GOSHEN- Orange County is accepting applications for a new state-funded grant program designed to expand youth team sports opportunities for underserved children and teens.
County Executive Steve Neuhaus announced that the Orange County Youth Bureau will distribute approximately $223,000 in funding through New York State’s Youth Team Sports grant program. Grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 will be awarded to eligible nonprofit and community-based organizations that provide team sports programs for youth under age 18.
Eligible applicants include secular and faith-based nonprofit organizations operating in Orange County, as well as partnerships between those groups. Schools and municipalities are not eligible. Organizations that have not previously received Youth Bureau funding are encouraged to apply.
Programs must serve youth in Orange County, although limited travel may be approved by the Youth Bureau.
Grant applications are available on the Orange County Youth Bureau website and through the . The Orange County Department of General Services will oversee the application process until proposals are reviewed.
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