New York State Contract Reporter #24-ONA-49

ONA Bilingual Coordinator Program – Case Management Services for Immigrants with Disabilities

The New York State Department of State, Office for New Americans (ONA), is seeking qualified not-for-profit organizations to implement the ONA Bilingual Coordinator Program, which provides case management services for immigrants with disabilities and their families. - Government Buyer: - New York State Department of State, Office for New Americans (ONA), Bureau of Fiscal Management - Program Overview: - Up to four grants (approximately $150,000 each) will be awarded to not-for-profit organizations - Each grantee will provide a full-time bilingual case manager for one of four regions: Upper Hudson Valley (Dutchess and Ulster Counties), Brooklyn (Kings County), Long Island (Suffolk County), and Long Island (Nassau County) - Services Requested: - Culturally and linguistically responsive case management for immigrants and their families - Assistance with accessing developmental disability services, other disability services, and mental health services - Eligibility navigation, application assistance, and connecting clients to the NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) - Support for school-aged students, referrals to legal and English language learning programs, and ensuring language/accessibility accommodations - Outreach and client surveys - Notable Requirements: - Applicants must be New York State-based not-for-profit organizations, pre-qualified through the New York Statewide Financial System - Minimum caseload of 30 clients per grantee - Direct service provision required (no subcontracting of core activities) - MWBE (15% MBE, 15% WBE) and SDVOB (6%) participation goals - Adherence to strict cost and eligibility guidelines - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is a grant for service provision rather than product procurement.

Description

The New York State Department of State (DOS), through its Office for New Americans (ONA), is seeking not-for-profit organizations to implement the ONA Bilingual Coordinator Program. This program provides case management services to assist immigrants in accessing developmental disability services, other disability services, mental health services, and additional needed services. The program emphasizes culturally and linguistically responsive support, including assistance with eligibility navigation, application processes, and connecting clients to appropriate resources. Up to four grants will be awarded to qualified organizations to serve specific regions within New York State, with separate applications required for each region.

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