Registration deadline: March 3
Application deadlines: April 1, July 1, September 5

The category is designed for new applicants to begin the process of professionalizing the organization. Funds awarded in this entry-level category are directed toward the salary of a professional staff position that helps ensure organizational capacity to carry out essential programmatic and developmental activities. Funding is awarded on a single-year basis for up to three years with the expectation that the organization will develop the capability to sustain the position. Grants in this category range from $2,500 to $10,000 and will not exceed 50% of the salary.

Application Instructions

The on-line application form includes the following questions, and a project budget. Required support materials are listed below.

Application Narrative Questions

1. Position Summary
Describe the position for which support is requested   and how it is important in helping pursue the organization's goals. How does it fit within your current staff structure?

2. Salary/Hours
Indicate whether the position is full- or part-time, the number of hours per week, rate of pay (or salary) and any benefits that are provided with this position.

3. Supervision/Evaluation
Who will supervise this position and how will the incumbent's performance will be evaluated?

4. Qualifications and Recruitment
Describe the qualifications needed for the position and detail your process for recruiting qualified candidates.

5. Finances
Describe how the organization intends to develop resources to maintain the position into the future. Identify non-NYSCA support allocated to the position.

Support Materials

Support materials must be postmarked or hand-delivered to the program by the application deadline. If you want support materials returned, provide a self-addressed stamped envelope.

1. Job description and resumé for proposed position (2 copies)

2. Representative sample of printed materials relevant to this request (2 copies each)