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FY 2024 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 2024 Budget Forms
Train & Earn Concept Paper
The NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) is releasing a concept paper to obtain feedback that will assist with the development of an upcoming request for proposals (RFP) to operate federally funded Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) out of school youth (Train & Earn) programs. Through this RFP, DYCD aims to fund integrated and holistic program models that will strengthen New York City’s (City) workforce development system and help young people gain the support, educational credentials and skills needed to succeed in today’s economy.
Its anticipated the concept paper will be released on September 12, 2023 with comments invited through October 25, 2023. Comments must be submitted via PASSPort by uploading your comments in the questionnaire tab.
To respond to this forthcoming RFP and all other Human/Client Services RFPs, organizations must have an account and an approved HHS Prequalification application in PASSPort. Proposals and Prequalification applications will ONLY be accepted through PASSPort. If you do not have a PASSPort account or an approved PASSPort HHS Prequalification Application, please visit www.nyc.gov/passport to get started. Learn more about the Train & Earn Concept Paper
Learn & Earn Concept Paper
The NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) is releasing a concept paper to obtain feedback that will assist with the development of an upcoming request for proposals (RFP) to operate federally funded Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) in-school youth (Learn & Earn) programs. Through this RFP, DYCD aims to fund integrated and holistic program models that will strengthen New York City’s (City) workforce development system and help young people gain the support, educational credentials and skills needed to succeed in today’s economy.Its anticipated the concept paper will be released on September 12, 2023 with comments invited through October 25, 2023. Comments must be submitted via PASSPort by uploading your comments in the questionnaire tab.To respond to this forthcoming RFP and all other Human/Client Services RFPs, organizations must have an account and an approved HHS Prequalification application in PASSPort. Proposals and Prequalification applications will ONLY be accepted through PASSPort. If you do not have a PASSPort account or an approved PASSPort HHS Prequalification Application, please visit www.nyc.gov/passport to get started. Learn more about the Learn & Earn Concept Paper
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FY 2023 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
DYCD Language Access Plan
DYCD has updated its Language Access Plan, reflecting the agency’s commitment to ensuring that all New Yorkers can locate programs in their community. Staff from IT, Community Connect, Fiscal, ACCO, Community Development, PPIE and Executive Communications and Intergovernmental Affairs are contributing to these efforts. Please take a moment to read the plan and how you can help ensure we serve all New Yorkers. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Language Access Coordinator, Andrew Miller
Click here to view the Language Access Plan
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