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County accepts $48,124 from state to fund accessibility mini‑grants for children with special health‑care needs
Summary
The county will use a one‑time $48,124 NYS Department of Health award to run a mini‑grant program for municipalities (and possibly agencies) to improve accessibility — for example by adding adaptive playground equipment — with awards expected between $5,000 and $25,000.
Saratoga County’s Public Health Department will administer a one‑time $48,124 award from the New York State Department of Health to fund small, no‑match accessibility grants for community projects serving children and youth with special health‑care needs, the county health representative told the committee Tuesday.
The department plans to accept applications from municipalities and potentially agencies for projects such as adaptive playground swings or other accessibility modifications. The county expects to award between two and five grants, with individual awards likely to range from $5,000 to $25,000.
The department said the grant is strictly targeted to community‑based accessibility projects for children with special health needs and carries specific state restrictions. The committee will review the applications and prioritize awards; the health department will consult with the state funder if an application’s eligibility is unclear.
The committee approved acceptance of the funds by voice vote. Staff said a one‑page application will be distributed to supervisors and interested municipalities, and that a small review committee will recommend awards for committee consideration.
