Matching Grant Application

In 2003, the NYSID Board of Directors approved a Matching Grant Program to help improve the average wages paid to individuals with disabilities who work on NYSID commodities contracts. In 2012, an enhanced Priority Development System for commodities known as Phase II of the Matching Grants Program was approved to orchestrate product offerings at different price points (good, better, best) based upon market demand. In 2020, in recognition of the shifting landscape away from FLSA 14 (c) certificates, the Board expanded the Matching Grant Program to include the development of service offerings.

Objective

The intent of the Matching Grant Program is to provide financial assistance to Member Agencies to develop a new, or expand an existing Preferred Source offering.

In expanding an existing Preferred Source offering, the Grant shall improve productivity, thereby increasing the average wage paid, or increasing overall job opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Examples of the use of eligible funds include facility improvement, capital equipment, design engineering, technology utilization, shop floor control, transportation, etc. The funds shall not be used for general and administrative expenses or staff time.

Matching Grant applications that include partnerships with New York Small Businesses, Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises, and Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses will receive preference. Other than those preferences, Matching Grants will be awarded on merit and a first come first serve basis.

Funding

Grants of up to $25,000 will be awarded. Each grant shall be matched by the Member Agency on a one-for-one cash basis.

Value Added Labor

It is recognized that productivity gains are likely to occur as a result of technological or other enhancements to the individual labor steps in product production or the service process as a whole. Value-Added Labor remaining after the productivity assessment is complete must continue to meet the required Value-Added ratios. If necessary, a new Cost Analysis and Value-Added Statement must be prepared reflecting the changes resulting from the productivity enhancements. This Cost Analysis and Value-Added Statement will be submitted to the NYS Education Department for notification purposes only. Should there be an actual price change, OGS approval will be required.

When a new commodity or service is introduced as a result of the Matching Grant Program, the OGS Procurement Council application must be completed. Once Procurement Council approval is obtained, the item will be added to OGS’s List of Preferred Source Offerings.

General description of the use of the funds:*

How the use of the funds will increase and/or facilitate employment for individuals with disabilities:*

Approximetly how many jobs will be created?*

Description of the type of job opportunities anticipated:*

Evidence of estimates or bids for any consulting services or equipment:

Breakdown of the use of the funds into major categories including: consulting time, capital expenditures, equipment expenditures, etc.

Background information and rates for any consultants. The applicant is encouraged to partner with local colleges:

Evidence indicating that funds are available to match the grant:*

The time frame to implement from “start to finish”:

The name, title and contact information of the individual who will be responsible for overseeing the disbursement of the funds.*

First NameLast Name

Title *

Email*

example@example.com

Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

A description of any ancillary improvements that might occur as a result of the grant:*

Application Process

NYSID’s President & CEO and VP, Compliance shall approve or deny the application within 60 days of receipt.

All funds shall be expended and a receipt submitted to NYSID within the fiscal year that the funds were awarded (October 1 - September 30). Under certain circumstances, extension requests beyond the fiscal year may be granted. Extension requests should be made to NYSID’s VP, Compliance.

Member Agencies may apply for a Matching Grant on an annual basis, but shall only be awarded a Matching Grant every two years.

Distributions
• An initial distribution equal to 50% of the grant shall be made by NYSID on the start date.
• Additional payments will be made on an as needed basis upon submission of invoices indicating the total amount incurred to date.

Final Report
A Final Report shall be due within 6 months of approval of the application and shall include:
• The date of completion
• A general summary of results
• Evidence of expenditure by the Member Agency of funds equal to the grant disbursement. Failure to provide such evidence shall require repayment of any disbursed funds.