In this update:
- NYS and NYC Opportunities
- DOH Releases SOI for $15.8 Million in Funding for Physician Loan Repayment and Support Programs
- DYCD Issues Concept Paper on COMPASS and SONYC School Programs
NYS and NYC Opportunities
DOH Releases SOI for $15.8 Million in Funding for Physician Loan Repayment and Support Programs
On June 4th, the New York State (NYS) Department of Health (DOH) issued a Solicitation of Interest (SOI) for the eleventh cycle of the Doctors Across New York (DANY) Physician Loan Repayment and Physician Practice Support Programs. Both programs provide up to $40,000 in annual funding for three years (not to exceed $120,000 in total funding) to or on behalf of a physician who agrees to practice in an underserved area for the three-year service obligation period. DOH will provide up to $15.8 million in total funding under this SOI, which is expected to result in approximately 132 three-year awards.
Funding may be awarded to:
- A physician to pay qualified educational debt;
- A physician to submit the costs of establishing or joining medical practices; or
- A health care facility to recruit or retain a physician through sign-on bonuses, loan repayment, or enhanced compensation (100% of the funds must ultimately be distributed to the physician or physician’s practice).
One-third of funding awarded under this SOI will be allocated to physicians practicing in New York City. At least 50% of available funding will be awarded to physicians working in general hospitals. The start date of the physician’s employment contract must be no later than October 1, 2025.
Eligible health care facility applicants include:
- General hospitals, D&TCs, or nursing homes;
- Office of Mental Health (OMH) Article 31-licensed facilities;
- Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) Article 32-licensed facilities; or
- Medical practices registered with NYS as a PC, PLLC, or LLP.
Health care facilities must be located in an underserved area, as defined in Attachment 6 of the SOI.
The SOI is available here. Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-serve basis through August 20th. Questions may be submitted to DANYProgram@health.ny.gov with the subject line “DANY Cycle 11 Question” through June 18th. Answers to questions will be posted on July 2nd.
DYCD Issues Concept Paper on COMPASS and SONYC School Programs
On May 30th, the New York City (NYC) Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) issued a Concept Paper outlining a forthcoming Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Comprehensive After School System (COMPASS) and School’s Out New York City (SONYC) programs. The purpose of these programs is to provide a range of enrichment activities after school and during school holidays/summer vacation to elementary and middle school students, supporting academic and social development while offering critical childcare for working families. Programs may be school- or center-based and will operate across all five boroughs.
The anticipated number of awards and price per participant for each program is as follows:
- COMPASS Elementary Program Sites (year-round, including summer)
- Anticipated number of awards: 325
- Price per participant: $6,800
- SONYC Program Sites (school year only)
- Anticipated number of awards: 492
- Price per participant: $3,900
Eligible applicants are not-for-profit organizations with experience providing similar services to the target population. Contracts are expected to begin on August 1, 2026 and end on August 31, 2032.
The Concept Paper is available here. Feedback may be submitted here through July 11th.