Funding Details
Program goal
To advance the well-being and economic self-sufficiency of disadvantaged and at-risk young people (up to 26 years of age).
Grants are made to
- Increase readiness and access to youth workforce programs.
- Help young people obtain job skills by providing training, placement, and post-placement services.
- Create career pathways in higher wage sectors (e.g., healthcare, technology, manufacturing, renewable energy).
- Expand opportunities for positive youth development and leadership.
- Reduce school suspensions and incarceration.
Grants are made for one year at a time; proposals submitted for renewed funding are reviewed on a case-by-case basis, but only after a final report on the use of the previous grant has been received and approved by staff.
For questions about this program area, contact Sol Marie Alfonso-Jones.
Recent grants
| Organizations | Summary |
|---|---|
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island |
to provide one-on-one mentoring to young people. |
EAC, Inc. |
to prepare young people in foster care for independent living. |
Little Flower Children and Family Services |
to provide young adults leaving the foster care system with skills and support for independent living. |
Make the Road New York |
to train young people of color to lead organizing campaigns to create safe and supportive learning environments. |
United Way of Long Island |
To prepare young adults for jobs in energy and manufacturing. |
Butterfly Effect Project |
For an academic enrichment and leadership program for girls attending Riverhead elementary schools. |
Girls Incorporated of Long Island |
To provide leadership development and college and career readiness skills. |
L’Arche Long Island |
To prepare young people with disabilities for jobs in the culinary arts. |
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