Technology Services and Infrastructure Grants (New York State) is sponsored by New York State Office of Faith and Nonprofit Development Services. These grants aim to enhance technology access and infrastructure for communities across New York State, bridging gaps for vulnerable populations and improving public programs. Specific examples include grants to Muslim community networks for technology services.

The Office of Faith and Nonprofit Development Services | Department of State The Office of Faith and Nonprofit Development Services The Office of Faith and Nonprofit Development Services The New York State Office of Faith and Nonprofit Development Services stands as a beacon of support and resource for faith-based and nonprofit organizations across the state.

With a mission deeply rooted in Governor Kathy Hochul’s commitment to support and expand these communities, the Office is dedicated to fostering growth, equity, and connectivity. At its core, the Office aims to empower Faith and Nonprofit organizations.

By providing essential information, facilitating access to state grants, and enhancing organizational capacities, it seeks to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for all New Yorkers. Coalition Building: Through one-on-one engagements, regional stakeholder meetings, and faith-based gatherings, the Office promotes collaboration and unity among diverse groups.

Capacity Building: Spearheaded by influential leaders like Reverend Dr. AR Bernard, this initiative focuses on interfaith dialogue and interagency collaboration to offer comprehensive support services, including mental health directories and more.

Grants and Funding: With a strategic allocation of funds, including the Governor Hochul’s Community Resource Room Grant, the Office ensures equitable distribution of resources across various community groups to support their missions and projects.

Housing Initiative: This effort seeks to leverage faith-based properties to increase housing opportunities, reflecting Governor Hochul’s commitment to growth and sustainability, while addressing New York’s housing crisis.

Community Outreach and Guide Development: Aiming for local, regional, and statewide impact, the Office develops guides on mental health, grant application processes, housing initiatives, and creating sensory-friendly spaces, tailored specifically for the faith community.

The Office of Faith and Nonprofit Development Services is more than just a resource – it is a partner in progress, dedicated to building stronger communities through faith, collaboration, and innovation. The mission of the Interfaith Council is to empower houses of worship to fulfill their potential as pivotal centers for moral guidance and social support, enhancing their ability to serve the most vulnerable.

Executive Committee members are: Internal Chair: NYS Secretary of State Walter T. Mosley Walter T. Mosley serves as the 69th Secretary of State for the State of New York.

Mr. Mosley was nominated to the position by Governor Kathy Hochul in May of 2024 and confirmed by the New York State Senate in May of 2024. Mr. Mosley formerly represented the New York State Assembly within the New York State Legislature.

From 2013 to 2020, Mr. Mosley represented communities in central Brooklyn encompassing the neighborhoods of Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Prospect Heights and parts of Bedford Stuyvesant and Crown Heights. President: Reverend A. R.

Bernard A. R. Bernard is one of the most influential religious leaders, and transformative visionaries in the United States.

He is the Founding Senior Pastor of Christian Cultural Center (CCC) in Brooklyn, NY, with a membership of more than 37,000, and campuses in Long Island, and Orlando, Florida as well as a virtual campus that reaches thousands across the country and around the world. Bernard enjoyed a successful 10-year career in Finance before he and his wife, Karen, planted a small storefront church in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, in 1978.

Next year Bernard will begin construction on a $1. 2B development in East New York Brooklyn of which he is a 50% partner, bringing much needed low and middle-income affordable housing, retail, commercial, medical and mental health services, 24-hour Childcare and a Trade School for electrical, hvac, plumbing and carpentry certification.

A lifelong social reformist, Bernard often collaborates with national and global faith leaders building solid partnerships that advocate for religious freedom and social justice. Bernard previously served as the president of the Council of Churches of the City of New York and is currently the president of the New York State Interfaith Council. Members (listed alphabetically): Reverend Dr. Carl Washington Jr Reverend Dr. W.

Franklyn Richardson Guruji H. H. Dileepkumar Thankappan Reverend Dr. Malcolm J.

Byrd Dr. Maninder Singh Gujral Caura N. Richardson- Director of the Office of Faith and Nonprofit Development Services Caura N. Richardson is currently serving as the Director of the Office of Faith and Nonprofit Development Services.

She was appointed by Governor Kathy Hochul to serve as the Director for the reinvigorated office. Pastor Caura Richardson has devoted her ministerial and professional careers to ensuring that every opportunity is an opportunity to make a lasting and equitable difference in the lives of all she encounters.

