ECYB Accepting Applications for Youth Programming for the 2026 – 2027 Program Year

APPLICATIONS FOR YOUTH PROGRAM FUNDING BEING ACCEPTED

The Essex County Youth Bureau is now accepting applications for youth-focused programs funded by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services.

There are three separate funding streams with funding available:

    • Youth Development Program (YDP)
    • Youth Sports and Education Opportunity Funding (YSEF)
    • Youth Team Sports (YTS)

Applications and Funding Eligibility Information is available for download below:

Please submit completed applications directly to the Essex County Youth Bureau for review and consideration.

Applications can be submitted either by Mail:

    • P.O. Box 217
      7551 Court Street
      Elizabethtown, NY 12932

(Mailed applications must be received in office by 8/31/26)

Or Electronically (preferred method) by scanning and emailing to:

The deadline to apply for funding support is Monday, August 31st, 2026.

Please contact the Essex County Youth Bureau office directly at 518-873-3630 with any questions.