The Albany County Legislature, in conjunction with the Albany County Department of Mental Health, Albany County Department of Children, Youth and Families, and the Albany County Executive’s Office has announced the availability of $100,000 in funding to support anti-bullying and youth violence prevention programming.
Donor Name: Albany County Legislature
State: New York
County: Albany County (NY)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/02/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
This funding is specifically targeted toward schools, after-school programs, and community-based organizations that serve and engage youth within Albany County.
Bullying and youth violence remain persistent issues across educational environments and places where young people gather. These behaviors have long-term implications for the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of youth, affecting not only the victims but also the perpetrators. A culture of bullying and violence fosters a toxic environment in schools and neighborhoods, impacting the quality of life and educational outcomes.
Funding Information
Individual grant awards will be up to $20,000.
Project Criteria
Programs must demonstrate that they will provide at least one of the following:
- Education designed for school-age children and young adults on recognizing and preventing bullying and violence
- Counseling services regarding the use of verbal and/or physical violence
- Programs that address prevention and intervention methods for various types of harassment, bullying, and/or violence
- Training for teachers, health professionals, and community members to recognize and respond to bullying
- Activities to teach children and young adults how to stop bullying, how to identify and report situations
- Programs that are designed to educate the youth and eliminate bullying behaviors.
- Additionally, all respondents must:
- Submit a completed application meeting all requirements
- Demonstrate the capacity to administer and implement the program effectively.
Eligibility Criteria
- Public school districts and charter schools within Albany County applying for funding to:
- Implement evidence-based curricula targeting bullying
- Develop educational campaigns aimed at fostering inclusivity
- Create media awareness campaigns that can reach children and young adults (utilizing Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Snapchat, Threads, etc.)
- Private individuals, non-profit organizations, community-based organizations, BOCES, and other non-public entities may also apply.
- Applicants are encouraged to collaborate with other eligible organizations to apply collectively for grant funding. All members of a collective application must comply with all eligibility and application criteria.
For more information, visit Albany County.
