Venture VI Program for SNAP Participants
🏛 New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
✓ Free, no account · Source: New York SFS Grant Opportunity Portal · Last verified Oct 16, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for governmental entities and nonprofit organizations in New York State working on workforce development. The program focuses on SNAP participants seeking economic opportunity and employment pathways. Activities supported include job training, skills development, and employment support services. Applicants must demonstrate capacity to serve SNAP-eligible populations and achieve measurable employment outcomes.
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Program description
Venture VI Program for SNAP Participants is a New York State grant opportunity administered by the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance. Total program funding is approximately $30,000,000. Eligible applicants: Governmental Entity, Not-For-Profit. Focus area: Workforce Development. Project period: 60 Month(s). Applications are due 2030-07-22. Posted through the New York State Grant Opportunity Portal in the Statewide Financial System (SFS).
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Grant application form (SFS/New York State portal)
- Project narrative and budget narrative
- Organizational capacity documentation
- Letters of support from partners/employers
- Proof of 501(c)(3) status or governmental authorization
Program contact
- 👤 Employment Income Support Serv
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply?
Governmental entities and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in New York State can apply. Organizations must serve SNAP participants.
What is the project period?
This is a 60-month grant, typically supporting long-term workforce development initiatives. Projects should include realistic timelines for participant enrollment and job placement.
What activities are supported?
Job training, skills development, employment support, and wraparound services for SNAP participants are typical. Programs may include occupational training, case management, and employer partnerships.
What is the funding pool size?
Total program funding is approximately $30 million. Individual award amounts are not specified in available materials.
Is cost-sharing required?
No cost-sharing or matching funds are required for this grant. This reduces financial barriers for applicants.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Focus your narrative on serving SNAP participants with demonstrated barriers to employment. Include specific outcomes you'll track (placements, wage gains, retention).
- Build strong partnerships with employers and support service providers. Letters of commitment from partners strengthen competitiveness.
- Outline a clear staffing plan with experienced workforce development professionals. Show how you'll achieve cultural competency with your target population.
- Develop a realistic budget aligned to your proposed activities. Show cost-effectiveness in per-participant metrics.
- Plan for long-term sustainability beyond the 5-year grant period. Explain how relationships and infrastructure will continue.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Weak employer partnerships or job placement strategies. Unrealistic enrollment and placement targets without evidence of capacity. Vague performance metrics or inadequate plans for tracking participant outcomes.
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