Federal Government Shutdown

The federally-funded Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) remains delayed until further notice as New York awaits funding from the federal government. Households lacking resources that can't afford a fuel delivery or are facing a utility shutoff can apply for Emergency Assistance through their local department of social services.

New York State has completed issuing full November SNAP benefits using federal funds. December SNAP benefits will be issued on a regular schedule without delay. The recently enacted federal spending bill also fully funds SNAP through the end of the federal fiscal year 2026.

Last updated: November 14, 2025, 3:40 PM

Contract & Grant Opportunities

OTDA Home Contract & Grant Opportunities Procurement/Bid Opportunities Current Restricted Periods

Current Restricted Periods

06/27/2025

OTDA's Current Restricted Periods
Procurement Start Date Designated Contacts
Employment and Income Verification Services RFP 10/17/2025 Nastassia Bezrutczyk Procurements@otda.ny.gov
Cindy McGrath
Alyson Selchick
Wallis Howe-Rosenzweig
Common Benefit Identification Card (CBIC) RFP 06/27/2025 Stacey Johnson Procurements@otda.ny.gov
Cindy McGrath
Michael Hedges
Wallis Howe-Rosenzweig

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