She is dedicated to working with faith leaders and nonprofit organizations across the state to give voice to the ever-evolving needs of every community. Cristian Romero- Assistant Director of the Office of Faith and Nonprofit Development Services Cristian Romero serves as the Assistant Director of the Office of Faith and Nonprofit Development Services.

He brings extensive experience working across all levels of government, including city, state, federal, and international, and is passionate about serving communities of faith and nonprofits. Cristian is committed to supporting and uplifting the invaluable work these organizations do to strengthen communities and improve lives across the State.

He believes in building partnerships rooted in collaboration, trust, and constructive dialogue. Cloe Andrade - Programs and Initiatives Manager Cloe Andrade serves as Programs and Initiatives Manager for the Office of Faith and Nonprofit Development Services. Cloe comes with several years of success leading and implementing workforce, youth-focused, and educational programs within higher education, nonprofits, and City government.

In her current role, she is passionate about working with New York State faith leaders and nonprofit organizations to support their work as they build stronger, equitable, and sustainable communities. Program Outreach Specialists Dixcya Subba Jabegu Our dedicated Program Outreach Team partners with faith leaders to share vital resources, foster collaboration, and strengthen communities through meaningful engagement and support.

Contact them to learn how they can assist your congregation or organization. Xamayla Rose - Grant Program Manager Xamayla D. Rose serves as the Grant Program Manager for the Office of Faith and Nonprofit Development Services, where she ensures the equitable distribution of resources to community-based organizations through need-based grantmaking that uplifts New York’s most vulnerable residents.

An advocacy expert, educator, and social impact strategist, she brings broad experience in government, nonprofit, and faith-based leadership to her work advancing equity and community empowerment. Contract Management Specialists A monthly E-Newsletter will be available below.

The Office of Faith & Non-Profit Development Services - March 2026 Newsletter The Office of Faith & Non-Profit Development Services - February 2026 Newsletter The Office of Faith & Non-Profit Development Services - January 2026 Newsletter March 2026 OFNDS Webinar: Your Language Access Rights in New York State Wednesday, March 18th, 2026 at 10:00 AM REGISTRATION LINK: Register Here for FREE The New York State Office of Language Access (OLA) invites you to this webinar to learn more about the New York State language access law and resources to promote equitable access to critical information and services for all New Yorkers regardless of their English proficiency or preferred language.

The session will also highlight opportunities for collaboration between the OLA and faith-based organizations to inform community members of their rights and reduce barriers when they are accessing state government services and programs. Alejandro Cintron Carrasco is the Executive Director for the NYS Office of Language Access (OLA), within the NYS Office of General Services.

In this role, Alejandro is responsible for leading the office and ensuring the state is providing linguistically and culturally appropriate services for people who prefer a non-English language when accessing public state services, per NYS Language Access Law Section 202-A. This includes overseeing, coordinating, and providing guidance to state agencies in implementing language access mandates and best practices.

Prior to joining the OLA, Alejandro worked in various New York City agencies, including NYC Health + Hospitals, NYC Department of Education, and the NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, to lead in the delivery and support of language services. Alejandro received his BA from Stony Brook University and his MPA from Baruch College.

Ahram Kim is the Community Collaborations and Outreach Manager for the NYS Office of Language Access (OLA), within the NYS Office of General Services.

In this role, she focuses on building partnerships with community-based and nonprofit organizations and language access advocates, overseeing outreach efforts to inform New Yorkers about their language access rights, and strategizing with government agencies and partners to improve language services.

As an immigrant and a child of immigrants from Korea, Ahram takes pride in building her career toward language justice and protecting immigrant rights. She brings over 10 years of experience working on language access and diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility initiatives in nonprofit organization, NYC government, healthcare and higher education. Ahram received her BA in Politics and Spanish Literature from New York University.

When she is not working, she likes to travel, bake, watch Korean dramas, and play fetch with her cat.

April 2026 OFNDS Webinar: Expanding Equitable Access to Affordable Clean Energy Through Community Partnerships Wednesday, April 18th, 2026 at 10:00 AM REGISTRATION LINK: Register Here for FREE This educational webinar will increase awareness of how New York households, nonprofits, and small businesses can access cost-saving clean energy solutions, as well as partner with NYSERDA on pioneering initiatives that help shape related policies and programs.

