The New York State Office of Faith and Nonprofit Development Services has approximately $2.3 million in grant funding that is now available for faith-based and not-for-profit organizations to improve public access to essential technologies. Interested organizations can apply for this grant funding to turn available spaces into community resource rooms where community members can use computers, Wi-Fi, audio/video equipment and other technologies for a variety of health, education, career and social services. Applications are due on January 10, 2025.
Through this Request for Proposals, the Office of Faith and Nonprofit Development Services is aiming to assist local community faith-based and not-for-profit organizations address the need of emerging technology challenges in communities around the state. The goal of this grant is to tap into the available space and resources faith-based and non-profit organizations have to enhance the ability to meet the community’s technology needs. The grants will allow these organizations to further break down barriers for people in need of technology services including telehealth appointments, career advance services, remote educational opportunities, social services applications and other computer service needs.
This grant opportunity will fund up to 46 awards of no more than $50,000. These grants will be awarded in the 10 Economic Development Regions across New York State. The Request for Application and more information is available online at https://dos.ny.gov/funding-bid-opportunities.
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