New City, NY – County Executive Ed Day and Youth Bureau Executive Director Gabriella Marano-Holahan announce that the Rockland County Youth Bureau is now accepting applications from not-for-profits, community-based organizations, and municipal agencies applying for 2027 Youth Sports funding for the term October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027. Applicants must provide sports or physical fitness activities to Rockland County youth up to age 18.
Sports opportunity funding awards are guided by the following principles:
• Sports-based youth development programs are out-of-school-time programs that use a particular sport to facilitate learning and life skill development in youth.
• Sports are effective tools in positive youth development and family engagement.
• Sports improve the lives of young people by promoting positive social, emotional, health and educational outcomes and have important life-long impacts.
• Coaching education greatly improves the sports experience and development outcomes of young people.
Applicant Information Sessions will be offered to assist with the application process on Wednesday, August 19th @ 10:00am OR 4:00pm via Microsoft Teams. To register for a session, email RCYBFunds@co.rockland.ny.us.
For more information or to request an application, please email RCYBFunds@co.rockland.ny.us or call 845-364-2939.
Applications are due by 5:00 PM on Friday, September 11th, 2026. Only electronic submissions will be accepted via email to RCYBFunds@co.rockland.ny.us.
The Rockland County Youth Bureau is committed to its continued advocacy on behalf of the children, youth, and families of Rockland County and to support agencies that provide invaluable services to our residents.