2025 - 2026 Youth Employment Program

2026-11-03

BACKGROUNDThe Tompkins County Workforce Development department has administered successful state - funded youth employment programs for many years . It is anticipated that for 2025 - 2026 the New York State budget will include an allocation of funds for a state funded Youth Employment Program ( YEP ). Therefore , Tompkins County Workforce Development anticipates awarding approximately $ 80 , 000in total funds . Funding is anticipated for allowable YEP expenditures made fromFebruary 1 , 2026 , to June 30 , 2026 . PLEASE NOTE : Tompkins County Workforce Development is proceeding with this request for proposals with the understanding that New York State may or may not appropriate funds for this program . Although significant changes are not anticipated , the conditions and standards applied to the potential appropriation have not been established and may impact the design and implementation of the local program . Tompkins County Workforce Development may modify or refuse to make awards based on the availability of funds . PURPOSE OF REQUESTTo prepare for this youth employment program , Tompkins County Workforce Development is soliciting proposals for Youth Employment Programs to serve youth between the ages of 14 - 20 years old , living in families who receive TANF benefits or in families who are at or below 200 % of the federal poverty level . Youth Employment Program supports a reduction in gun involved violence as part of the New York Gun Involved Violence Elimination ( GIVE ) funding . Proposals are encouraged from for - profit , not - for - profit organizations , educational entities , and local governments . See more

New York

2026-04-08