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Grant Opportunity Profile
| Grant Opportunity ID |
| Non-Gateway |
| Agency |
| Office of Children & Family Services |
| Grant Opportunity |
| SOI # 2018-03 Socialization Skills Services for Children Who Are Legally Blind AMENDED 8/31/2018 |
| Contact Name |
| Theodore Chmielewski |
| Contact Email |
| RFP@ocfs.ny.gov |
| Solicitation Profile |
PLEASE NOTE: This funding opportunity has been amended on 8/31/2018. The submission deadline has been extended to 9/14/2018 by 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
New York State Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) announces a Solicitation of Interest (SOI) for eligible organizations that provide a wide array of socialization skills programs for children who are legally blind that will help develop and reinforce their social skills, independence, confidence, and self-esteem. These programs may take place after school, on weekends, on a year-round basis, or during school vacations; they may be residential or day programs. Programs must focus on one or more of the following: Life Skills, Career Exploration, Technology Training, and/or Social Events.
The New York State Commission for the Blind (NYSCB) is the State entity designated to provide services to New Yorkers who are legally blind. Recognizing the need for early intervention and expansion of educational and social opportunities outside of school for children who are legally blind, NYSCB sponsors Socialization Skills Services Programs to provide socialization experiences. The programs teach and reinforce rehabilitation and social skills, which ultimately teach skills that will enable youth to be successful in future employment endeavors.
The purpose of this SOI is to invite any eligible and interested organization who believes they can satisfy the needs of this program, to so inform OCFS by a Letter of Interest (LOI). Please see the announcement document for additional information and submission requirements.
PLEASE NOTE: The announcement document posted to the NYS Grants Gateway is in PDF format. Documents in word format are also available for download from the NYS Contract Reporter. Please click on the announcement link to the right to view that advertisement. |
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| Full Announcement Details |
| Announcement Link | Click here |
Applications Due (Date / Time)
September 14, 2018 / 04:00 PM ET |
Bidder's Conference(s)/Application Workshop(s)
None available
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| Anticipated Award Date | |
| Anticipated Initial Contract Length | 5 Years |
| Total Funding Available | $1,500,000.00 |
| Anticipated Amount of Award(s) | Varies by activity |
| Narrative | NYSCB intends to award multiple fee-based contracts throughout the State totaling approximately $300,000 per year in response to this SOI. Referral of children to funded organizations will be based on need and availability, and the cost per child. There is no guarantee of referrals and/or revenues from any contract awarded pursuant to this SOI. |
| Letter of Intent | Required |
| Letter of Intent Due | Friday, September 14, 2018 |
| Narrative | Please submit the requested documents via email to RFP@ocfs.ny.gov no later than the deadline specified by this announcement. Please be sure to put “SOI # 2018-03 Socialization Services for Children Who Are Legally Blind” in the subject line. Early submissions are encouraged as late responses cannot be accepted. Please see the announcement document for additional information and submission requirements. |
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| Questions and Answers Narrative | Questions must be submitted via e-mail to RFP@ocfs.ny.gov prior to the due date and time of this SOI. Please submit your question with adequate time for response. Be sure to put “SOI # 2018-03 Socialization Services for Children Who Are Legally Blind” in the subject line.
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| Eligible Applicants | Not-For-Profit |
| Target Population(s) | Age - Children, Age - Young Adults, Health Status - Disabilities |
| Service Area(s) | Education Supports, Family Supports |
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