New York State Contract Reporter #2134020

NYS African American Heritage Grant Program - Education Funding Opportunity

This opportunity invites nonprofit organizations and New York State local governments to apply for the NYS African American Heritage Grant Program - Education, administered by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation. - Government Buyer: - New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation - Division for Historic Preservation - Office: Peebles Island State Park - Program Details: - $2.8 million in competitive grants available - Supports projects focused on education, interpretation, programming, research, and documentation of African American history and contributions in New York State - Eligible applicants: Nonprofits and NYS local governments - Projects must highlight, uncover, or amplify African American heritage - Notable Requirements: - Applicants must register in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) - Nonprofits must be pre-qualified to do business with New York State - Period of Performance: - Two-year contract term for awarded grants - Locations: - Statewide in New York - Peebles Island State Park (Waterford, NY) as the administrative office

Description

The New York State African American Heritage (NYSAAH) Grant Program provides competitive grants to eligible nonprofit organizations and New York State local governments. The grants support projects that document, interpret, and preserve places and stories significant to the African American experience in New York. This particular grant focuses on education projects that highlight and amplify African American history and contributions through education, programming, research, and documentation. Applicants must complete a pre-application by May 22, 2026, to confirm eligibility before submitting a full application.

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