Ulster County Youth Bureau Funding Now Open for Local Programs

The Ulster County Youth Bureau is now accepting applications for its 2026–2027 OCFS Reimbursement Grant program, a funding stream that keeps youth sports, arts, and mentorship programs running in towns across the county.

Administered through the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, the grants reimburse local nonprofits and municipalities that offer free youth development programming. From Little League teams in Saugerties to summer art camps in the Rondout Valley, the money flows back to the organizations that deliver it.

What the grants cover

Eligible programs include recreational sports leagues, educational enrichment, leadership clubs, and community arts initiatives. The key requirement: programming must be free or low-cost and open to Ulster County residents. Youth Bureau staff are available Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., for in-person, phone, or email support.

Contact Ulster County Youth Bureau Director at (845) 334-5264 or mriv@ulstercountyny.gov for application guidance. The bureau is located at 10 Development Court, Suite 601, Kingston.

Why it matters

For families stretched thin, these grants are the reason a kid can join a soccer team or attend a coding workshop without the registration fee becoming a barrier. The reimbursement model rewards organizations that already do the work — and encourages new ones to start.

Website: ulstercountyny.gov/Youth-Bureau