New York State Contract Reporter #OCM-2026-09

Program Administrator Sought for NYS Cannabis Equity Business Development Grant

The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is seeking a third-party Program Administrator to manage the Equity Business Development Grant program supporting cannabis licensees and equity applicants across New York State. - Government Buyer: - New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), Administration Division - Scope of Services: - Develop, host, and maintain an online application portal for grant applicants - Administer electronic requests for applications (RFA) and evaluate applicant eligibility - Distribute grant funds totaling $6 million to eligible Conditional Adult Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) licensees, Social and Economic Equity (SEE) licensees, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOBs) - Provide all necessary infrastructure, including hardware, software, security, and communication platforms - Deliver technical assistance, including webinars, customer support, and outreach - Ensure culturally and linguistically competent service delivery statewide, including translation and interpretation - Provide real-time dashboards, bi-weekly, monthly, and post-grant reporting - Notable Requirements: - Adherence to specific IT security standards - MWBE (15% MBE, 15% WBE) and SDVOB (6%) participation goals - Grants to be awarded in amounts ranging from $10,000 to $30,000 - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified third-party administrators - Place of Performance: - Primary contracting office at 1220 Washington Avenue, Building 9, 4th Floor, Albany, NY 12226

Description

The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is seeking competitive proposals for a third-party grant administrator to facilitate The Equity Business Development Grant. The selected vendor will administer an electronic request for application (RFA), evaluate eligibility for awards, and distribute funds. The vendor must provide all necessary infrastructure including hardware, software, security, and communication platforms, and adhere to specified IT requirements. Additionally, the vendor must demonstrate capacity to deliver services in a culturally and linguistically competent manner to ensure equitable access across New York State. Awards will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are depleted.

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