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Brewer stresses private foundations and focused grant-seeking

New York City Council · Sep 29, 2026 · starts 0:57:29 · 16 sec

Brewer says federal help is unlikely now but private foundations remain interested and CUNY must apply. She tells CUNY to focus on pursuing those opportunities.

Member of the Public - Jessica Rothman

I said three years.

Gale A. Brewer

I was very clear.

Gale A. Brewer

But there are still private foundations.

Gale A. Brewer

I'm just saying you have to be like focus, focus, focus.

Gale A. Brewer

The feds are not going to help right now.

Gale A. Brewer

I'm clear.

Gale A. Brewer

Correct.

Gale A. Brewer

The private foundations, this is something they would be interested in, but you have to apply.