New York Employment Labor and Training Grants

This funding opportunity supports community-based arts projects and the creation of original work by local artists in Westchester and Rockland Counties, focusing on inclusivity and access for underrepresented communities.

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS) is soliciting applications to award approximately $1.5 million in Community Economic Development (CED) discretionary funds through the CED Planning Grants. This funding opportunity is specifically aimed at Community Development Corporations (CDCs) to stimulate new CED project development by providing financial assistance for administrative capacity building. The overarching goal aligns with OCS's mission to reduce poverty by connecting CDCs with CED resources for social and revenue reinvestment, ultimately helping to spark economic growth in local communities. The primary objective of the CED Planning Grants is to stimulate new projects in underserved and under-resourced communities. The funding is centered on equity, focusing resources in persistent high-poverty areas with struggling economies that have previously been unable to put forth a viable CED project. The target beneficiaries are CDCs operating in these high-poverty areas, targeting both urban and rural communities, with the impact goal of strengthening their administrative capacity to successfully develop and execute CED projects. OCS has outlined specific priority areas for this funding opportunity. These priorities include aligning with Executive Order 14008: Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad and the Justice40 Initiative, underscoring support for energy communities. The OCS also prioritizes increased equity in the geographic distribution of CED funds, consistent with the CED statute. Furthermore, a key focus is breaking down service silos and leveraging existing partnerships across OCS programs to reduce poverty through a wraparound services model for communities with low incomes. The expected outcomes and measurable results revolve around the success of CDCs in using the administrative capacity building funds to develop viable CED projects. The goal is that these awards will serve as a crucial step, connecting CDCs with the necessary CED resources for future social and revenue reinvestment. This theory of change suggests that by first strengthening the administrative foundations of CDCs in high-need areas, OCS can enable these organizations to successfully secure and utilize capital for subsequent CED projects, thereby fostering sustainable economic growth and reducing poverty in historically struggling economies.

The van Ameringen Foundation focuses on improving mental health services, particularly for those with limited financial means, within New York City and Philadelphia, and through national advocacy. Its mission is to increase accessibility to mental health services, offer preventive and early-intervention strategies, and advocate for systemic change. The foundation offers both general support and project-specific grants, aligning its funding directly with its core mission of fostering a more equitable and effective mental healthcare system for underserved populations. The primary beneficiaries of these grants are individuals and communities confronting significant mental illness, particularly those with limited financial means and opportunities. This includes people needing direct services like case management, counseling, psychotherapy, and psychiatric care, as well as those who benefit from systemic changes in law, public policy, and public perception. The impact goals are to enhance the mental health safety net, improve access to services, and create lasting, positive changes in mental healthcare delivery and perceptions. The foundation's priorities and focuses are clearly delineated into two main categories: Direct Service Grants and Non-Direct Service Grants. Direct Service Grants support programs that provide immediate and tangible assistance to individuals, such as housing, jobs, and various forms of mental health treatment. Non-Direct Service Grants encompass advocacy efforts to change policies, media/dissemination projects to share best practices and research, and training initiatives for mental health providers, advocates, and community members. The foundation explicitly does not fund programs for intellectual or physical disabilities, direct grants to individuals, endowment campaigns, capital projects, annual fundraising drives, or international activities. Expected outcomes include increased accessibility of mental health services, successful implementation of preventive and early-intervention strategies, and significant systemic changes with local or national impact. Measurable results could include the number of individuals served, improvements in patient outcomes, policy changes enacted, increased public awareness, and the number of mental health professionals trained. The foundation encourages innovative and practical proposals that demonstrate a clear path to achieving these outcomes. The foundation's strategic priorities are centered on fostering innovation and practical solutions within the mental health sector. Its theory of change posits that by investing in direct services, advocating for policy reforms, disseminating knowledge, and building capacity through training, it can effectively address disparities in mental healthcare access and quality. This multi-pronged approach aims to create both immediate relief for individuals and long-term structural improvements in the mental health landscape, primarily within its specified geographic areas and at a national advocacy level.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and event organizers in Cattaraugus County to create tourism-driven events and attractions that encourage visitors to explore the area.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide career development programs for Black youth aged 14-24 in designated NBA markets.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to not-for-profit organizations, tribal groups, and local governments in New York to create community gardens that promote nutrition education and increase access to fresh produce for low-income residents.

The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) is making up to $2 million in State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula (SAEF) funding available under the Direct Entry Pre-Apprenticeship Programs (DEPA) Request for Applications (RFA). The purpose of the RFA is to: 1. Provide funding for DEPA programs to support approximately 300 participants; and2. Support entry into NYS Registered Apprenticeship (RA) programs for underrepresented populations including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.NYSDOL is particularly interested in supporting DEPA programs that provide participants with training and exposure to various trades and offer opportunities for entry into RA training programs. Targeted industries include, but are not limited to, Building and Construction, Manufacturing, and Information Technology (IT).Although grantmaking activities will transition from the Grants Gateway to the Statewide Financial System (SFS) on January 16, 2024, applications for this funding opportunity will continue to be accepted through Grants Gateway until the submission deadline date of March 29, 2024.Note: With the transition of grantmaking activities from the Grants Gateway to SFS, prequalification will be unavailable from December 15, 2023 through January 16, 2024. After January 16, 2024, organizations will prequalify in SFS. If an organization is prequalified at the time of the cutover, their prequalification status will move over to SFS. Additional information regarding prequalification can be found at https://grantsmanagement.ny.gov/transition-SFS.

This scholarship provides financial assistance to women in Massachusetts and New York for travel or equipment related to their studies, athletic pursuits, professional training, or alternative healing, helping to cover up to 50% of the associated costs.

This funding opportunity supports health and human service nonprofits in six counties of New York to strengthen their organizational capacity and sustainability through various capacity-building initiatives.

This program provides funding to organizations that assist socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs and very small businesses in New York in becoming ready for venture capital investment.

This program provides financial support to small businesses in Nassau and Suffolk counties, New York, to help them grow, enhance their communities, and improve operational stability.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in New York City to help establish and expand Business Improvement Districts in underserved commercial areas, enhancing local business support and community engagement.

This funding opportunity provides city departments in Rochester with financial support to create inclusive wellness programs that promote employee health and well-being.

This grant provides financial support to municipalities and public K-12 schools in Dutchess County, New York, for implementing food waste reduction initiatives, including in-vessel composting systems and food waste drop-off programs.

This funding opportunity supports local organizations in Lewis County to implement innovative programs that address the opioid crisis through prevention, treatment, and recovery initiatives.

This funding opportunity provides $2,500 to individual artists for the creation of new works that engage and enrich their local communities.

This grant provides funding to public libraries in five counties of the Finger Lakes region to enhance access and promote reading and learning among youth.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in the Appalachian region for projects that promote economic diversification and workforce development in communities impacted by coal industry job losses.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to not-for-profit organizations in New York State to hire vocational rehabilitation counselors who will assist individuals in treatment or recovery from substance use disorders in finding and maintaining employment.

This grant provides funding to nonprofits focused on community development initiatives in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods, particularly in the Northeast, Florida, and Texas.