Apply for Assisted Competitive Employment

Assisted Competitive Employment is a NYS Office of Mental Health grant providing up to $13,175,856. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

How to apply for Assisted Competitive Employment

1. Confirm your organization is eligible for Assisted Competitive Employment from NYS Office of Mental Health, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
2. Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
3. Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
4. Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to NYS Office of Mental Health before the deadline.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for the Assisted Competitive Employment?

Assisted Competitive Employment is offered by NYS Office of Mental Health and is generally open to eligible organizations. It is available in NY_WORKFORCE. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Assisted Competitive Employment provide?

Assisted Competitive Employment provides up to $13.2M per award from NYS Office of Mental Health. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Assisted Competitive Employment deadline?

Assisted Competitive Employment accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, NYS Office of Mental Health, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the Assisted Competitive Employment?

To apply for Assisted Competitive Employment, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from NYS Office of Mental Health.