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Opening Word Program Inc

Amityville, NY State contracts since 2008Updated Nov 13, 2026

Opening Word Program Inc holds 6 contracts worth $1.1M with 2 New York State agencies, most with State Education Department - Federal - State Grants; 1 active today. The first started in 2008.

Total contract value
$1.1M
Current contract amounts
Spent to date
$835.9K
76% of contract value
Active contracts
1
$353.8K in active value
Contracts on record
6
Since 2008
Agencies served
2
Most with State Education Department - Federal - State Grants
Years active
18
First contract 2008

Contact & company

Business information and how to reach the company.

Address

555 Albany AveAmityville, NY 11701Suffolk County
Legal name
The Opening Word Program, Inc.
Identifiers
UEI NBTKLDC5KPP9 · CAGE 6UFG7
Federal registration
Active · renews by Apr 2027
In business since
1991

Leadership

  • Gillian Kessinger

Contracts

6 contracts with New York State agencies, active first. Open a row for the full record.

Contracts
DetailsContractTypeContract no.Term

Adult Literacy & Basic Adult Education

C424565GrantActive

State Education Department - Federal - State GrantsGrantC424565Jul 1, 2025to Jun 30, 2030Jul 1, 2025Jun 30, 2030$353,750$88,437 spent$88,437

Initial

TM10080Community projects fund (member item)

Office of Children & Family ServicesCommunity projects fund (member item)Member itemTM10080Mar 1, 2022to Mar 1, 2023Mar 1, 2022Mar 1, 2023$10,000$9,999 spent$9,999

Adult Literacy Library Services Grants

C403580Grant

State Education Department - Federal - State GrantsGrantC403580Jul 1, 2020to Jun 30, 2025Jul 1, 2020Jun 30, 2025$150,000$150,000 spent$150,000

Sed01-0000387-3300390-wioa

C403246Grant

State Education Department - Federal - State GrantsGrantC403246Jul 1, 2018to Jun 30, 2022Jul 1, 2018Jun 30, 2022$160,000$160,000 spent$160,000

Workforce investment act title II welfare ed fund

C402168Grant

State Education Department - Federal - State GrantsGrantC402168Jul 1, 2013to Jun 30, 2018Jul 1, 2013Jun 30, 2018$200,000$200,000 spent$200,000

Adult education and literacy services wia 11600gfax004

C401089Grant

State Education Department - Federal - State GrantsGrantC401089Jul 1, 2008to Jun 30, 2013Jul 1, 2008Jun 30, 2013$227,500$227,500 spent$227,500
Adult Literacy & Basic Adult EducationState Education Department - Federal - State GrantsJul 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2030Active$353,750
Description
Adult Literacy & Basic Adult Education
Contract number
C424565
Type
Grant
Agency
State Education Department - Federal - State Grants
Term
Jul 1, 2025 → Jun 30, 20305 years
Approved
Mar 18, 2026
Status
Active
Amount
$353,750
Spent to date
$88,437 · 25% of the amount
InitialOffice of Children & Family ServicesMar 1, 2022 – Mar 1, 2023$10,000
Description
Initial
Contract number
TM10080
Type
Community projects fund (member item)Member item
Agency
Office of Children & Family Services
Term
Mar 1, 2022 → Mar 1, 202312 months
Approved
Jan 20, 2022
Status
Ended
Amount
$10,000
Spent to date
$9,999 · 100% of the amount
Adult Literacy Library Services GrantsState Education Department - Federal - State GrantsJul 1, 2020 – Jun 30, 2025$150,000
Description
Adult Literacy Library Services Grants
Contract number
C403580
Type
Grant
Agency
State Education Department - Federal - State Grants
Term
Jul 1, 2020 → Jun 30, 20255 years
Approved
Oct 30, 2020
Status
Ended
Amount
$150,000
Spent to date
$150,000 · 100% of the amount
Sed01-0000387-3300390-wioaState Education Department - Federal - State GrantsJul 1, 2018 – Jun 30, 2022$160,000
Description
Sed01-0000387-3300390-wioa
Contract number
C403246
Type
Grant
Agency
State Education Department - Federal - State Grants
Term
Jul 1, 2018 → Jun 30, 20224 years
Approved
Apr 3, 2019
Status
Ended
Amount
$160,000
Spent to date
$160,000 · 100% of the amount
Workforce investment act title II welfare ed fundState Education Department - Federal - State GrantsJul 1, 2013 – Jun 30, 2018$200,000
Description
Workforce investment act title II welfare ed fund
Contract number
C402168
Type
Grant
Agency
State Education Department - Federal - State Grants
Term
Jul 1, 2013 → Jun 30, 20185 years
Approved
Dec 12, 2013
Status
Ended
Amount
$200,000
Spent to date
$200,000 · 100% of the amount
Adult education and literacy services wia 11600gfax004State Education Department - Federal - State GrantsJul 1, 2008 – Jun 30, 2013$227,500
Description
Adult education and literacy services wia 11600gfax004
Contract number
C401089
Type
Grant
Agency
State Education Department - Federal - State Grants
Term
Jul 1, 2008 → Jun 30, 20135 years
Approved
Oct 23, 2008
Status
Ended
Amount
$227,500
Spent to date
$227,500 · 100% of the amount
1–6 of 6

Contract-type mix

Share of contract value by type

Contracts over time

Contracts started per year

View as table
YearContracts
2008: 1 contracts, $227.5K1
2009: 0 contracts, $0.00
2010: 0 contracts, $0.00
2011: 0 contracts, $0.00
2012: 0 contracts, $0.00
2013: 1 contracts, $200.0K1
2014: 0 contracts, $0.00
2015: 0 contracts, $0.00
2016: 0 contracts, $0.00
2017: 0 contracts, $0.00
2018: 1 contracts, $160.0K1
2019: 0 contracts, $0.00
2020: 1 contracts, $150.0K1
2021: 0 contracts, $0.00
2022: 1 contracts, $10.0K1
2023: 0 contracts, $0.00
2024: 0 contracts, $0.00
2025: 1 contracts, $353.8K1
2026: 0 contracts, $0.00

How the Contractor Score adds up

Established (B, 77/100): 1 active contract, active federal registration.

  • Contract volume+3.1measured

    $1.1M in current contract value across 6 contracts, more than 64% of scored contractors.

  • Recent activity+12.0measured

    1 active contract today; the most recent was approved in March 2026.

  • Agency breadth+4.3measured

    Contracts with 2 different state agencies and facilities.

  • Experience+2.0measured

    First contract started in July 2008 (18 years of contract history).

  • Contract-type mix0.0measured

    2 contract types; the largest group is grants (99% of value).

  • Spending vs. value+0.1measured

    On 5 completed contracts with spending recorded, spending is 100% of the contract value. Spending below the full value is common (work can finish under budget) and isn't treated as a problem.

  • Federal award history0.0unknown

    No federal award history found. Scored as neutral.

  • Federal registration+5.2measured

    Registered to do business with the federal government (registration active).

50 + contributions = 77 (B, Established)Starts at 50. Bars: cool adds, warm subtracts.

Agencies served

Contract value with each agency or facility

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Contract figures are public New York State contract records as of Nov 13, 2026: current contract amounts and spending to date as reported. Company details are shown when we can match this contractor to a registered business with confidence.

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