NYS Office of Children and Family Services (NYS OCFS) Grant Funding

The Division of Youth Services administers funds for the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). There is an annual request for proposal and application.  Program years runs from January 1 to December 31, and the availability of OCFS funding is announced for specific dates. To request the Request for Proposal packet, call 845-486-3024. The Dutchess County Youth Board and Coordinating Council (YBCC) recommends the contract agencies and allocations to the County Executive.

Youth Development Program (YDP) funding targets services that promote safety, supportive relationships, and other positive assets by engaging and empowering youth. Runaway and Homeless Youth Act (RHYA) funding targets youth who need temporary shelter or assistance with independent living skills.

Below is the list of documents required for funding consideration. PLEASE NOTE: The application process is closed for 2020. 

• 2021 NYS OCFS Grant Application Checklist for Youth Services (.pdf) 
• NYS OCFS Form 5001 Individual Program Application (.pdf) | NYS OCFS Form 5001 Individual Program Application (.doc)
• NYS OCFS Form 5002 Agency - Program Profile (.pdf) | NYS OCFS Form 5002 Agency - Program Profile (.doc)
• Helpful Hints for NYS OCFS Form 5002 (.pdf)
• NYS OCFS Form 5003 Individual Program Application (.pdf) | NYS OCFS Form 5003 Individual Program Application (.doc)
• 2021 Division of Youth Services Logic Model, Outcome Form, Board of Directors List (.pdf) | 2021 Division of Youth Services Logic Model, Outcome Form, Board of Directors List (.doc)
• 2021 Projected Program Budget Attachment H (.xls) 
• 2021 Youth Board and Coordinating Council Funding Priorities for the NYS OCFS Grant Application (.pdf)
• NYS OCFS Non-Reimbursable Cost Chart (.pdf) 
• Dutchess County Insurance Requirements for Contract Agencies (.pdf)
• Path to Promise Framework
• Positive Youth Development Online Courses

For information about funding awards and questions about how to apply for 2021 funding, please contact YouthServices@DutchessNY.gov.