Orange County seeks proposals for youth team sports grants

Orange County’s Youth Bureau is seeking applications for a state-funded grant program supporting youth team sports programs for underserved youth under the age of 18. Through New York State’s new Youth Team Sports (YTS) grant program, the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) will provide approximately $223,000 in awards to eligible local community-based organizations and nonprofits. Individual grants will range from $5,000 to $50,000.

“Investing in youth sports is investing in the future of Orange County,” said Orange County Executive Neuhaus. “This program will open doors for young people who might not otherwise have access to team sports, giving them a safe, healthy, and inspiring environment to learn, grow, and succeed.”

Not-for-profit organizations, both secular and faith-based, operating in Orange County, as well as partnerships or consortia consisting of these entities are eligible to apply for a grant. The funding is aimed at supporting team sport program for children under 18 in under-resourced communities. Organizations that have never received funding from the Orange County Youth Bureau are encouraged to apply. Schools and municipalities are not eligible for this funding.

Programming and services must be provided within Orange County, with the exception of limited travel approved in advance by the Youth Bureau.

Proposals are now available under the “Funding and Forms” tab on the Youth Bureau website at orangecountygov.com/youthbureau and on the Empire State Bid System (“BidNet”) at empirestatebidsystem.com.

Proposals submitted directly to the Youth Bureau will not be accepted. All proposals must be sent to the Orange County Department of General Services.

Proposals are due on Aug. 20 by 4 p.m. Awards will tentatively be announced on Oct. 8.