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Grant Opportunity ID
Non-Gateway
Agency
Office of Children & Family Services
Grant Opportunity
SOI Workforce Retention Grant Program
Contact Name
Procurement Unit
Contact Email
RFP@ocfs.ny.gov
Solicitation Profile
The goal of the Workforce Retention Grant Program is to support the early childhood education and child care workforce by providing funds for staff retention bonuses and recruitment activities. Only eligible child care programs can apply for the grant, individual staff cannot apply. Legally exempt programs are not eligible for this funding. The Workforce Retention Grant Program Solicitation of Interest (SOI) is for 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), 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). Utilizing ARPA, CRRSA, and state support, a total of $500M will be made available for programs applying from July 26, 2023 through September 15, 2023.

To view more information and apply, please visit:
https://ocfs.ny.gov/programs/childcare/grants/workforce-grant/
 
 
Full Announcement Details
Applications Due (Date / Time)
September 15, 2023 / 11:45 PM ET
Bidder's Conference(s)/Application Workshop(s)
None available
Anticipated Award Date
Anticipated Initial Contract Length
Total Funding Available$500,000,000.00
Anticipated Amount of Award(s)
Narrative
Letter of IntentNot Required
Letter of Intent Due
Narrative
Questions Due Date
Questions and Answers Narrative
Questions and Answers Posting Type
Questions and Answers Posting Date
Questions and Answers Link or Upload
Eligible ApplicantsNot-For-Profit, For Profit, Tribal Organization
Target Population(s)Age - Adults, Age - Children, Caregivers, Employment Status - Employed, Organizations - Academic Institutions, Organizations - Community Based Groups, Organizations - For Profits, Organizations - Not-For Profits, Other
Service Area(s) Education Supports, Family Supports, Workforce Development
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