Applications for NYSPEP Mini-Grants Now Available

2016-2017 NYSPEP Mini-Grants Are Here!

The New York State Parenting Education Partnership (NYSPEP), through funding from the NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH), is once again pleased to offer NYSPEP Mini-grants.

A limited number of grants, of up to $2,000 each, will be awarded to service providers in New York for the purpose of increasing access and/or reducing barriers to participate in evidence based and promising parenting education programs that support parents and primary caregivers of children in their role.

Awardees will also be eligible to present a poster session at the 2018 New York State Child Abuse Prevention Conference, slated to be held in the Capital District in the Spring.

In awarding these grants, NYSPEP is interested in how the funds will increase access and/or decrease barriers to participate in quality parenting education programs that promote one or more of the five Strengthening Families Protective Factors. NYSPEP is also interested in evidence that the funded program has a positive impact on parents' lives. Mini-grant funds are expected to be used with other funding or in collaborative work to support sustainability.

Please visit www.nyspep.org/mini-grants where you can find:

• 2016 Mini-Grant Application (fillable form*)
• 2016-2017 Reporting Template Sample
• Additional information including previous awardees

At least one grant will be awarded in each of the five OMH regions, if applications that meet eligibility and application requirements are received from each region. Applications received by 5:00 PM, Friday, October 14, 2016 are eligible for consideration. 

Selected applicants will be notified by email on November 23, 2016 with awards to follow by postal mail. The expenditure period starts December 1, 2016 and ends September 30, 2017. Reports are due October 15, 2017.

If you have a question, please email: nyspep@nyspep.org with the subject line: Mini-Grant Question.

Timeline Reminder for 2015-2016 Awardees

For those who received a mini-grant during the previous award cycle for 2015-2016, please note the important dates below.

• Expenditure Period Ends: September 30, 2016
• Reporting Template Due: October 31, 2016

* 2016-2017 Applicants can download and type directly into the fillable application form. Toggle back and forth between fields using the "tab" key to advance or the "shift" + "tab" keys to return to the previous field. Save the completed application file and email as an attachment to: nyspep@nyspep.org with the subject line: 2016 MG APP. Options to submit by fax or postal mail appear on the application form.

9/12 - SUNY Albany School of Social Welfare Presents Two Back-to-Back Workshops

On Monday, September 12, UAlbany's Continuing Education program presents two workshops by Charles Appelstein, MSW, an experienced national trainer and youth care specialist who has worked in child welfare for over 25 years.

"The Glass Ain't Half Full. Heck It's Overflowing!" Understanding & Responding to Kids & Families with Emotional & Behavioral Challenges Using a Positive, Trauma-Informed, Strength-Based Approach

8:30 AM - 12:30 PM. This workshop centers on the strength-based approach and incorporating positivity and creative cognitive behavioral strategies into individual practice with youths. 

"Use the Force, Luke!" Managing Number One, First & Staying Motivated to Make a Difference

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM. This workshop focuses on difficulties one faces when working with at-risk populations and provides strategies for self-management.

For more information and to register, please visit http://tiny.cc/UAlbanySSWCE