ALBANY — Gov. Kathy Hochul is dishing out more than $2.1 million to faith-based and nonprofit organizations across New York to help expand tech access for those who need it most.
The grants, awarded to 43 groups through the state’s Office of Faith and Nonprofit Development Services, aim to break down barriers to crucial digital services like telehealth, job training, and remote learning.
“Technology is rapidly advancing, and we need to make sure everyone has a fair chance at taking advantage of its resources,” Hochul said.
The cash will be spread across six regions, funding public computer access, digital infrastructure upgrades, and programs to help struggling New Yorkers stay connected. Expect Community Resource Rooms to roll out in the coming months.
Hochul Announces $2M in Tech Grants for Faith and Nonprofit Groups
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has allocated more than $2.1 million to 43 faith-based and nonprofit organizations to expand technology access statewide. The funding, provided through the New York State Office of Faith and Nonprofit Development Services, aims to remove barriers to essential digital resources, including telehealth, education, and job training.
“Technology is rapidly advancing, and we need to make sure everyone has a fair chance at taking advantage of its resources,” Hochul said.
The grants, distributed across six regions, will help organizations enhance digital infrastructure, bridging gaps for underserved communities. Contracting groups will establish Community Resource Rooms in the coming months to improve accessibility.
Boosting Accessibility: Governor Hochul Provides More Than $2 Million for Office of Faith and Nonprofit Development Services to Bolster Technology Resources Statewide
Grants to 43 Organizations Will Help Remove Barriers for People Who Need Technology Resources
Six Regions in New York State Will Have Funds Readily Available To Help New Yorkers With Technology Access
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than $2.1 million in awards to 43 faith-based and not-for-profit organizations through the New York State Office of Faith and Nonprofit Development Services to improve public access to essential technologies. The funds are available to community organizations that will work directly with New Yorkers to help remove barriers for people who need technology resources, including telehealth appointments, career advancement services, remote educational opportunities, social services applications or other computer access needs.
“Technology is rapidly advancing, and we need to make sure that everyone has a fair chance at taking advantage of its resources,” Governor Hochul said. “From doctors appointments to opportunities in education and professional development, we are making these resources easily accessible for all New Yorkers.”
Secretary of State Walter T. Mosley said, “The Office of Faith and Nonprofit Development is making good on Governor Hochul’s commitment to ensuring community-based organizations have access to critical state resources in order to serve the people of our great state. These grants to organizations across New York will help remove barriers for those in need to use technology resources to get telehealth, education, career advancement and any other support to better their lives.”
Director of the Office of Faith and Nonprofit Development Services Caura Washington said, In 2023, Governor Kathy Hochul reimagined the Office of Faith and Nonprofit Development Services Office commissioning this office to go on a 62-county tour. Our dedication to listen, understand, and respond to the needs often highlighted during that tour, in every region across our state, led to the development of this funding opportunity. Through the New York State request for application process, this opportunity was offered statewide, ensuring that funding was awarded with transparency and equal opportunity so that innovation and impact would take precedence. We are excited to continue to provide support across our state and meet the needs of everyday New Yorkers.”
President of New York State Interfaith Council A.R. Bernard said, “I applaud Governor Hochul for her visionary leadership and commitment to strengthening New York’s communities through the announcement of more than $2.1 million in awards to 43 faith-based and nonprofit organizations. This initiative reflects a deep understanding that communities thrive when faith-based and nonprofit partners are empowered to serve. I stand in full support of this effort and celebrate Governor Hochul’s continued promise to help these organizations fulfill their potential as pillars of hope, access, and opportunity for all.”
The grants of up to $50,000 will allow these organizations to further break down barriers for people in need of technology services by offering:
- Technology access for communities across NYS.
- Helping bridge gaps in technology for vulnerable populations.
- Enhancing public programs with technology infrastructure investments.
- Creating opportunities for public access to computers and the internet for education, job advancement, telehealth and more.
The goal of these grants is to work together with faith-based and non-profit organizations to enhance the ability to meet the community’s needs, including serving distinctly different populations and/or geographic locations and technology demands. The regions to receive the grants are:
Capital Region
- Capital District Center for Independence (CDCI) $48,893
- Higher Horizons Development Corp (HHDC) $49,433
Central New York
- Syracuse Northeast Community Center (SNCC) $49,999
Finger Lakes
- Episcopal SeniorLife Communities (ESLC) $50,000
- Literacy West, NY (LWNY) $49,821
Mid-Hudson
- CHOICE of New Rochelle (CHOICE of NY) $50,000
- Echoes Africa Initiatives $50,000
- NYSARC The ARC Mid-Hudson / Cornell Creative Arts Center $50,000
- Parcare Community Health Network $50,000
- Rockland Independent Living Center (BRIDGES) $50,000
- United Hebrew of New Rochelle $42,431
- Upon this Rock Ministries, Inc $50,000
- Westchester Jewish Community Services, Inc. (WJCS) $50,000
Mohawk Valley
- Muslim Community Association of Mohawk Valley (MCAMV) $50,000
- Rescue Mission of Utica (RMU) $49,905
New York City Bronx
- Bridge Builders Community Partnership (BBCP) $50,000
- Kingsbridge Heights Community Center (KHCC) $50,000
- Practice of Peace Foundation, Inc. $50,000
New York City Brooklyn
- CAMBA $50,000
- Kings Bay Y (KBY) $50,000
- Metropolitan New York Coordinating Council on Jewish Poverty (Met Council) $41,253
- University Settlement Society of New York (USS) $50,000
New York City New York
- Chinatown Manpower Project, Inc. (CMP) $50,000
- Girls Write Now (GWN) $50,000
- Muslim Community Network (MCN) $50,000
New York City Queens
- Center for the Integration & Advancement of New Americans (CIANA) $25,000
- Jewish Community Council of the Rockaway Peninsula (JCCRP) $50,000
- Korean American Family Services Center (KAFSC) $50,000
- Korean Community Services of Metro (KCS) $50,000
- Rise Now, Inc $50,000
- Rockaway Development & Revitalization Corporation (RDRC) $49,967
Southern Tier
- The Economic Opportunity Program, Inc. (EOP) $48,600
- AIM Independent Living Center (AIM) $50,000
Western New York
- Ardent Solutions, Inc. $50,000
- Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers, Inc. (BFNC) $50,000
- ChildCare Network of the Niagara Frontier, Inc. (The LINK) $50,000
- Computers for Children, Inc. (AKA Mission: Ignite) $50,000
- Gerard Place $49,793
- Jewish Family Services of Western NY (JFS) $50,000
- Literacy West NY, Inc. (LWNY) $49,533
- The Chapel $ 36,715
Contracting organizations will start the development of the Community Resource Rooms to be available in the next few months, expanding technology accessibility for New Yorkers.
About the Office of Faith and Nonprofit Development Services
Since its creation in November of 2023, the New York State Office of Faith & Nonprofit Development Services has stood as a beacon of support and resources for faith-based and not-for-profit organizations across the State. At its core, the Office seeks to empower faith-based and not-for-profit organizations by providing essential information, facilitating access to state grants, and enhancing organizational capacities. More information is available on the Office of Faith & Nonprofit Development Services website.
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March 25, 2025
Albany, NY
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