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Youth Safe Spaces (Round 2) is sponsored by New York State Office of Mental Health. The Youth Safe Spaces Program aims to address the mental health challenges faced by youth, particularly those aged 12-24, by creating safe spaces for interaction and community engagement.
This initiative funds pilot projects to foster positive relationships, cultural sensitivity, and provide necessary resources, directly supporting children's mental health within a school or community context.
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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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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Not-for-profit organizations in New York State. Programs should aim to serve at least 250–500 unduplicated youth annually. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates US $250,000 - US $500,000 over five years Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Youth Safe Spaces Grant is a grant from the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) that funds the creation and enhancement of safe, supportive spaces for young people ages 12–24 experiencing mental health challenges. The program responds to feedback from youth across New York State identifying a lack of safe spaces as a key barrier to accessing support. Funded sites may include clubhouses, recreation centers, libraries, and other community spaces. Eligible applicants are not-for-profit organizations in New York State. Awards of up to $250,000 per year enhance existing spaces, while grants of up to $500,000 per year support new space creation over five years. The 2026 deadline was February 19, 2026.
Community Mental Health Loan Repayment Program: Mental Health Clinicians is sponsored by New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH). This program assists with student loan repayments for mental health professionals. While not a direct grant for organizational services, it can help for-profit mental health organizations attract and retain staff, thereby supporting service delivery.
Community Based Diversion Programs is a grant from the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) that funds development or enhancement of behavioral health diversion programs designed to keep individuals with mental health needs out of jails, prisons, and emergency rooms. Programs must be rooted in evidence-based or emerging promising practices and are intended to provide community-based alternatives to incarceration or hospitalization for people experiencing mental health crises. Eligible applicants are behavioral health providers as specified in OMH's Request for Proposals. Award amounts are not publicly specified. The application deadline for the current cycle is May 13, 2026. Applicants should obtain the full RFP from the New York State Office of Mental Health.