Infrastructure Grant Opportunity for Not-for-Profits

LeadingAge NY members should note the following offering in the Grants Gateway:

The Nonprofit Infrastructure Capital Investment Program will make targeted investments throughout the State in capital construction projects that will improve or maintain the quality, efficiency, accessibility of such nonprofit human services organizations that serve New Yorkers as defined in Section 2.1 of this [Request for Applications (RFA)].

Applicants will be able to start their applications in the Grants Gateway beginning Dec. 1, 2023. Prospective applicants are encouraged to register in the Grants Gateway and ensure that their organization is prequalified before Nov. 30, 2023.

The posting is available here.

Members should also note the following provisions regarding eligible entities. The organizational listing below excludes Article 28 facilities, but other organizations, service lines, or entities within LeadingAge NY membership may be eligible.

2.1 Definitions

For purposes of NICIP under this RFA:

“Human services organization” shall mean a nonprofit organization that provides direct programs and services in New York State that protect the health and well-being of individuals and families residing in New York State;

“Direct services” shall mean prevention, intervention, respite and/or habilitative services that a nonprofit organization provides directly to an individual/family or groups of individuals/families;

“Applicant” is an organization that has its own unique Employer Identification Number, unique Taxpayer Identification Number, or a unique SFS Vendor Identification Number. The organization must also be registered and prequalified as a separate organization in the Grants Gateway to be eligible to apply for its own NICIP grant.

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For the purposes of this RFA the following organizations are deemed not to be human services organizations offering direct services and are not eligible to apply for a NICIP grant:

Colleges and universities
Elementary and secondary schools, whether public or private
Hospitals, nursing homes, and diagnostic and treatment centers authorized under Article 28 of the New York State Public Health Law
Fire departments
Libraries, museums, theatres, parks, or gardens
Organizations whose primary function is fundraising
Organizations whose primary function is lobbying or advocacy
Organizations whose primary function is volunteer recruitment and placement
Membership or umbrella organizations that provide services to another organization and not directly to an individual/family or groups of individuals/families
Organizations that provide services to another organization but not directly to an individual/family or groups of individuals/families
Organizations that are the Performing Provider System lead for a Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment Program (DSRIP) network
Municipal Corporations

Contact: Meg Everett, meverett@leadingageny.org, 518-867-8871