Innovations Grant Improving Cross-Systems Collab
🏛 New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council
✓ Free, no account · Source: New York SFS Grant Opportunity Portal · Last verified Oct 23, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for governmental entities, nonprofits, and tribal organizations in New York State working to improve cross-systems collaboration in disability services.
The focus areas include agricultural supports, education, environmental services, family supports, government services, health services, housing, justice services, public safety, transportation, and workforce development.
Projects must demonstrate how improved coordination between systems will better serve people with developmental disabilities. Applicants should be based in or serving New York State communities.
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Program description
Innovations Grant Improving Cross-Systems Collab is a New York State grant opportunity administered by the New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council. Total program funding is approximately $300,000. Eligible applicants: Governmental Entity, Not-For-Profit, Tribal Organization. Focus area: Agricultural Supports, Education Supports, Environmental Supports, Family Supports, Government Supports, Health Services, Housing and Shelter Services, Justice Services, Public Safety Supports, Public Transportation Services, Workforce Development. Project period: 12 Month(s). Applications are due 2026-11-30. Posted through the New York State Grant Opportunity Portal in the Statewide Financial System (SFS).
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- County Government
- Nonprofits
- State Government
- Tribal Organization
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Grant application form (through NY State SFS portal)
- Project narrative describing cross-systems collaboration approach
- Budget and budget narrative
- Letters of commitment from partner organizations
- Organization documentation (nonprofit status, government entity verification)
Program contact
- 👤 Jackie Hayes
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Governmental entities, nonprofits, and tribal organizations are eligible. Applicants must be in or serve New York State.
What types of projects are funded?
Projects that improve collaboration across systems serving people with developmental disabilities. Focus areas include education, health, housing, workforce development, justice services, and more.
What is the project duration?
Projects are typically 12 months in length.
How competitive is this grant?
With $300,000 total funding, competition depends on the number of applications. Collaborative projects with clear cross-system benefits are more competitive.
Are there specific funding amounts?
Award amounts are not specified. Contact the NY State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council for details on expected grant sizes.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Focus your proposal on genuine cross-systems collaboration. Show how multiple agencies or organizations will work together in concrete ways.
- Connect your project directly to one or more of the listed focus areas. Explain why this system improvement matters for people with developmental disabilities.
- Clearly identify the specific systems you're bridging (e.g., education and health, housing and employment). Explain current gaps or barriers.
- Include committed partners from different systems in your application. Letters of support from collaborating agencies strengthen competitiveness.
- Develop a realistic 12-month timeline with measurable milestones. Show how you'll track progress and share results with stakeholders.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Proposals lack clear commitments from partner systems. Vague descriptions of collaboration without specific roles or outcomes. Projects that focus on a single system rather than cross-system improvements.
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