The session will highlight examples of how faith-based collaborators and community-based organizations have partnered with NYSERDA as effective conduits of information, supporting equitable access to clean energy resources while also integrating community-identified barriers and insights into the design and implementation of programs.

Participants will also be introduced to innovative community participation structures, such as the Regional Clean Energy Hubs and the Energy Equity Collaborative, along with engagement pathways like the DAC Stakeholder Services Pool.

These equity-focused initiatives are designed to deliver tangible, quality-of-life-improving clean energy benefits through a stronger emphasis on community needs, aspirations, and direct involvement in the clean energy transition. Doreen M. Harris was appointed President and CEO of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) on April 7, 2021, after serving as Acting President and CEO since June 2020.

President Harris is leading NYSERDA’s role to advance the policy frameworks, clean energy technologies, and solutions to help further New York’s clean energy transition while creating hundreds of thousands of good-paying clean-energy jobs and building an equitable economy.

Under President Harris’s direction, NYSERDA is supporting New York’s clean energy initiatives through advancing infrastructure and innovation, large-scale and distributed renewables, building decarbonization, advanced nuclear, energy storage, transportation electrification, clean fuels, transmission and resiliency. Additionally, as Chair of the State Energy Planning Board, NYSERDA President and CEO Doreen M.

Harris was instrumental in leading the development and finalization of a State Energy Plan in 2025 that ensures New York State has an actionable and objective framework to guide progress toward an affordable, abundant, reliable, clean energy system for all New Yorkers.

President Harris joined NYSERDA in 2010 and served as Vice President of Large-Scale Renewables, where she spearheaded the strategic development of New York’s land based renewable and offshore wind resource, including the execution of the State’s offshore wind master plan. Prior to her career in public service, President Harris spent more than a decade in the private sector, serving in management and engineering roles.

President Harris serves as chair of the State Energy Planning Board, and on the boards of the Advanced Energy Research and Technology Center (AERTC), Alliance to Save Energy, National Offshore Wind Research and Development Consortium, NY BEST and Veloz’s Public Policy Board; and is a member of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network Leadership Council and an ambassador for the Clean Energy Education and Empowerment (C3E) Initiative.

President Harris holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Rochester and a Master of Business Administration from the University at Albany, State University of New York. Anzala B.

Alozie is the Director of Energy & Climate with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and leads targeted efforts to ensure New York’s clean energy transition delivers equitable, economic, health and environmental benefits to historically underserved and disadvantaged communities.

In her role, Anzala’s work drives NYSERDA’s Climate Equity Strategy to achieve an inclusive clean energy economy by reducing burden and increasing benefits to historically marginalized and disadvantaged communities.

Anzala directs the foci NYSERDA’s Energy and Climate Equity team which includes a suite of programs and initiatives designed for equitable and meaningful stakeholder engagement & collaboration and advancing community-driven solutions, while ensuring NYS residents have access to clean energy programs, incentives and opportunities.

These initiatives include the Regional Clean Energy Hubs, Energy Equity Collaborative, Disadvantaged Community Consultant Pool, Climate Equity Leadership Council, Indigenous Nation Engagement and NYSERDA’s internal equitable program development portfolio, amongst others. Anzala holds a Bachelor of Arts from Purchase College and a Juris Doctorate from Albany Law School of Union University.

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Click HERE For our New York State Office of Nonprofit Development Service Event Submission Form Guidebooks for Faith Leaders and Communities Guidelines for Faith Leaders and Faith Communities New York State Guide to Re-Entry and Reintegration Grant Type (technology, capital, security, health, food, etc.) Organization Type (City, State, Federal, Private, etc.) Ukraine Refugee Health Program Capacity Building New York State New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) Ukraine Refugee Health Program - CLICK HERE 03/19/2026 Nutrition Navigators Technical Assistance RFP Food Assistance New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) Nutrition Navigators Technical Assistance RFP - CLICK HERE 04/03/2026 Connect Kids to Parks Field Trip Grant Program Capacity Building New York State Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation Connect Kids to Parks Field Trip Grant Program - CLICK HERE Applications must be submitted four (4) weeks before the field trip is planned to occur and no earlier than six (6) months prior to the field trip.

