New York State Contract Reporter #2139679

New York Customized Employment Initiative grant for statewide provider and employer support

New York is seeking one nonprofit grantee to strengthen customized employment services and inclusive employment statewide for people with developmental disabilities. - Government buyer: New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD), within New York State; statewide initiative. - Funding and duration: Up to $350,000 per year for four years, with total funding up to $1,400,000, subject to availability. A non-federal match of at least 34% of the grant amount is required. This is a grant project, not an annual subscription. - Services requested: One statewide Customized Employment Initiative covering provider and business-partner fidelity and culture assessments; individualized technical assistance and intermediate-level training; business outreach and partnership support; interagency coordination; a Community of Practice; practical tools and tracking systems; and a shareable sustainability guide. Services must be free to participants and are not reimbursable through federal funding streams. - Targets: Support 45–60 people to gain or be gaining employment and help at least 30 providers become fidelity-based, high-performing providers. The goal is to improve competitive integrated employment and job retention for people with developmental disabilities. - Named organizations and resources: The advisory committee includes the Governor’s Office of the Chief Disability Officer, New York State Department of Labor, OPWDD, ACCES-VR through the New York State Education Department, and the New York State Commission for the Blind within the Office of Children and Family Services. Named customized-employment resources include Marc Gold and Associates, Griffin-Hammis Customized Employment, the National Customized Employment Fidelity Center, and Eleversity. These are referenced resources or agencies, not specified product manufacturers or commercial vendors. - Applicant requirements: Applicants must be eligible nonprofits registered and prequalified in New York’s Statewide Financial System, demonstrate in-depth customized-employment knowledge and/or approved-provider status, have or develop provider relationships, and be able to deliver at least intermediate-level staff training. Applicants may propose subcontracts to address capacity or expertise gaps. - OEMs and products: No OEMs or product purchases are specified. The requested work is grant-funded services.

Description

The New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities seeks one grantee for a four-year, statewide initiative to strengthen customized employment services and increase and sustain competitive integrated employment for people with developmental disabilities. The grantee will assess customized-employment providers and their partner businesses, identify service and culture gaps, and provide individualized technical assistance, training, coordination, and practical tools. Work includes business outreach, provider and business culture-building, and convening an advisory committee and community of practice. Funding is up to $350,000 per year for four years, up to $1,400,000 total, subject to availability of funding; proposals are due October 30, 2026.

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