New York Systems Change and Inclusive Opportunities Network (NY SCION)
Labor
About This Grant
On October 21, 2021, New York State (NYS) Governor Kathy Hochul announced a commitment of $11.1 million in federal workforce development investment to expand the Disability Resource Coordinators (DRCs) network across several Local Workforce Development Areas (LWDAs). This program builds on previous programs like the Disability Employment Initiative (DEI) and Disability Program Navigator, and aims to improve education, training and employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities, including those receiving Social Security benefits, by scaling up services and enhancing support across nearly all LWDAs in NYS.A key partner in the NY SCION effort is the New York Employment Services System (NYESS) under the NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH), which commits $1 million annually to support employment services in participating LWDAs for individuals with disabilities. Through this collaboration, DRCs connect individuals with disabilities to Career Center services, employment referrals, and benefits advisement. NY SCION is currently active in 27 LWDAs, including New York City, covering 48 counties, and has helped more than 11,000 individuals with disabilities access career services to date. The program's ambitious goal is to serve 45,000 individuals with disabilities, significantly improving access to sustainable employment and career pathways.
Grant Summary
New York Systems Change and Inclusive Opportunities Network (NY SCION) is a Labor grant providing funding that varies by award. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
- Individuals with disabilities seeking assistance from a Career Center located within a Local Workforce Development Area (LWDA)
How to Apply
Up to $0K
Rolling / Open
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for New York Systems Change and Inclusive Opportunities Network (NY SCION) from Labor, 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 Labor before the deadline.
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New York Systems Change and Inclusive Opportunities Network (NY SCION): Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the New York Systems Change and Inclusive Opportunities Network (NY SCION)?
New York Systems Change and Inclusive Opportunities Network (NY SCION) is offered by Labor 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 New York Systems Change and Inclusive Opportunities Network (NY SCION) provide?
New York Systems Change and Inclusive Opportunities Network (NY SCION) provides an amount that varies by award per award from Labor. 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 New York Systems Change and Inclusive Opportunities Network (NY SCION) deadline?
New York Systems Change and Inclusive Opportunities Network (NY SCION) accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Labor, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the New York Systems Change and Inclusive Opportunities Network (NY SCION)?
To apply for New York Systems Change and Inclusive Opportunities Network (NY SCION), 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 Labor.