because matching funds come from public dollars, every New Yorker helps support the program. That means we all have a stake in how the money is spent.
How Campaigns Use Matching Funds
Candidates may only use matching funds to promote their campaign. These funds cannot be used for personal expenses under any circumstances.
Matching funds help candidates connect with voters and run fair, transparent campaigns.
Funds may be used for:
- Advertising (TV, radio, digital, and social media)
- Renting office space
- Printing, postage, and campaign literature
- Paying campaign staff
- Fundraising and voter outreach events
- Travel and community event participation
- Legal and compliance costs
- Childcare for children under 13 (with approval)
- A single post-election thank-you event
How Campaigns Can't Use Public Funds
Public funds can't be used for personal or non-campaign items, such as clothing, haircuts, or personal grooming; rent or home expenses; tuition or childcare without approval; cars, club memberships, or entertainment tickets; and gifts over $50.
The Campaign Finance Board reviews every expense through a rigorous audit process to ensure spending is ethical and campaign-related. Candidates must show exactly how the funds were spent and return any remaining funds.
Those who break the rules or owe money from past campaigns can't receive new matching funds until they resolve any outstanding issues.
How Candidates Are Held Accountable
When a candidate joins New York City's Public Matching Funds Program, they agree to follow clear rules and spending limits based on the office they are running for.
Participating candidates also agree to publicly disclose who they accept money from and how they spend it. You can see how campaigns are using public funds with our Follow the Money tool.
The Evolution of the Program
The Matching Funds Program didn't happen overnight. For over 30 years, New York City has pioneered ways to amplify the voices of everyday residents. As the city has changed, the program has evolved to meet the needs of a more diverse and engaged electorate.
See how we’ve grown from a modest start in 1988 to the most powerful small-dollar matching system in the country today.
