New York Consolidated Laws, Social Services Law - SOS § 45-b. Notice of funding availability; contracts

A local social services district that receives funding pursuant to this title shall issue notices of funding availability together with application forms for financial assistance under this title, provided that such notices, application forms and competitive award procedures are approved in advance by the department. When such applications are approved, the local social services official is authorized to enter into contracts with eligible applicants to provide financial assistance in the form of grants for eligible costs.