New York State Contract Reporter #RFA 3127

Grant Funding for Veteran Medical and Nature-Based Therapy Programs on NYS Public Lands

This opportunity invites New York State not-for-profit organizations to apply for the 'Outdoor Rx: Expanding Opportunities for Veterans on NYS Public Lands' grant program. - Government Buyer: - New York State Office of General Services - On behalf of the New York State Department of Veterans Services - Division of Financial Administration / Agency Procurement Office - Purpose: - Fund up to six grants of $25,000 each (or proportionate shares) to support community-based organizations - Deliver medical treatment, outdoor therapeutic settings, and wilderness therapy programs for veterans, Gold Star families, and military-connected individuals on NYS public lands - Products/Services Requested: - Services: Medical and nature-based therapy programs for veterans - No specific products or part numbers; focus is on service delivery - Emphasis on inclusion, equity, and accessibility for minority, marginalized, and disabled veteran populations - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Applicants must be established not-for-profit organizations with a principal place of business in New York State - Programs must be delivered on New York State public lands - Focus on localized and regionalized services - MWBE (Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise) and SDVOB (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business) participation goals - No OEMs or commercial product vendors are specified, as this is a grant for service delivery rather than product procurement.

Description

This solicitation seeks applications for the Outdoor Rx program aimed at expanding opportunities for veterans on New York State public lands. The program supports community-based organizations to increase veterans' access to medical treatment and nature-based therapy, focusing on inclusion, equity, and accessibility for minority, marginalized, and disabled veteran populations. Funding will be distributed through a competitive grant process to up to six recipients, with allocations of $25,000 per award or proportionate shares. The contract term is from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027, and the solicitation is issued by the NYS Office of General Services on behalf of the NYS Division of Veterans' Affairs.

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