Federal Grant Opportunities: 5-22-2024

Federal Grant Opportunities: May 22, 2024

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.

Featured Funding Opportunities

Green Resiliency Grant (GRG) Program
- Earlier this month, Governor Kathy Hochul announced $60 million is available for the inaugural round of the Green Resiliency Grant (GRG) program. The new program will prioritize grants to flood-prone communities and help them undertake innovative green infrastructure projects such as green roofs, green streets, and permeable pavement.
- Applications are due by 5 p.m. on August 16. Learn More Here!
FY 2024 Citizenship and Integration Grant Program - Citizenship and Integration Training Academy
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced the opening of the application period for the Citizenship and Integration Training Academy (CITA), a new funding opportunity under the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program.
- CITA, a technical assistance grant, will provide up to $2.6 million in competitive funding to public or nonprofit organizations that have not received previous grant funding from USCIS. Through this grant opportunity, USCIS will provide funding and rigorous training to enable organizations to establish new high-quality citizenship programs.
- All applications must be submitted electronically by July 12, 2024, to be considered.
EPA Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant Program
- The EPA will provide funding to replace non-zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles with zero-emission ones. The funding can also be used for vehicle refueling infrastructure, workforce development, and project implementation.
- Eligible Applicants include:
  - States, including U.S. territories
  - Municipalities, including public school districts
  - Indian Tribes
  - Nonprofit school transportation associations
- The list if eligible vehicles can be found here.
- All applications must be submitted electronically to the EPA through Grants.gov no later than Wednesday, July 25, 2024, at 11:59PM (ET) to be considered.

Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Community Project Funding Process Update

Tonko Selects 15 Community Projects for Federal Funding Push
- Last week, I announced the selection of 15 community development and improvement projects that I submitted to the House Committee on Appropriations in an effort to bring federal investment to the Capital Region through the FY2025 Community Project Funding process.
- With a combination of visionary leadership and sound investment, we can unleash untold potential all across our Capital Region in ways that will support our residents, revitalize our communities, and strengthen our businesses. Through a rigorous application process, my staff and I painstakingly selected 15 projects that will bolster and strengthen our region from a group of dozens of strong applicants. I extend my heartfelt thanks to the dedicated local leaders who proposed and developed these deserving projects, and I’m eager to go to bat for these worthy initiatives and work to bring these federal dollars home.
- Descriptions of the projects I submitted can be found on my website HERE.

Small Business Resources

Small Business Administration Online Trainings
- The SBA regularly holds online training events. These are for both new and experienced small business owners. A few upcoming events are:
  - How To Prepare Your Business for Maximum Funding Potential
    - Thursday, May 23, 2024 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. EDT
  - Libere el Potencial de su Empresa: Seminario web sobre cómo aprovechar al máximo los programas y servicios de la SBA
    - Jueves, 23 de mayo de 2024 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. EDT
  - Funding Your Woman-Owned Business: Loans, Grants, and Other Options
    - Tuesday, May 28, 2024 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. CDT
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 28,053 businesses, helping them to invest $543,926,495 in the area's economy, and create or save 15,244 jobs.
  - You can make an appointment for counseling by calling 518-442-7232 or filling out their online form.

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.

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