The Far Fund Capacity Building Private The Far Fund The Far Fund - CLICK HERE Rolling Basis State and National Registers of Historic Places Capital New York State Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation State and National Registers of Historic Places - CLICK HERE Rolling Basis Certified Local Government (CLG) Program Capital New York State Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation Certified Local Government (CLG) Program - CLICK HERE Rolling Basis Connect Kids to Swimming Instruction Transportation Grant Program Capacity Building New York State Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation Connect Kids to Swimming Instruction Transportation Grant Program - CLICK HERE Rolling Basis Reserve Replenishment Program Application Capital New York State NYS Homes and Community Renewal Reserve Replenishment Program Application - CLICK HERE Rolling Basis GRANT APPLICATION ASSISTANCE: New York Statewide Financial System You can easily find, apply for, and manage New York State grants, view payments and update profile information using the SFS Vendor Portal.

After logging into the system, click the SFS Coach icon on the Vendor Portal homepage to learn how to: Submit electronic invoices (eInvoices). Receive electronic payments. Review payments, purchase orders, and invoices.

Maintain vendor information. Apply for or renew your prequalification status. Search for and respond to grant opportunities.

If you have any questions when using SFS, you may contact the SFS Help Desk for assistance: [email protected] | 518-457-7717 | 855-233-8363 toll-free The Statewide Financial System of New York (ny. gov) New York State Office for New Americans (ONA) New Americans | Department of State (ny. gov) Opportunity Centers - Civics | Department of State (ny.

gov) - Offers free services including naturalization support, civics test preparation, legal consultations, and workshops. ONA Legal Counsels | Department of State (ny. gov) - Provide free immigration legal consultations and support to ONA Opportunity Centers as well as other legal services.

Opportunity Centers – English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) | Department of State (ny. gov) - Offers free English language training with a workforce development component. Ramirez June Initiative | Department of State (ny.

gov) - Connecting New Americans with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities to Vital Resources, Information, & Services. Golden Door Support Program | Department of State (ny. gov) - Offers mental health support groups for immigrants, supported by a licensed mental health provider.

Cell-Ed | Department of State (ny. gov) - Free English, Life and Job Skills Courses on any Mobile Device. New Americans - CanCode Communities - The New York State Office for New Americans (ONA) on a new initiative, Immigrants Can Code, a Digital Literacy pilot, that will help newcomers to New York State gain digital literacy skills.

Professional Pathways for High-Skilled Immigrants – ONA Job Coach Locations | Department of State (ny. gov) - Employment coaching, skills training, and job placements for new Americans with prior work experience and education. Immigrant Resource Program | Department of State (ny.

gov) - With the support of immigrant volunteers, conduct outreach and provide vital information and resources to immigrants. Portal - Citizenshipworks – Access free citizenship assistance. ONA North Country Immigrant Resource Coordinator | Department of State (ny.

gov) - Provides case management to immigrants, coordinates resources, conducts outreach, and builds capacity in the North Country Region to serve new Americans. Civic Leadership Program | Department of State (ny. gov) - Connects new Americans to local and state resources and strengthens immigrant community voices.

Regional Economic Development Councils New York State Government: New York State Department of State (Secretary of State's Office) - www. dos. ny.

gov - Organizations that want to incorporate must submit a Certificate of Incorporation to the Department of State. New York State Department of Taxation and Finance - www. tax.

ny. gov - Organizations seeking sales tax exemption need to contact the Department of Taxation and Finance. New York State Office of Attorney General - www.

charitiesnys. com/home. html - Organizations seeking to register need to contact the Office of Attorney General Charities Bureau.

New York State Racing and Wagering Board – www. gaming. ny.

gov - Charities conducting raffles must apply for authority to do so. Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services - State-Funded Programs | Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (ny.

gov) - The Grants Program Administration (GPA) office administers several state-funded preparedness programs including Statewide Interoperable Communications, Public Safety Answering Points, Securing Communities Against Hate Crimes, and Recruitment and Retention grant programs. NYS Grants Management’s Instructions on Streamlined Prequalification for Nonprofits - https://grantsmanagement. ny.

gov/get-prequalified New York State Nonprofit Unit - New York State Nonprofit Unit (ny. gov) - The New York State Nonprofit Unit works to strengthen the relationship between all aspects of State Government and the Nonprofit Sector. The Unit works with State Agencies and New York nonprofits to interpret and clarify state regulations and connect nonprofits to State decision-makers.

