Federal Grant Opportunities: 5-11-2023

Federal Grant Opportunities: May 11, 2023 My office is sharing the following information on federal grant opportunities available to you. If you are applying for a grant that accepts Congressional letters of support, or if you are seeking additional information or guidance in your application process, please contact our office. We stand ready to assist you in your application help ever we can. Featured Funding OpportunitiesPromoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) ProgramThe vision of the PROTECT Grant Program is to fund projects that address the climate crisis by improving the resilience of the surface transportation system, including highways, public transportation, ports, and intercity passenger rail.By funding projects that improve resilience to natural hazards and climate change impacts, the Program aims to reduce damage and disruption to the transportation system, improve the safety of the traveling public, and improve equity by addressing the needs of disadvantaged populations that are often the most vulnerable to hazards.The Application Deadline is Tuesday, August 18, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. (ET). Apply Here! Department of Energy Renew America's Nonprofits ProgramThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced a first-of-its-kind investment to fund energy-efficiency improvements in the nonprofit sector. The Renew America's Nonprofits program will reduce carbon emissions and lower utilities costs at buildings owned and operated by 501(c)(3) nonprofits, allowing critical funds to be redirected to mission-focused work.The application window has not opened yet, but the DOE is gathering information for the “Teaming Partner List” to facilitate the formation of project teams. The Teaming Partner List allows organizations who may wish to partner on an application to express their interest to other applicants and to explore potential partnerships. Add your organization to the Teaming Partner List Here! EPA 2023 Clean School Bus (CSB) Grant Program The EPA’s Office of Transportation and Air Quality is announcing the availability of funds and soliciting applications to incentivize and accelerate the replacement of existing school buses with clean and Zero Emissions (ZE) school buses. Eligible activities include the replacement of existing internal-combustion engine (ICE) school buses with electric, propane, or compressed natural gas (CNG) school buses, as well as the purchase of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) infrastructure and EVSE installations.The Application Deadline is Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. (ET). Apply Here! USDA Forest Service - Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community ForestryThe Inflation Reduction Act provides up to $1.5 billion for Urban and Community Forestry investments that foster:increased and equitable access to urban tree canopy and associated human health, environmental, and economic benefits in disadvantaged communities,broadened community engagement in local urban forest planning, tree planting, and management activities, andimproved community and urban forest resilience to climate change, extreme heat, forest pests and diseases, and storm events through best management and maintenance practices.Who Can Apply?State government entityLocal government entityNon-profit organizationsPublic and State-controlled institutions of higher educationCommunity Based OrganizationsApplication Deadline - All proposals must be received by June 1, 2023 11:59 PM EDT. Apply Here! Featured Grant AwardTonko Cheers $936K Grant Award for UAlbany to Research Mental Health & Addiction ServicesLast week, I announced the awarding of $936,414 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Center for Substance Abuse Treatment to the University at Albany to advance best practices for providing screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment to prevent and address gambling among college students. This funding, which comes from HHS’ Mental Health & Substance Abuse Service Grants program, represents the first installment of a grant that will award UAlbany more than $4.8 million over the next five years to support this research.This funding will help ensure that young adults who are struggling with substance use and gambling problems have access to the timely and responsive support they need to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. As a longtime advocate for mental health and addiction treatment, I am proud to see this important work continue at UAlbany and across our Capital Region communities, and I remain committed to supporting efforts to combat the overdose epidemic and solve our nation’s youth mental health crisis. Small Business ResourcesNew York Small Business Development Center (NYSBDC)The NYSBDC provides small business owners and entrepreneurs in New York with the highest quality, confidential business counseling, training, and business research at no cost.The Albany Small Business Development Center serves small businesses in the Capital Region. Since its start in 1984, the expert advisors of the Albany SBDC have worked directly with 26,807 businesses, helping them to invest $495,947,350 in the area's economy, and create or save 14,766 jobs.You can make and appoint for counseling by calling 518-442-7232 or filling out their online form. The Inflation Reduction Act – Energy Savings Hub and IRS Tax CreditsLast year, we took a major step forward in the push to address the climate crisis. The Inflation Reduction Act delivers unmatched investments in clean energy and emerging technologies like offshore wind, advances environmental justice, creates good-paying clean jobs, slashes pollution, and so much more. The Department of Energy and the IRS have created online hubs to help all Americans understand and access clean energy tax credits and forthcoming rebates.Department of Energy Savings Hub – Energy.gov/SaveSavings for HomeownersSavings for RentersSavings for DriversIRS Tax Credit Updates and GuidanceHome energy credits: Good for the environment and your walletFrequently Asked Questions About the New, Previously-Owned and Qualified Commercial Clean Vehicles CreditFrequently Asked Questions About Energy Efficient Home Improvements and Residential Clean Energy Property Credits Newsletters and Grants GuidanceThe latest issue of Grants.gov Newsletter (April 2023).The Weekly NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices, NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts, 5-12-2023 EditionResources for Grant Seekers: Congressional Research ServiceGrants.gov Grants Learning CenterYou can view all federal grant awards and loans at USASpending.gov Federal Funding Announcements This summary includes new or updated opportunities in the following areas. Please click on the topic below to view all grant announcements:Agriculture, Food and NutritionArts, Culture and HistoryBusiness, Jobs and Workforce DevelopmentChildren, Youth, Families, Older Americans and VeteransCommunity DevelopmentCrime Prevention, Justice and Public SafetyEducationEnergy, Environment and WildlifeHealthHousing and HomelessnessInfrastructure, Transportation and WaterInternational DevelopmentScience, Technology and Research This summary has been brought to you by the Office of Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20). Does one of these grants accept Congressional Letters of Support? Please contact our office to find out how Rep. Tonko can support your request. Grant deadlines and guidelines may change. Please check with the awarding agency before applying. Please feel free to share this newsletter with others who may be interested. 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Federal Grant Opportunities: May 11, 2023

My office is sharing the following information on federal grant opportunities available to you.

