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Supporting Older Adults in New York State

Jul 14, 2024 at 10:39 pm by Amanda Lai

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Grant Opportunity: The Bureau of Refugee Services (BRS) of the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance is now accepting proposals for their Services to Older Refugees program (SORP). This grant provides funding for organizations to administer programs that will help older refugees live independently such as aging services, pathways to citizenship, opportunities for social engagement, and legal assistance.

Eligibility: Eligible applicants include New York State nongovernmental organizations such as nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, or faith institutions.

Grant Amount and Grant Period: BRS intends to award five contracts of approximately $269,723 for the first fiscal year. The grant period is 60 months.

Important Dates:

  • July 22nd: Deadline to submit questions

  • August 5th: Questions and answers posted

  • August 23rd: Deadline for proposal submission

For more information: For more information on this grant and 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 or the The Bureau of Refugee Services.