About This Grant
The major goal of the education program is to ensure that every incarcerated individual who leaves the system possesses a High School Equivalency diploma (HSE). To this end, the Department mandates participation in the education program for all incarcerated individuals who do not have a verified High School diploma or High School Equivalency diploma at reception. Because a High School diploma or High School Equivalency diploma is required for the higher paying inmate jobs, there is an added incentive to obtain it.
Grant Summary
Academic is a NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision grant providing up to $27.9M. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Focus Areas
Eligibility
- The Department mandates participation in the education program for all incarcerated individuals who do not have a verified High School diploma or High School Equivalency diploma at reception.
How to Apply
Up to $27.9M
Rolling / Open
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Academic from NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, 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 Department of Corrections and Community Supervision before the deadline.
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Academic: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Academic?
Academic is offered by NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision 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 Academic provide?
Academic provides up to $27.9M per award from NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. 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 Academic deadline?
Academic accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the Academic?
To apply for Academic, 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 Department of Corrections and Community Supervision.