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Grant Opportunity ID
DEC01-EJJobs-2017
Agency
Department of Environmental Conservation
Grant Opportunity
2017 Environmental Justice Green Jobs for Youth in EJ Areas
Contact Name
Rosa Mendez
Contact Email
Rosa.Mendez@dec.ny.gov
Solicitation Profile
THIS RFA WAS AMENDED JULY 11TH 2017 TO CORRECT AN ERROR OF DATES ON PAGE 14
THIS RFA WAS AMENDED JULY 7TH 2017 TO INCLUDE A PRE-BIDDERS CONFERENCE WEBINAR

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ) will make available $1,000,000 for Green Skills Training for Youth in Environmental Justice Areas Grants ("Green Skills Grant") to community-based organizations for job training programs in clean energy, green infrastructure, and urban agriculture (“programs”). Eligible applicants are community-based organizations having Not-For-Profit Corporation's (NFP) 501(c)(3) status, or a community-based organization may partner with a NFP that will serve as their fiscal sponsor. Grant applications must be developed and electronically submitted in the NYS Grants Gateway no later than 3:00 p.m. on September 1, 2017. The minimum and maximum amount an applicant may request ranges between $50,000 to $100,000. Matching funds are not a requirement under this grant opportunity.

Please email all Green Skills Grant opportunity questions to the Office of Environmental Justice at: justice@dec.ny.gov Questions regarding this grant opportunity will be accepted by DEC until C.O.B. August 25, 2017. All questions and answers will be uploaded in the Grants Gateway for all applicants to view.

To apply for this opportunity, please go to the top of this page and login to the Grants Gateway Login and search ""Available Opportunities"" and look for the grant opportunity name listed above. If you are already logged in, click on “Apply for Grant Opportunity.
 
 
Full Announcement Details
Applications Due (Date / Time)
September 01, 2017 / 03:00 PM ET
Bidder's Conference(s)/Application Workshop(s)
None available
Anticipated Award DateFriday, October 13, 2017
Anticipated Initial Contract Length2 Years
Total Funding Available$1,000,000.00
Anticipated Amount of Award(s)Min $50,000 - Max $100,000
NarrativeMinimum grant amount is $50,000. Maximum grant amount is $100,000
Letter of Intent--Select--
Letter of Intent Due
Narrative
Questions Due DateFriday, August 18, 2017
Questions and Answers NarrativeFINAL Q & A IS POSTED BELOW Application Questions and Answers Please email all Community Impact Grant questions to the Office of Environmental Justice at: justice@dec.ny.gov. Questions regarding this grant opportunity will be accepted by DEC until 3:00 PM EST August 18th, 2017. All questions and answers will be uploaded in the Grants Gateway for all applicants to view.
Questions and Answers Posting TypeUpload
Questions and Answers Posting Date8/25/2017 12:00:00 AM
Questions and Answers Link or UploadClick here
Eligible ApplicantsNot-For-Profit
Target Population(s)Organizations - Community Based Groups, Organizations - Not-For Profits
Service Area(s) Education Supports, Workforce Development, Environmental Supports
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