Press Release

Youth Bureau Seeking Applications To Award Funding For Youth Programming Throughout County

OCFS Funding

The Montgomery County Department of Youth, ATI & Veterans' Services is accepting applications from community -based non-profit organization, public agencies and municipalities who provide direct services to the youth of Montgomery County during 2017. Funds are expected to be available through the NYS Office of Children & Family Services Bureau of Youth Development, contingent upon the passing of the state budget. Eligible programs must provide community-level direct services designed to promote positive youth development and respond to locally identified youth needs in Montgomery County.

These funds are available on a competitive basis, and must be used for the delivery of services between Jan. 1, 2017 - Dec. 31, 2017.

ALL COMPLETED APPLICATIONS ARE DUE TO THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY YOUTH BUREAU NO LATER THAN 4 p.m., ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 2017.

To request an application, call the Montgomery County Youth, ATI & Veterans' Services office at 518-853-4355. The office is open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m

Youth Outreach 2017

The Montgomery County Department of Youth, ATI & Veterans' Services is pleased to announce a limited availability of Outreach Program funds to be administered during 2017.

The primary purpose for allocating these funds is to assist youth-serving programs within Montgomery County who are currently not receiving, or are ineligible to receive, New York State Office of Children and Family Services funding.

A completed application package must be received by the Youth Bureau by 4 p.m., Friday, February 24, 2017. Applications will be reviewed by the Montgomery County Youth Board of Directors, and applicants will be notified of the Youth Board's determination by mail.

Applications may be obtained by calling the Montgomery County Youth Bureau at 518-853-4355, Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.