FPWA analysis of NYC CAFR data. See more charts on Tableau and/or download the data
Why Federal Grants Matter to New Yorkers
Ningxi Pan came to the US in 2016 knowing very little English, and was placed in the 9th grade two years older than most of her classmates. The age and language gap made assimilation challenging. By joining the Chinese-American Planning Council, Inc. (CPC) LEAD program at the High School for Dual Language and Asian Studies — which provides academic, cultural and recreational programming for youth, and is supported by the Community Services Block Grants (CSBG) — Ningxi was able to improve her language ability, explore New York City, and significantly improve her grades, including earning high marks on the Geometry and Global History Regents exams.
Collectively, CPC — the nation’s largest Asian American social services organization — serves over 60,000 community members each year through more than 50 programs at over 30 sites throughout New York City, including early childhood education, school-age care, youth services, workforce development, community services, and senior services.
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Why Federal Grants Matter to New Yorkers
Eliel is a low-income student who thrived at the Vanderbilt YMCA, where he developed essential social skills through YMCA’s youth programs. Eliel learned how to write a resume and cover letter, practice interview techniques, and through the Summer Internship Program, began pursuing his dream of owning a record label by working as an intern at Lounge Studios. At the end of his internship, Eliel was offered employment at Lounge Studios and is currently working his way up the ranks while studying business at Medgar Evers College. Each year the Vanderbilt YMCA supports over 65 students in becoming college and career ready by graduating 95% of their participants from high school on time and providing them with 245 hours of workforce experience thanks to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act In-School Youth grant.
The YMCA of Greater New York serves over 67,000 youth annually to ensure they have the skills needed to successfully navigate high school and pursue a career of their choice.
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Why Federal Grants Matter to New Yorkers
Tennille joined Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement’s In-School Youth (ISY) program at its Information Technology High School campus in 2016. Supported by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Riis’s WIOA-ISY helps youth gain the support, educational and skills needed to succeed in today’s economy. Like many of the youth in Riis’s WIOA-ISY, Tennille aspired to college but nobody in her family had attended before, so she didn’t believe her goal was attainable. With ongoing support and encouragement, ISY staff helped her develop leadership skills, guided her through the application process, and helped her set aspirational goals. Her confidence grew, and in her senior year, she was elected student body president. She was also accepted to her first choice school, SUNY Potsdam. Riis’s WIOA-ISY program serves 70 youth annually and offers follow-up services to an additional 35 who are in their first year of college.
Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement provides comprehensive services to 2,500 low-income youth, seniors, and immigrants families in Western Queens annually.
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Why Federal Grants Matter to New Yorkers
Alma was a struggling student. Through the East Side House Settlement’s Student Support Services, Alma went on to participate in the Student Ambassadors Program. This comprehensive enrichment allowed her to envision her potential and not only successfully complete high school, but to apply for and enroll at the community college she now attends. Currently, her on-the-job experience has led her to another internship with East Side House, allowing her gainful employment while she attends college. EHS has served 3,500 youths annually through Student Support Services — supported in part by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) — to positively impact the lives of students and their future outcomes.
Collectively, East Side House Settlement — established in 1891 on the Upper East Side of Manhattan — serves approximately 10,000 individuals across 29 locations in the South Bronx and Upper Manhattan.
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See How Federal Grants Support DYCD in FY 2021
DYCD Federal Funding: All
DYCD’s FY 21 Adopted Budget is nearly $793 million, of which 11.6 percent ($92 million) comes from the federal government through eight individual grants. Of those, just three federal grants account for almost 80 percent of DYCD’s federal grants.
FPWA analysis of NYC OMB Budget Function Analysis (FY 21 Adopted Budget). See more charts on Tableau and/or download the data
DYCD Federal Funding: By Program Area
DYCD’s budget is divided into ten program areas. Each program area relies on a mix of funding sources and is uniquely vulnerable to budget cuts. For example, Community Development Programs — which supports funding for programs in low-income communities throughout New York City — relies on the largest sum of federal grants ($32 million), while Out-of-School Youth Programs (OSY) — which supports employment programs that focus on vocational training and education for youth aged 16-21 — relies on the largest share of federal grants (99.9 percent).
FPWA analysis of NYC OMB Budget Function Analysis (FY 21 Adopted Budget).
“Runaway Homeless Youth (RHY)” and “Out-of School Time (OST)” program areas are not reliant on federal grants in the FY 21 Adopted Budget, and therefore are not featured in the above charts.
See more charts on Tableau and/or download the data
FPWA analysis of NYC OMB Budget Function Analysis (FY 21 Adopted Budget).
“Runaway Homeless Youth (RHY)” and “Out-of School Time (OST)” program areas are not reliant on federal grants in the FY 21 Adopted Budget, and therefore are not featured in the above charts.
See more charts on Tableau and/or download the data
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