Simultaneously, the Nonprofit Unit brings nonprofit leaders into conversation with State leadership as they deliberate policy and practice changes. Internal Revenue Service - www. irs.

gov - Provides forms and instructions assisting not-for-profits in completing annual financial filings with the IRS. Phone: (877) 829-5500 - for questions about tax-exemption and tax-exempt organizations. US Department of Housing and Urban Development Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships - Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships | HUD.

gov / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - Serves to ensure that Faith-Based and Community Organizations (FBCOs) have strong advocates within Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the White House and Partnership Offices throughout the Federal Government. Lawyers Alliance of New York (LANY) - www. lany.

org - is a not-for-profit corporation whose staff attorneys and volunteer lawyers provide legal services to nonprofit organizations. It provides guidance in drafting by-laws, applying for tax-exempt status, and other aspects of nonprofit governance. Legal Aid Society Community Development Project Legal Aid Society Community Development Project www.

legalaidnyc. org/programs-projects-units/community-development-project - provides support to low-income not-for-profit organizations. Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance - www.

bbb. org The BBB publishes standards for not-for-profit organizations that are used in its evaluations of charities. The standards include governance, financial accounting, program efficiency and public disclosure.

It also provides guidelines for standards implementation. Charity Navigator - www. charitynavigator.

org - rates organizations that solicit the public and provides information to potential donors. Economic Research Institute (ERI) - Salary & Compensation Data Platform | ERI Economic Research Institute (erieri. com) - posts Internal Revenue Service reports of charitable organizations.

Candid - https://candid. org/ - Provides comprehensive data tools on nonprofits, foundations, and grants to fund nonprofits. Altman Foundation - https://www.

altmanfoundation. org/ - Provides grants for programs and institutions that advance opportunity and equity for individuals, families, and communities. American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) - https://www.

aicpa-cima. com/home - has information on accounting standards and procedures. BoardStrong - www.

boardstrong. org – helps strengthen the governing and management of nonprofit boards by bringing qualified leadership into boards. Its website is a resource designed to help potential board members, and nonprofit boards needing leadership find each other.

Council on Foundations - www. cof. org - is a membership organization of more than 2,000 grant making foundations worldwide.

It provides leadership expertise, legal services and networking opportunities. Independent Sector (IS) - https://independentsector. org/ - is a national coalition of nonprofit organizations and Fortune 500 corporations with commitments to community involvement.

National Association of State Charity Officials (NASCO) - www. nasconet. org - Members are employees of state agencies that help regulate not-for-profit organizations and their fund raisers.

Their site provides information about the registration and reporting requirements. New York Council of Nonprofits (NYCON) - https://www. nycon.

org/ - is a statewide association of over 3,100 charities. Its services include group purchasing and insurance options, governance, and management training and technical assistance. Nonprofit New York (NNY) - https://www.

nonprofitnewyork. org/ is a nonprofit membership corporation, and its goal is to protect the city's nonprofit sector by offering management services. It monitors the City, State, and Federal government actions and promotes the needs of nonprofits.

It holds workshops and roundtables on managerial and organizational issues. The Urban Institute - www. urban.

org - is a nonprofit nonpartisan policy research established to examine the social, economic, and governance problems. It maintains extensive databases of information on the not-for-profit sector. Unified Registration Statement - www.

multistatefiling. org - contains information concerning the registration and reporting requirements of states. 1-518-474-8390 | Office hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm The Honorable Kathy Hochul Governor of New York State NYS State Capitol Building If you are requesting information under the Freedom of Information Law, you will need to complete a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Request .

REQUEST CORRESPONDENCE: This form is to request a commemorative letter, citation, proclamation, or certificate from Governor Kathy Hochul. Proclamations must be requested at least six weeks in advance of your ideal deadline; all other correspondence (letters, citations, certificates) must be requested at least TWO WEEKS in advance.

Please note that if you are requesting Governor Hochul to appear and present a letter, proclamation, citation, or certificate, you must also complete the Correspondence form . If you mention your request for a presentation or correspondence on the event appearance form, it will not be recorded as a correspondence request.

REQUEST AN EVENT APPEARANCE: Due to the volume of invitations, Governor Hochul is unable to accommodate all requests - Invitations must be received THREE WEEKS in advance of the event date. A declination notice may be extended at any time without further comment or explanation. Please note that we typically do not confirm participation more than two weeks (14 days) in advance.

REQUEST A MEETING: Due to the volume of requests, Governor Hochul is unable to accommodate all within her schedule - a declination notice may be extended at any time without further comment or explanation. When a declination is extended, the issue or point of advocacy will be noted within our correspondence office as a "message to the governor".

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