Apply for Employment First

Employment First is a Office for People With Developmental Disabilities grant providing up to $2,025. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

How to apply for Employment First

1. Confirm your organization is eligible for Employment First from Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
2. Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
3. Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
4. Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Office for People With Developmental Disabilities before the deadline.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for the Employment First?

Employment First is offered by Office for People With Developmental Disabilities and is generally open to eligible organizations. It is available in NY_WORKFORCE. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Employment First provide?

Employment First provides up to $2K per award from Office for People With Developmental Disabilities. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Employment First deadline?

Employment First accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the Employment First?

To apply for Employment First, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Office for People With Developmental Disabilities.