Suffolk County Executive Romaine announces funding for youth sports programs

Suffolk County Youth Bureau Accepting Applications to Support Under-Resourced Programs; Deadline for Applications is July 31

Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine announced today the Suffolk County Youth Bureau is accepting applications from nonprofit, community-based organizations to fund programs that provide Youth Team Sports (YTS) in Suffolk County. YTS is a funding stream created in New York State’s fiscal budget that appropriated funds to support team sports for underserved youth.

Applications for the Suffolk County Team Sports Grant program may not exceed $50,000 and must be received by July 31, 2025. Funding will be provided by the Suffolk County Youth Bureau sponsored by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS).

Funding was created under OCFS to provide awards to support youth team sports programs for underserved youth under the age of 18. The funding supports youth development through team sports programs. The funding, which will be allocated to the municipal youth bureaus, must be awarded to local community-based organizations and nonprofits in good standing.

Grants can fund any of the following: coaches and instructors, referee fees, equipment, uniforms, facility/field space cost, purchase of Automated External Defibrillators and more.

The Suffolk County Youth Bureau will review and evaluate each proposal for cost-effectiveness, impact, and measurable outcomes. Funding decisions and awards will be based on guidelines established by New York State.

Grant conditions state that direct services to the youth must be provided. Subcontracting is not allowed.

For more information on the Suffolk County Team Sports Grant program, contact the Suffolk County Youth Bureau at [email protected] or call 631-853-8269.