1,000+ Opportunities
Find the right grant
Search federal, foundation, and corporate grants with AI — or browse by agency, topic, and state.
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.
Get alerted about grants like this
Save a search for “New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS)” or related topics and get emailed when new opportunities appear.
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.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
Yes — AI tools like Granted can help research funders, draft proposal sections, and check compliance. However, always review and customize AI-generated content to reflect your organization's unique strengths and the specific requirements of the solicitation.
Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
Past winners and funding trends for this program
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.
Youth Sports and Recreation Grant Opportunities (New York) is a grant from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) and various local funders that funds projects creating positive outdoor spaces and recreational infrastructure for youth and families in underserved communities. The program supports development or improvement of outdoor areas that promote healthy, active lifestyles and community connection, with emphasis on areas lacking access to safe recreational facilities. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, local community groups, schools, and municipal departments across the United States. Priority is given to projects demonstrating strong community support, local collaboration, and long-term sustainability. Award amounts vary by opportunity. Applications typically follow an annual cycle.