Grant opportunity: The New York State Office of Children and Family Services is now accepting solicitations of interest for its Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (DPIL) funding opportunity. This program provides financial assistance for organizations to participate in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library as Program Partners or for established Program Partners to increase their enrollment in DPIL.
Eligibility: Eligible applicants include New York State 501(c)(3) libraries, public library system, or not-for-profit organizations, New York school districts, and board of cooperative educational services (BOCES). Applicants must be authorized to do business in the State of New York.
Grant Amount and Grant Period: The maximum award is $50,000 with a grant period of one year.
Important Dates:
- March 26th, 2026: Deadline for questions
- April 9th, 2026: Answers to submitted questions posted
- April 30th, 2026: Application Deadline
For more information: For more information about the grant or how to apply, click here.
Brockport Research Institute is a NYS-certified woman-owned business enterprise that provides grant-writing, evaluation, project management, and professional learning services. If you or your organization are interested in this grant and want to know how Brockport Research Institute can help, please reach out to us at grants@brockportresearchinstitute.com or 1585-431-3416. Brockport Research Institute is not affiliated with this grant program, the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, or Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.