Assisted Competitive Employment
About This Grant
1380 ? Assisted Competitive Employment (Non-Licensed Program) ACE services may include brief pre-vocational support along with ongoing mental health supports in order to obtain and sustain integrated, competitive employment, or support for promotion or to find new employment. This program is for individuals not receiving ACCES-VR Employment services. ACE provides these individuals with vocational rehabilitation and support services, both at the work site and off-site, while addressing challenges due to the person?s mental health issues. Evidence based practices such as IPS (Individualized Placement and Supports) are recommended. Financial/Benefits Counseling may be provided. The goal of supported employment is for individuals to work a minimum of 10 hours per week in an integrated, competitive job, with leeway for absence due to illness, vacation, or temporary work stoppages. See Glossary for definitions of "Competitive Employment" and "Integrated Employment". To be considered employed part time, participants should be scheduled to work a minimum of 10 hours each week. Units of Service: Count the total number of staff hours (combine direct and indirect).
Grant Summary
Assisted Competitive Employment is a NYS Office of Mental Health grant providing up to $13.2M. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Eligibility
- Individuals at least 18 years of age with serious mental illness
How to Apply
Up to $13.2M
Rolling / Open
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Assisted Competitive Employment from NYS Office of Mental Health, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review 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.
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Assisted Competitive Employment: 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.