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Youth Sports Education and Opportunities Funds (YSEF) is sponsored by New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) / Chemung County Youth Bureau (example). This funding is intended to make physical recreation opportunities accessible to under-resourced youth under age 18 in New York State. Funded activities must support traditionally underserved or disadvantaged youth populations.
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Youth Sports and Education Opportunity Funding | Chemung County, NY Youth Sports and Education Opportunity Funding Youth Sports and Education Opportunity Funding Applications for the 2026-27 year are open, deadline to apply is March 31, 2027 The Chemung County Youth Bureau is seeking applicants to provide sports programs and/or physical fitness activities to underserved children ages 6-17 via local nonprofit organizations.
Chemung County has allocated funding for local programs operating October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026.
Funds can be used to cover: Coaches/instructors/direct service staff/mentors (including training/professional development) Purchase of equipment or uniforms Educational programming costs Programs Eligible must meet the following criteria: Provide physical recreation and/or sports activities for youth ages 6-17 Serve youth in New York State Demonstrate basic competency in the areas of governance, monitoring and evaluation, partnership, and financial stewardship Have a child protection policy in place that includes adherence to local city, agency, school district, and state child protection guidelines Have the ability to collect registration data, including participant demographic information, as required by OCFS in a manner that allows for accurate reporting of anonymized aggregate data Organizations, expenditures, and activities not eligible for funding are the following: For-profit organizations or businesses Private foundations, as defined in section 509(a) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code Organizations that discriminate based on age, ethnicity/race, political affiliation, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or other disability, national origin, or any protected characteristic under local, state, and/or federal law Research or project-planning activities Elite or private sports camps, programs, or teams Endowments, memorials, budget deficits, or fundraising activities Religious organizations whose sports programs do not have a secular and community focus Lobbying, political, or fraternal activities Related documents can be found here: Universal Youth Sports Application Youth Athletic Programs-Keeping them safe and positive Youth Sports Funding Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) All programs seeking funding must track outcome measures and provide data to the Youth Bureau If you have any questions, please call the Youth Bureau at 607-737-2907 Government Websites by CivicPlus®
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local organizations, municipalities, and/or local or municipal youth bureaus. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies (Chemung County example: $20,000). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Youth Sports Education and Opportunities Funds (YSEF) are due March 31, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Youth Sports Education and Opportunities Funds (YSEF) is funded by New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) / Chemung County Youth Bureau (example). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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