MONTICELLO, NY — The Sullivan County Youth Bureau is welcoming proposals from local youth, community, school and municipal groups interested in obtaining funding for their 2026 programming. Proposals are due Friday, April 10.

“The Sullivan County Legislature has provided $200,000 for my office to distribute to youth-oriented programs and activities across the county, and we want to allocate every cent,” said Youth Bureau Director Cathie Paci. “This money is meant to improve the lives of our children and teens throughout the rest of 2026, so I encourage eligible groups, schools and municipalities to apply now.”

Eligible applicants are community-based organizations, nonprofits, school districts and local municipalities; they must be offering programming that aims to improve the physical/emotional health, community connections, academic achievement, resilience and/or access to services for at least 10 young people (under age 21), and the programming must take place between May 1 and December 31, 2026. 

Priority will be given to intergenerational activities, development of youth leadership skills, physical/emotional health activities, family-centered activities and conflict resolution, especially with marginalized youth.

To obtain the full details about submitting a proposal, or for any questions, email the Sullivan County Office of Purchasing & Central Services at www.purchasing@sullivanny.gov. Include “RFP: #R-26-15” in any correspondence.