Migrant and Seasonal Worker Program

The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH or Department), Office of Health Equity and Human Rights (OHEHR) is requesting applications from qualified and experienced service providers with recognized ties to the Migrant and Seasonal Worker population in New York State (NYS). The primary purpose of this Request for Applications is to award grants to public and not-for-profit, community-based health and/or human service organizations to provide access to high quality, culturally and linguistically appropriate health and social support services. The goal is to improve the health status of Migrant and Seasonal Workers (MSW) and their families, defined as individuals who are employed in agriculture or other employment on a seasonal basis that establish a temporary residence for the purpose of such employment. In issuing this Request for Applications, the Department is seeking to maintain its existing service capacity to Migrant and Seasonal Workers and their families in New York State.

The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH or Department), Office of Health Equity and Human Rights (OHEHR) defines Health Equity as: “Achieving the highest level of health for all people and shall entail focused efforts to address avoidable inequalities by equalizing conditions of health for those who have experienced injustices, socioeconomic disadvantages, and systemic disadvantages. Health equity is about addressing the needs experienced by individuals and communities.”