New York State Contract Reporter #2138343

New York State Grant Opportunity to Expand Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Program Statewide (Excluding NYC Boroughs)

New York State Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) is offering grant funding to expand Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (DPIL) program statewide, excluding NYC boroughs. - Government Buyer: - Agency: New York State Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) - Sub-agency: Bureau of Contract Management - Offices: Procurement Unit, Division of Administration - OEMs and Vendors: - Dollywood Foundation (sole OEM for books and mailing services) - Products/Services Requested: - Monthly mailing of high-quality, age-appropriate books to children from birth to age 5 - Provided by Dollywood Foundation (DPIL) - Average cost: $2.60 per child/month - Grant funding for Local Program Partners to cover up to 50% of book and mailing costs - Grants range from $2,000 to $50,000 - Recipients must match funds dollar-for-dollar - Financial assistance for program administration and enrollment expansion - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Eligible applicants: NYS 501(c)(3) libraries, public library systems, nonprofits, school districts, or BOCES outside NYC - Must be authorized to do business in NY - Must have or obtain a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with DPIL within 60 days if selected - Not-for-profits must be prequalified in the NYS Finance System - Proof of matching funds required - Grant funds must be deposited with the Dollywood Foundation - Final reports required - Multiple awards anticipated, prioritized by poverty level and application order

Description

The New York State Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) is soliciting interest from qualified entities to participate in the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program, which mails free, age-appropriate books to children from birth until their 5th birthday. The solicitation seeks organizations to provide financial assistance to new and established Local Program Partners to expand or increase enrollment in coverage areas statewide, excluding New York City boroughs. Grants up to $50,000 will cover up to 50% of the costs incurred by Local Program Partners for books and mailing. Eligible applicants include NYS 501(c)(3) libraries, public library systems, not-for-profits, school districts, or BOCES outside NYC, with required prequalification and MOA with DPIL.

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