Affirmative Business
About This Grant
2340 ? Affirmative Business/Industry (Non-Licensed Program) An ABI is a self-sustaining business or cooperative that is owned and operated by an OMH provider (such as a small retail or wholesale outlet, or manufacturing and service-oriented business). An ABI provides integrated, competitive, employment opportunities for individuals with serious mental illness along with mental health supports onsite. These businesses provide integrated, competitive, employment opportunities for individuals with serious mental illness. The OMH funding is for the mental health supports* needed for the person to be successful at the job. *Supports may include assisting someone in interpreting and responding appropriately to interpersonal situations at work, or learning to cope with mental health symptoms to enhance their work performance. Financial/Benefits Counseling may be provided. Care should be taken to ensure policies exist to separate the provision of mental health support from work supervision. Note: An agency that operates a Personalized Recovery Oriented Services program (PROS) is not eligible to operate an Affirmative Business/Industry (ABI). A PROS cannot bill for employment services for individuals enrolled in an ABI. The goal of supported employment is for individuals to work a minimum of 10 hours per week in an integrated, competitive job, with leeway for absence due to illness, vacation, or temporary work stoppages. See Glossary for definitions of "Competitive Employment" and "Integrated Employment". To be considered employed part time, participants should be scheduled to work a minimum of 10 hours each week. Units of Service: Count the total number of Consumer hours.
Grant Summary
Affirmative Business is a NYS Office of Mental Health grant providing up to $2.2M. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Focus Areas
Eligibility
- Individuals at least 18 years of age with serious mental illness
How to Apply
Up to $2.2M
Rolling / Open
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Affirmative Business from NYS Office of Mental Health, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to NYS Office of Mental Health before the deadline.
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Affirmative Business: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Affirmative Business?
Affirmative Business is offered by NYS Office of Mental Health 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 Affirmative Business provide?
Affirmative Business provides up to $2.2M per award from NYS Office of Mental Health. 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 Affirmative Business deadline?
Affirmative Business accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, NYS Office of Mental Health, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the Affirmative Business?
To apply for Affirmative Business, 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 NYS Office of Mental Health.