Federal Grant Opportunities: 5-23-2023

Federal Grant Opportunities: May 23, 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 in any way we can. Featured Funding OpportunitiesRural Maternity and Obstetrics Management Strategies (RMOMS) ProgramThe purpose of the RMOMS program is to improve access to and delivery of maternity and obstetrics care in rural areas.Eligible applicants are non-profit or for-profit entities providing prenatal care, labor care, birthing, and postpartum care services in rural areas, frontier areas, or medically underserved areas, or to medically underserved populations or Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations.Join the applicant technical assistance webinar on May 31, 2023, from 2 - 3 p.m. ET. Dial-in Toll-Free #: 833 568 8864Meeting ID: 160 363 0214 Passcode: 42409094 The Application Deadline is Friday, July 7, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. (ET). Apply Here! Federal Highway Administration Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program (WCPP)The WCPP is a competitive grant program with the goal of reducing Wildlife Vehicle Collisions (WVCs) while improving habitat connectivity for terrestrial and aquatic species. There are more than 1,000,000 WVCs annually which present a danger to human safety and wildlife survival, cost over $8 billion, and result in approximately tens of thousands of serious injuries and hundreds of fatalities on U.S. roadways.Rural communities are encouraged to apply, 60 percent of funding will go towards projects in Rural Areas. Funding is provided for construction and non-construction projects, such as planning, engineering, design, implementation, and research.The Application Deadline is Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. (ET). Apply Here! Promoting 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! Small Business ResourcesNew York State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)More than $500 million in federal funding is now available to support the resurgence of small businesses across New York State through the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), a program through the American Rescue Plan Act.SSBCI provides funds to support programs for small businesses, including socially and economically disadvantaged individual (SEDI) owned businesses and very small businesses (VSB), to recover from the economic effects of COVID-19 and allow them opportunity to succeed in the post-pandemic economy. Learn More Here! 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 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 (May 2023).The Weekly NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices, NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts, 5-26-2023 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 23, 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 in any way we can.

Featured Funding Opportunities

Rural Maternity and Obstetrics Management Strategies (RMOMS) Program
- The purpose of the RMOMS program is to improve access to and delivery of maternity and obstetrics care in rural areas.
- Eligible applicants are non-profit or for-profit entities providing prenatal care, labor care, birthing, and postpartum care services in rural areas, frontier areas, or medically underserved areas, or to medically underserved populations or Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations.
- Join the applicant technical assistance webinar on May 31, 2023, from 2 - 3 p.m. ET.
  - Dial-in Toll-Free #: 833 568 8864
  - Meeting ID: 160 363 0214
  - Passcode: 42409094
  - The Application Deadline is Friday, July 7, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. (ET). Apply Here!

Federal Highway Administration Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program (WCPP)
- The WCPP is a competitive grant program with the goal of reducing Wildlife Vehicle Collisions (WVCs) while improving habitat connectivity for terrestrial and aquatic species. There are more than 1,000,000 WVCs annually which present a danger to human safety and wildlife survival, cost over $8 billion, and result in approximately tens of thousands of serious injuries and hundreds of fatalities on U.S. roadways.
- Rural communities are encouraged to apply, 60 percent of funding will go towards projects in Rural Areas. Funding is provided for construction and non-construction projects, such as planning, engineering, design, implementation, and research.
- The Application Deadline is Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. (ET). Apply Here!

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!

Small Business Resources

New York State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)
- More than $500 million in federal funding is now available to support the resurgence of small businesses across New York State through the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), a program through the American Rescue Plan Act.
- SSBCI provides funds to support programs for small businesses, including socially and economically disadvantaged individual (SEDI) owned businesses and very small businesses (VSB), to recover from the economic effects of COVID-19 and allow them opportunity to succeed in the post-pandemic economy. Learn More Here!

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
  - Savings for Homeowners
  - Savings for Renters
  - Savings for Drivers
- IRS Tax Credit Updates and Guidance

Newsletters and Grants Guidance

The latest issue of Grants.gov Newsletter (May 2023).
The Weekly NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices, NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts, 5-26-2023 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.