2025 2026 NYS OCFS Sports and Education Programs RFP

The mission of the Westchester County Youth Bureau is to ensure equity and access to formal and informal services, supports, and opportunities for children, youth, and families to thrive. The Bureau relies on the philosophy of Positive Youth Development and the New York State Touchstones Framework through which it organizes services, opportunities, and supports to help young people develop to their full potential. The Sports & Education funding under the New York State Office of Children and Family Services has been continued in 2025-2026, to provide awards to support youth sports & education programs. The funding supports youth development through general sports programs not competitive teams for underserved youth ages 6-17 yrs. The Bureau invites eligible local nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and/or local youth bureaus to apply for funding to provide sports programs - organized activities with movement, including physical fitness activities such as yoga, hiking, dance, and active outdoor pursuits.