Announcement of Funding Opportunity
RFP #: GC23-013
2023-2030 NYS Pathways in Technology Early College High School (NYS P-TECH) Program
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Grant Application Documents
Application in PDF 
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Questions and Answers – Posted 3/21/23
Purpose of Grant
The New York State Pathways in Technology Early College High School (NYS P-TECH) Program will prepare thousands of New York students for the future by preparing them for high-skilled jobs in the fields of technology, and manufacturing. NYS P-TECH incorporates an integrated program between 4 and 6 years in duration that combines high school, college, and career training. Our target focus is academically and economically at-risk students. In the past, P-TECH ran as a 6-year program but to encourage innovation, flexibility, and increased student engagement and completion rates, bidders may propose programs between 4 and 6 years in duration. The program length can vary depending on the needs of the student so long as the proposed program does not exceed 6 years in length.
Project Period
July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2030. For programs or districts that need it, the planning period is from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 and implementation years are from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2030. NYSED recognizes that some projects may seek to begin working with 9th grade students in July 2023. All other projects will require the planning period from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. Regardless of the amount of planning time needed, all programs must meet the pre-launch criteria set forth by NYSED.
Scope
The project seeks to fund regional partnerships that respond to the greatest need for enhanced access to post-secondary opportunities primarily for at-risk students and the potential to build a local talent pipeline for industries with a favorable job outlook. Each partnership will include K-12, higher education, and business/employer partners.
Eligible Fiscal Agents/ Applicants
A New York State public school district or a BOCES must serve as the fiscal agent/applicant for each application.
Amount of Funding
It is anticipated that up to $31.5 million will be available over the seven-year grant term, contingent on availability of funds.
Sub-contracting
Subcontracting to individual vendors (separate and distinct from NYS P-TECH partners*) will be limited to twenty percent (20%) of the total annual budget and shall include an independent evaluator to ensure the approved program meets the minimum performance criteria. Subcontracting is defined as non-employee direct personal services and related incidental expenses, including travel; it does not include service contracts between members of the partnership. This limit applies to subcontracting carried out by the lead applicant and members of the partnership. It is the responsibility of the lead applicant/fiscal agent to ensure that the aggregate total subcontracting carried out by the lead applicant/fiscal agent and the partners does not exceed the 20% subcontracting limit.
*Partners include but are not limited to IHEs, BOCES, and LEAs
Mandatory Application Requirements
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by the leaders of each partner organization is required. Applications that do not include a MOU signed by all partners and meeting certain content requirements, as specified in the “Eligibility and Mandatory Application Requirements” section beginning on page 7, will not be reviewed for consideration. Letters of support will not be accepted in lieu of a partner’s signature on the MOU.
Application Due Date and Mailing Address
UPDATE: Deadline Extended!
Submit 1 original and 3 copies postmarked no later than April 7, 2023. Also, submit an electronic version containing all application and M/WBE documents in Microsoft Office or PDF format. They should be submitted to: NYSPTECH@nysed.gov.
New York State Education Department
Attn: NYS P-TECH GRANT
Office of Postsecondary Access, Support, and Success
971 EBA
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12234
Questions and Answers
- Questions and Answers – Posted 3/21/23
All questions must be submitted via e-mail to NYSPTECH@nysed.gov by March 3, 2023. A complete list of all Questions and Answers will be posted to the Pathways in Technology (NYS P-TECH) Program page and here no later than March 17, 2023.
Grant Application Documents
Application in PDF | Application in Word
Questions and Answers – Posted 3/21/23