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Workforce Retention Grant Program is sponsored by New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). This program aims to bolster New York's child care workforce through bonus payments to staff in caregiving roles, as well as funding to support child care programs' efforts to recruit new staff, offer sign-on and referral bonuses, and more.
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Search similar grants →Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Eligible New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) licensed/registered school-age child care programs (SACC), day care centers (DCC), family day care homes (FDC), and group family day care homes (GFDC), small day care centers (SDCC) and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) permitted Article 47 group day care centers (GDC). Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $2,300 to $3,000 (per staff bonus) and additional funding for recruitment/bonuses Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Youth Team Sports Grants is a program from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services and the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development that funds organizations enhancing the lives of local youth through sports and recreation. The program seeks to provide opportunities for young people to learn important life skills such as goal setting, hard work, and achievement. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) designation and nonprofits with a fiscal sponsor operating youth programs in New York City. Supported activities span awards, financial assistance, income security and social services, nonprofit support services, sports and recreation, and youth and out-of-school youth programming.
Child Care Capital Program is sponsored by New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). The Child Care Capital Program provides reimbursement grants for the design, construction, reconstruction, renovation, and equipment needs for existing or proposed child care centers, school-age child care programs, and group day care programs in New York State.
Community Economic Development Projects is sponsored by Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS). This program awards discretionary funds to Community Development Corporations (CDCs) for well-planned, financially viable, and innovative projects to enhance job creation and business development for individuals with low income. The goal is to address objectives such as decreasing dependency on federal programs, chronic unemployment, and community deterioration in urban and rural areas.
Adoption Opportunities is sponsored by Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Children's Bureau. This program aims to eliminate barriers to adoption and provide permanent, loving home environments for children from foster care, particularly those with special needs. It supports activities that promote knowledge development and services for children and families.