Federal Grant Opportunities: 9-27-2023

Federal Grant Opportunities: September 27, 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. Grants 101 Webinar Recording - Guidance on Applying for Federal GrantsEarlier this month, I hosted a virtual “Grants 101” webinar to provide potential applicants with information on where and how to find federal grants, guidance on how to register to apply for and receive grants, and information on resources available to grant applicants. You can watch the recording here! You can also view the slides.To improve my office’s grant services, my staff put together a quick survey for you to submit questions, requests, or suggestions. Remember, you can always reach out to us if you are applying for a grant, have received a grant, or just have questions about potential funding opportunities. My office is here for anything you or your organization might need. Featured Funding Opportunities2023 Thriving Communities Program (TCP)The TCP provides intensive technical assistance to under-resourced and disadvantaged communities to help them identify, develop, and deliver transportation and community revitalization opportunities.The U.S. Department of Transportation invites Letters of Interest (LOIs) from eligible applicants interested in receiving technical assistance, planning, and capacity building support from the TCP Capacity Builders to help them compete for federal aid and deliver quality infrastructure projects that enable their communities and neighborhoods to thrive. Webinars for the FY 2023 Thriving Communities Program.LOIs must be submitted via webform by 4:59 p.m. ET on November 15, 2023. 2024 Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup (MARC) GrantEPA’s Brownfields Program provides grants and technical assistance to communities, states, tribes and others to assess, safely clean up and sustainably reuse contaminated properties.EPA has pre-recorded videos to provide an overview of the FY 2024 grants submission process and Narrative Information Sheet and threshold requirements.The application submission deadline is November 13, 2023.Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing)Communities nationwide are suffering from a lack of affordable housing, and housing production is not meeting the increasing demand for accessible and available units in many urban and rural areas, particularly areas of high opportunity. Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) supports communities who are actively taking steps to remove barriers to affordable housing.Grantees may use awards to further develop, evaluate, and implement housing policy plans, improve housing strategies, and facilitate affordable housing production and preservation. Eligible applicants are local and state governments, metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), and multijurisdictional entities.The application deadline is October 30, 2023, at 11:59pm ET 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 101The 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. Several State and Federal Agencies have created online hubs to help all Americans understand and access clean energy tax credits and forthcoming rebates.NYSERDA: NYS Guide to Inflation Reduction Act SavingsThis guide will unpack how IRA incentives work, introduce eligible clean energy technologies, and provide tips for making the most of IRA savings for your home or business.NYS Clean Heat – Heat Pump ProgramNYS Clean Heat rebates can be combined with federal tax credits included in the Inflation Reduction Act. Now you can save even more when you make the switch to heat pumps and other clean, efficient solutions.Department of Energy Savings Hub – Energy.gov/SaveSavings for HomeownersSavings for RentersSavings for DriversIRS Tax Credit Updates and Guidance Federal Newsletters, Webinars, and Guidebooks Charging Forward: A Toolkit for Planning and Funding Rural Electric Mobility InfrastructureThis toolkit is intended for a variety of rural entities, including States, local communities, Tribes, transportation providers, nonprofits, businesses, and individuals. While the toolkit includes some resources for individuals interested in charging their personal EVs at home, the majority of information in this toolkit is most relevant to rural entities seeking to install charging stations for broader public or private use.Webinars: Navigating USDOT Funding and Technical AssistanceThe DOT Navigator is a resource to help communities understand how to apply for grants, and plan for and deliver transformative infrastructure projects and services.EPA Region 2 Technical Assistance and Funding Resources September 2023This guide is designed to assist community organizations, local governments, universities, and other partners in navigating technical assistance and funding opportunities across Region 2. 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. 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. image widgetimage widget

Federal Grant Opportunities: September 27, 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.

Grants 101 Webinar Recording - Guidance on Applying for Federal Grants

Earlier this month, I hosted a virtual “Grants 101” webinar to provide potential applicants with information on where and how to find federal grants, guidance on how to register to apply for and receive grants, and information on resources available to grant applicants. You can watch the recording here! You can also view the slides.
To improve my office’s grant services, my staff put together a quick survey for you to submit questions, requests, or suggestions. Remember, you can always reach out to us if you are applying for a grant, have received a grant, or just have questions about potential funding opportunities. My office is here for anything you or your organization might need.

Featured Funding Opportunities

2023 Thriving Communities Program (TCP)
- The TCP provides intensive technical assistance to under-resourced and disadvantaged communities to help them identify, develop, and deliver transportation and community revitalization opportunities.
- The U.S. Department of Transportation invites Letters of Interest (LOIs) from eligible applicants interested in receiving technical assistance, planning, and capacity building support from the TCP Capacity Builders to help them compete for federal aid and deliver quality infrastructure projects that enable their communities and neighborhoods to thrive. Webinars for the FY 2023 Thriving Communities Program.
- LOIs must be submitted via webform by 4:59 p.m. ET on November 15, 2023.
2024 Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup (MARC) Grant
- EPA’s Brownfields Program provides grants and technical assistance to communities, states, tribes and others to assess, safely clean up and sustainably reuse contaminated properties.
- EPA has pre-recorded videos to provide an overview of the FY 2024 grants submission process and Narrative Information Sheet and threshold requirements.
- The application submission deadline is November 13, 2023.
Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing)
- Communities nationwide are suffering from a lack of affordable housing, and housing production is not meeting the increasing demand for accessible and available units in many urban and rural areas, particularly areas of high opportunity. Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) supports communities who are actively taking steps to remove barriers to affordable housing.
- Grantees may use awards to further develop, evaluate, and implement housing policy plans, improve housing strategies, and facilitate affordable housing production and preservation. Eligible applicants are local and state governments, metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), and multijurisdictional entities.
- The application deadline is October 30, 2023, at 11:59pm ET

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 101

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.
Several State and Federal Agencies have created online hubs to help all Americans understand and access clean energy tax credits and forthcoming rebates.
- NYSERDA: NYS Guide to Inflation Reduction Act Savings
  - This guide will unpack how IRA incentives work, introduce eligible clean energy technologies, and provide tips for making the most of IRA savings for your home or business.
- NYS Clean Heat – Heat Pump Program
  - NYS Clean Heat rebates can be combined with federal tax credits included in the Inflation Reduction Act. Now you can save even more when you make the switch to heat pumps and other clean, efficient solutions.
- Department of Energy Savings Hub – Energy.gov/Save
  - Savings for Homeowners
  - Savings for Renters
  - Savings for Drivers
- IRS Tax Credit Updates and Guidance

Federal Newsletters, Webinars, and Guidebooks

Charging Forward: A Toolkit for Planning and Funding Rural Electric Mobility Infrastructure
- This toolkit is intended for a variety of rural entities, including States, local communities, Tribes, transportation providers, nonprofits, businesses, and individuals. While the toolkit includes some resources for individuals interested in charging their personal EVs at home, the majority of information in this toolkit is most relevant to rural entities seeking to install charging stations for broader public or private use.
Webinars: Navigating USDOT Funding and Technical Assistance
- The DOT Navigator is a resource to help communities understand how to apply for grants, and plan for and deliver transformative infrastructure projects and services.
EPA Region 2 Technical Assistance and Funding Resources September 2023
- This guide is designed to assist community organizations, local governments, universities, and other partners in navigating technical assistance and funding opportunities across Region 2.

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.