Oneida County Youth Bureau Seeks Proposals for Youth-Oriented Programs
The Oneida County Executive, Anthony J. Picente, Jr., has announced that the Oneida County Youth Bureau is accepting proposals from interested non-profit organizations to provide youth-oriented programs that focus on delinquency prevention, recreation, and positive youth development opportunities. The funding for these programs is allocated from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. The Youth Bureau is seeking proposals in three categories, with varying levels of funding and agency match requirements.
Key Takeaways:
- The Oneida County Youth Bureau is accepting proposals for youth-oriented programs that offer delinquency prevention, recreation, and positive youth development opportunities.
- The funding is allocated from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services.
- There are three categories of funding available:
+ Special Delinquency Development Program: no agency match required
+ Youth Development Delinquency Prevention Program: 50% cash match required
+ Runaway and Homeless Youth Act funding: 40% agency match required
- Proposals are due by close of business on Friday, August 12, 2011.
- Programs funded must meet guidelines established by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services.
- Proposed programs are encouraged to contact Barb Gibbs at the Youth Bureau for technical assistance.
Statistics:
- Three categories of funding are available for youth-oriented programs.
- The Special Delinquency Development Program does not require an agency match.
- The Youth Development Delinquency Prevention Program requires a 50% cash match from the agency seeking funding.
- Runaway and Homeless Youth Act funding requires a 40% agency match.
- Proposals are due by close of business on Friday, August 12, 2011.
Sources:
- Oneida County Executive news release, July 7
- Oneida County Youth Bureau, contact information: Pick up forms and documents from the Paul Building, 209 Elizabeth Street on the 3rd floor; call Barb Gibbs at 798-5670 for technical assistance