If you are applying for a grant that accepts Congressional letters of support, or if you are seeking additional information or guidance in your application process, please contact our office. We stand ready to assist you in your application help ever we can.

Featured Funding Opportunities

Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) Program
- The vision of the PROTECT Grant Program is to fund projects that address the climate crisis by improving the resilience of the surface transportation system, including highways, public transportation, ports, and intercity passenger rail.
- By funding projects that improve resilience to natural hazards and climate change impacts, the Program aims to reduce damage and disruption to the transportation system, improve the safety of the traveling public, and improve equity by addressing the needs of disadvantaged populations that are often the most vulnerable to hazards.
- The Application Deadline is Tuesday, August 18, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. (ET). Apply Here!
Department of Energy Renew America's Nonprofits Program
- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced a first-of-its-kind investment to fund energy-efficiency improvements in the nonprofit sector. The Renew America's Nonprofits program will reduce carbon emissions and lower utilities costs at buildings owned and operated by 501(c)(3) nonprofits, allowing critical funds to be redirected to mission-focused work.
- The application window has not opened yet, but the DOE is gathering information for the “Teaming Partner List” to facilitate the formation of project teams. The Teaming Partner List allows organizations who may wish to partner on an application to express their interest to other applicants and to explore potential partnerships. Add your organization to the Teaming Partner List Here!
EPA 2023 Clean School Bus (CSB) Grant Program
- The EPA’s Office of Transportation and Air Quality is announcing the availability of funds and soliciting applications to incentivize and accelerate the replacement of existing school buses with clean and Zero Emissions (ZE) school buses. Eligible activities include the replacement of existing internal-combustion engine (ICE) school buses with electric, propane, or compressed natural gas (CNG) school buses, as well as the purchase of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) infrastructure and EVSE installations.
- The Application Deadline is Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. (ET). Apply Here!
USDA Forest Service - Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry
- The Inflation Reduction Act provides up to $1.5 billion for Urban and Community Forestry investments that foster:
  - increased and equitable access to urban tree canopy and associated human health, environmental, and economic benefits in disadvantaged communities,
  - broadened community engagement in local urban forest planning, tree planting, and management activities, and
  - improved community and urban forest resilience to climate change, extreme heat, forest pests and diseases, and storm events through best management and maintenance practices.
- Who Can Apply?
  - State government entity
  - Local government entity
  - Non-profit organizations
  - Public and State-controlled institutions of higher education
  - Community Based Organizations
- Application Deadline - All proposals must be received by June 1, 2023 11:59 PM EDT. Apply Here!

Featured Grant Award

Tonko Cheers $936K Grant Award for UAlbany to Research Mental Health & Addiction Services
- Last week, I announced the awarding of $936,414 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Center for Substance Abuse Treatment to the University at Albany to advance best practices for providing screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment to prevent and address gambling among college students. This funding, which comes from HHS’ Mental Health & Substance Abuse Service Grants program, represents the first installment of a grant that will award UAlbany more than $4.8 million over the next five years to support this research.
- This funding will help ensure that young adults who are struggling with substance use and gambling problems have access to the timely and responsive support they need to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. As a longtime advocate for mental health and addiction treatment, I am proud to see this important work continue at UAlbany and across our Capital Region communities, and I remain committed to supporting efforts to combat the overdose epidemic and solve our nation’s youth mental health crisis.

Small Business Resources

New York Small Business Development Center (NYSBDC)
- The NYSBDC provides small business owners and entrepreneurs in New York with the highest quality, confidential business counseling, training, and business research at no cost.
- The Albany Small Business Development Center serves small businesses in the Capital Region. Since its start in 1984, the expert advisors of the Albany SBDC have worked directly with 26,807 businesses, helping them to invest $495,947,350 in the area's economy, and create or save 14,766 jobs.
  - You can make and appoint for counseling by calling 518-442-7232 or filling out their online form.

The Inflation Reduction Act – Energy Savings Hub and IRS Tax Credits

Last year, we took a major step forward in the push to address the climate crisis. The Inflation Reduction Act delivers unmatched investments in clean energy and emerging technologies like offshore wind, advances environmental justice, creates good-paying clean jobs, slashes pollution, and so much more.
The Department of Energy and the IRS have created online hubs to help all Americans understand and access clean energy tax credits and forthcoming rebates.
- Department of Energy Savings Hub – Energy.gov/Save
- IRS Tax Credit Updates and Guidance

Newsletters and Grants Guidance

The latest issue of Grants.gov Newsletter (April 2023).
The Weekly NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices, NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts, 5-12-2023 Edition
Resources for Grant Seekers: Congressional Research Service
Grants.gov Grants Learning Center
You can view all federal grant awards and loans at USASpending.gov

Federal Funding Announcements

This summary includes new or updated opportunities in the following areas. Please click on the topic below to view all grant announcements:

This summary has been brought to you
by the Office of Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20).
Does one of these grants accept Congressional Letters of Support?
Please contact our office to find out how Rep. Tonko can support your request.

Grant deadlines and guidelines may change.
Please check with the awarding agency before applying.

Please feel free to share this newsletter with others who may be interested.
To join or remove yourself from this mailing list, or if you have specific grant questions, please contact Natalie Lincoln at [email protected] or (518) 465-0700.