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"Youth Safe Spaces Grant" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Youth Safe Spaces Grant is sponsored by New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH). This initiative provides funding to create or enhance safe, welcoming, and youth-led environments where young people (ages 12-24) can build positive relationships, access community resources, and develop advocacy skills.
The grant supports essentials like food, transportation, technology, and enrichment activities, and empowers youth through peer-led programming, mental health workshops, and advocacy training.
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MH253013 - Youth Safe Spaces (Round 2) Behavioral Health Providers MH253013 - Youth Safe Spaces (Round 2) In response to youth demands for more youth-driven programs, the Office of Mental Health is announcing round 2 of funding for 4 Youth Safe Space Programs. These programs target young people ages 12-24.
The funding will create standalone Youth Safe Spaces Programs and allow other community spaces to expand service offerings as Youth Safe Spaces. Community spaces may include: OASAS Youth Recovery Clubhouses Park & Recreation Centers The intention is for there to be only one award per county. Applicants are not required to be licensed OMH providers to take part.
Award notifications will be delayed until mid/late April to allow for more time in the review process. Due to a technical difficulty, the Bidders Conference that was scheduled 12/19/2025 at 10:30am was unable to take place. The new date for the bidder’s conference is 1/5/2026 from 1:00pm – 2:00pm.
Please use this link to access the bidder’s conference on the new date: Youth Safe Spaces (Round 2) Bidder's Conference Please note that this means the timeline for the RFP has been revised to the following: RFP Release Date 12/11/2025 Bidders Conference 1/5/2026 Questions and Answers Posted on Website 2/10/2026 Proposals Due by 2:00 PM EST* 3/3/2026 Anticipated Award Notification 4/2/2026 Anticipated Contract Start Date 7/1/2026 Questions related to OMH’s diversity and inclusion efforts should be directed to OMH’s Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Matthew Canuteson .
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations in New York State dedicated to supporting young people ages 12–24, such as Boys and Girls Clubs, libraries, parks and recreation centers, and other community-based organizations. Organizations must serve at least 250–500 unduplicated youth annually. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $500,000 per year (new spaces) or $250,000 per year (enhance existing spaces). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was February 19, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Youth Safe Spaces Grant is funded by New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in New York. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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