Latest News


Yankees to host Opening Day for Summer Night Lights Program, taking place in conjunction with Major League Baseball’s PLAY BALL initiative.
July 10, 2024


Mayor Adams Celebrates Major Progress on Administration's Moonshot Goal of Delivering 30,000 Apprenticeships by 2030 - June 12, 2024


Bronx students headed to top-choice colleges following tour of HBCUs
Bronx Times - June 7, 2024  


National Gun Violence Awareness Month kicks off with hopes of a safe summer
Amsterdam News  - June 6, 2024  


Event held on City Hall steps aims to spread awareness of gun violence
News 12 Story - May 31, 2024 


Officials and survivors of gun violence vow a safer summer
PIX 11 Story - May 31, 2024 



Deadline fast approaching to apply to NYC's 2024 Summer Youth Employment Program
News 12 Story - March 14, 2024 


EMPLEOS DE VERANO PARA JÓVENES EN LA CIUDAD DE NUEVA YORK
Telemundo 47, 3/14/2024


FY 2025 Budget Forms Are Available

The FY 2024 forms are now available online. CBO providers must ensure that all budgets and budget modifications submitted by their agency are in compliance with New York City and DYCD rules and regulations.
Click here to Download FY 2025 Budget Forms


FY 2025 Discretionary Contracts

DYCD and other City agencies administer Discretionary contract funds. Discretionary funds are funds that non-profit, community-based social service providers use to meet the needs of local communities. The funds are allocated by the Members of the New York City Council.
Learn about Discretionary Contracts


SYEP Alternatives 

Are you bored in the house and in the house bored? DYCD has got you covered with the SYEP Alternatives Enrichment Directory. The directory is updated through the summer and contains certification courses, work readiness training, career exploration and creative opportunities to keep NYC Youth fully engaged this summer. Learn more about SYEP Alternatives