New York State has implemented a prequalification requirement for not-for-profit entities applying for grants. In order to be eligible to apply for an award under this grant program, any not for-profit entity who is the lead applicant must register and prequalify using the Statewide Financial System.
Proposals received from not-for-profit applicants that have not Registered and are not Prequalified in the Grants Gateway on the proposal due date cannot be evaluated. Such proposals will be disqualified from further consideration. As this process may take up to a few weeks, it is advised that interested agencies begin this process immediately upon RFP announcement. Even if you have prequalified in the past, please be sure you have completed the necessary steps to maintain a Prequalified Status.
If you have any questions about prequalification, please go to the SFS Grants Management website or contact your New York State Education Department agency representative via email at prequal@nysed.gov.