New York Peer Specialist Independent Practice Association (IPA) Grant

New York Peer Specialist Independent Practice Association (IPA) Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: New York State Office of Mental Health
Amount: US $485,000
Last Updated: October 08, 2025

Summary

The New York Peer Specialist Independent Practice Association (IPA) aims to enhance collaboration and professional development for the peer specialist workforce in New York. Funded by the New York State Office of Mental Health, the IPA will support organizations in identifying shared goals, staying informed on industry trends, and fostering strong relationships. An annual award of $485,000 is available for five years, with an additional $100,000 in the first year for startup costs.

Overview

Note: 1) Prequalification is required for all not-for-profit organizations seeking grant funding from New York State. 2) Prequalification applications submitted to the State for review less than 5 days prior to the RFP due date and time  (as above) may not be considered. New York State Office of Mental Health The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) oversees a large multi-faceted mental health system serving nearly 800,000 individuals each year. This includes operating 23 psychiatric centers and overseeing the Nathan S. Kline Institute and New York Psychiatric Institute. OMH regulates and certifies more than 6,500 programs operated by local governments and nonprofit agencies. Mission Our mission is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a particular focus on providing hope and recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. New York Peer Specialist Independent Practice Association (IPA) The Office of Mental Health announces funding to develop the New York Peer Specialist Independent Practice Association (IPA). The goal of the IPA is to support collaboration and professional development for the New York Peer Specialist workforce. The IPA will work with Partner Organizations to: identify shared goals stay current on the latest trends within the peer support industry maintain a strengths-based approach to relationships between organization Operating Funding One award will be made in the amount of $485,000 annually for each of 5 year(s). An additional award of $100,000 may be available in year 1 for startup.

Eligibility

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