New York’s Community Reinvestment Program Aims to Uplift Youth and Underserved Communities
The New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has launched its Community Reinvestment Program, earmarking $5 million in grants for nonprofits with services for people under 25. The program is designed to support organizations that provide mental health, workforce development, and housing initiatives in underserved areas of the state.
Funding for Community Programs
The funding for these grants comes directly from tax revenues on legal cannabis sales in the state. This is in line with the goals of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, which aims to help communities that were negatively impacted by the prohibition of cannabis.
Eligibility and Application Process
Nonprofit organizations that provide services to individuals under 25 can apply for the grants through the OCM eGrants system. To be eligible, organizations must be registered with the eGrants system and provide services that align with restorative justice goals. The selection process will consider factors such as the quality of the applicant’s programs, the local need for the services, and the alignment with restorative justice goals.
Key Dates and Timeline
- Applications must be submitted online
- Deadline for submission not specified
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the purpose of the Community Reinvestment Program?
A: The program is designed to support nonprofit organizations that provide services to individuals under 25, with a focus on mental health, workforce development, and housing initiatives in underserved areas of the state.
Q: How much funding is available for the program?
A: $5 million in grants is available for nonprofits with services for people under 25.
Q: What is the eligibility criteria for applying organizations?
A: Organizations must be registered with the OCM eGrants system and provide services that align with restorative justice goals.
Q: How will the grants be awarded?
A: Grants will be awarded based on the quality of the applicant’s programs, the local need for the services, and alignment with restorative justice goals.
