RFA#20815: NYS Resource Center for Hospital SVS
🏛 New York State Department of Health
✓ Free, no account · Source: New York SFS Grant Opportunity Portal · Last verified Oct 16, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for New York-based healthcare organizations seeking to establish or strengthen hospital-based Specialty Veterinary Services (SVS) resource centers.
Eligible applicants include for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. The grant supports projects lasting 60 months. Focus is on health services infrastructure and capacity.
Geographic scope is limited to New York State. Applicants must be registered in the state's SFS (Statewide Financial System) to apply.
Projects should advance hospital SVS capabilities statewide.
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Program description
RFA#20815: NYS Resource Center for Hospital SVS is a New York State grant opportunity administered by the New York State Department of Health. Total program funding is approximately $5,000,000. Eligible applicants: For Profit, Not-For-Profit. Focus area: Health Services. Project period: 60 Month(s). Applications are due 2026-12-17. Posted through the New York State Grant Opportunity Portal in the Statewide Financial System (SFS).
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Grant application form (through SFS)
- Project narrative/proposal
- Budget and budget narrative
- Organizational documentation (tax status, DUNS, registration proof)
- Letters of support from regional partners
- Staffing plan with CVs
Program contact
- 👤 Krista Barringer
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
For-profit and not-for-profit organizations in New York State can apply. Your organization must be able to register in the Statewide Financial System (SFS).
What is the project duration?
Projects are funded for 60 months (5 years). This is a standard award period for this resource center initiative.
What does this grant fund?
The grant supports establishing and strengthening hospital-based Specialty Veterinary Services (SVS) resource centers. Total statewide funding is approximately $5 million.
Is cost-sharing required?
No cost-sharing or matching funds are required to apply. Full project costs can be covered by the grant.
When is the deadline?
The application deadline is December 17, 2026. Submit applications through the New York State Grant Opportunity Portal.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Start early with SFS registration. Account setup and organizational verification can take several weeks before you can submit.
- Clearly demonstrate your hospital's capacity to serve as a regional SVS resource center. Include staffing plans and infrastructure details.
- Align your proposal with New York State Department of Health priorities for veterinary medicine advancement and regional healthcare coordination.
- Budget realistically for a 5-year project. Include personnel, equipment, training, and operational costs with year-by-year justification.
- Connect your SVS center to broader hospital mission and existing healthcare partnerships. Show community need and stakeholder support.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Underestimating the complexity of SFS registration and technical requirements. Many applicants miss deadlines due to account setup delays.
Submitting vague descriptions of SVS scope and regional service capacity. Reviewers need specific, measurable goals for the 5-year period.
Failing to budget adequately for sustained operations across 60 months. Underfunded personnel and infrastructure plans reduce competitiveness.
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