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Grant Opportunity ID
DOL01-OYCEA3-2018
Agency
Department of Labor
Grant Opportunity
Opportunity Youth Career Exploration and Access for the City of Albany (OYCEA-AC)
Contact Name
Alyssa Gorevich
Contact Email
alyssa.gorevich@labor.ny.gov
Solicitation Profile
The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) is making up to $1 million in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funding available under this Opportunity Youth Career Exploration and Access for the City of Albany (OYCEA-AC) Request for Proposals (RFP). The funds will support the provision of career exploration services to youth, with programming focused on in-demand occupations as well as engagement with business partners and other organizations.

The funds will support serving youth who are authorized to work or otherwise able to obtain authorization to work, at least 14 years old but younger than 22 years old at the time of program enrollment, are attending, enrolled or eligible to be enrolled in school, and reside in the City of Albany, NY (hereafter referred to as “eligible youth”)

OYCEA-AC awards may not exceed $300,000 per bidder. NFP organizations and governmental entities, including educational institutions, with two or more employees (or the equivalent of two full-time employees) are eligible to apply for this funding.

Proposals must be received through Grants Gateway no later than 4:00 PM NYS Time on Friday, December 17, 2018. Any proposal or unsolicited amendments to proposals received after the due date and time will not be considered in the review process. No mailed, faxed or emailed documents will be accepted. NYSDOL takes no responsibility for any third-party error in the delivery of proposals (e.g. computer failure, power outages, etc.)

Awards are estimated to be made by February 4, 2019.

All non-governmental Not for Profit (NFP) applicants must be Prequalified at the time and date that the application is due. If you are not Prequalified at that time and date, your application will not be considered for funding. For more information about Grants Gateway and Prequalification, please visit the Grants Reform website at https://grantsreform.ny.gov/.

To apply for this opportunity, please go to the Grants Gateway Login and search "Available Opportunities" and look for the grant opportunity described above. If you are already logged in, click on “Apply for Grant Opportunity”.
 
 
Full Announcement Details
Applications Due (Date / Time)
December 17, 2018 / 04:00 PM ET
Bidder's Conference(s)/Application Workshop(s)
None available
Anticipated Award DateTuesday, December 18, 2018
Anticipated Initial Contract Length18 Months
Total Funding Available$1,000,000.00
Anticipated Amount of Award(s)
NarrativeThese funds will support career exploration and access services to eligible youth residing in the City of Albany, NY.
Letter of IntentNot Required
Letter of Intent Due
Narrative
Questions Due DateThursday, November 29, 2018
Questions and Answers NarrativeBidders may submit questions via electronic mail (WDTD.Onestop@labor.ny.gov). Questions regarding this RFP will be accepted on an ongoing basis until Wednesday, Thursday, November 29, 2018. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. All inquiries should include the following reference in the subject line: “OYCEA-AC Extended Question”. Answers to all questions will be posted on NYSDOL’s website (https://labor.ny.gov/businessservices/funding.shtm) on an ongoing basis until Thursday, December 6, 2018. Bidders are encouraged to check NYSDOL’s website often for answers to bidder’s questions as important information pertinent to this RFP may be released on the website. NYSDOL’s OYCEA RFP Team can only answer program related questions. Bidders should direct any technical questions about the Grants Gateway portal to grantsgateway@its.ny.gov.
Questions and Answers Posting TypeLink
Questions and Answers Posting Date12/6/2018 12:00:00 AM
Questions and Answers Link or UploadClick here
Eligible ApplicantsNot-For-Profit, Governmental Entity, Tribal Organization
Target Population(s)Age - Young Adults
Service Area(s) Workforce Development
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