選舉由您推動。由我們來配捐。
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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紐約是屬於民眾的，無論是教師、護士、計程車和送貨司機還是小企業主。是我們維持著這座城市的運轉，是我們造就了這座城市的繁榮。身為普通紐約人，我們希望領導人能承擔起責任。他們是否瞭解我們的社區中正在發生什麼事？我們選出承諾會為我們而戰的領導人。但在地方政治中，特殊利益團體往往花費數百萬美元購買影響力。結果會是如何？
當競選活動獲得大筆資金支持的時候，領導人只會對出錢的人負責，而不是對普通紐約人負責。但在紐約市，一般民眾可以團結起來，確保領導人對我們負責。如何做到這點？透過紐約市的配捐基金計畫。運作方式如下：每當紐約人對競選市政公職的候選人做出小額捐贈時，我們都會將他們的捐款乘以八以進行配捐。因此，10 美元的捐贈會變成 90 美元，讓候選人用來印製傳單、舉辦活動和透過其他方式接觸選民。
配捐基金計畫讓所有紐約人更容易競選公職，更容易支持他們所信任的候選人，也讓大額資金不能那麼容易左右選舉。這表示您不一定要很富有，也可以競選公職並且勝出。您不需要捐贈數百萬美元，就能在您支持的政治競選活動中發揮影響力。配捐基金計畫讓所有紐約人可以更容易參選，而且我們幫助紐約人選出對民眾負責的領導人。
我們審查地方選舉中籌集和支出的每一美元，以確保候選人遵守規則並公平競爭。當候選人必須揭露每一美元的經費來源的時候，選民們就能看到是誰在支持競選活動。只要我們普通紐約人齊心協力，就能凝聚力量來實現重大改變。我們的小額捐贈可以產生巨大的影響。因為有了配捐基金計畫，即使是名不見經傳的候選人也能競選公職並勝出。所以，請廣為相傳。請別忘了，投票並非我們發聲的唯一途徑。詳情請瀏覽 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.
- 競選公職不應該以誰擁有最多錢來決定。應該是關於誰想產生最大的影響力並幫助最多的人。
Your donation is multiplied through our Matching Funds program. Your $1 contribution is matched with $8 in public funds.
配捐基金計畫對紐約市為何如此重要？
配捐基金計畫：
- 幫助紐約人競選公職。
- 確保您辛苦賺取的錢可以造福更多人。
- 意味著候選人要對您負責。
- 提高競選活動籌款和支出的透明度。
- 讓您擁有超越投票範圍的發言權。
- 建立一個與所代表的人民一樣多元化的政府。
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.
如何為配捐基金計畫捐款
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.
| 公職 | 籌集資金最低金額 | 捐款人數 |
| 市長 | $250,000 | 1,000 |
| 公共議政員、審計長 | $125,000 | 500 |
| 行政區區長 | $10,000 – $54,721 | 100 |
| 市議會 | $5,000 | 75 |
Then, a New Yorker like you contributes directly through the campaign or through us.
您知道嗎：2025 年選舉週期內的平均捐贈金額大約為 160 美元。但捐款永遠不嫌少！
您已經捐款了，接下來怎麼辦？
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.
