When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 14, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $1,400,000.

It was issued by New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities. The work is located in New York, United States.

Customized Employment Initiative (Due October 30, 2026)

Overview

Education, Training & Libraries

New York, United StatesPosted: October 6, 2026Deadline: October 30, 2026

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SUMMARY

The New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities is seeking a grantee to identify and eliminate gaps in Customized Employment services across New York State to increase and sustain employment for people with developmental disabilities.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a nonprofit organization
Must be registered and prequalified in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) by the proposal due date
Must have intimate and in-depth knowledge of Customized Employment service delivery
Must have existing relationships with Customized Employment and related employment service providers
Must have the ability to train agency staff on Customized Employment best practices at an intermediate level
Must provide a 1-Year Expenditure Budget that includes a minimum 34% match requirement from non-federal funding sources
Must agree to CDD grantee reporting requirements
Must provide proof of Workers' Compensation and Disability Benefits insurance coverage

BUDGET

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$1,400,000

CONTRACT DURATION

48 months

TIMELINE

RFP Release Date: October 6th, 2026

Closing Date for Questions: October 14th, 2026

Questions Posted By: October 16th, 2026

Changes to RFP Posted By: October 16th, 2026

Proposal Due Date: October 30th, 2026

Anticipated Award Announcement: November 25th, 2026

Anticipated Contract Start Date: January 1st, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 14, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities

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DESCRIPTION

The New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) is soliciting proposals for a four-year project to strengthen Customized Employment (CE) services. The grantee will work with providers to assess CE fidelity, improve service delivery, and bolster relationships with businesses to develop appropriate employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities. Key deliverables include a comprehensive assessment plan, an individualized training program for providers, a business outreach and liaison program, and the establishment of a Community of Practice. The project aims to increase competitive integrated employment and job retention for people with developmental disabilities across New York State.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 14, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $1,400,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities. The work is located in New York, United States.

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