Federal Grant Opportunities: 7-2-2024

Federal Grant Opportunities: July 2, 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 OpportunitiesLead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction (LHR) Grant ProgramThe purpose of the Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction (LHR) grant program is to maximize the number of children under the age of six protected from lead poisoning by assisting states, cities, counties, or other units of local government in undertaking comprehensive programs to identify and control lead-based paint hazards in eligible privately- rental or owner-occupied housing populations.Only cities, counties, and other units of local government (those that have an EPA-authorized lead abatement certification program on the submission deadline) are eligible applicants.The application deadline is August 19, 2024, 11:59:59 PM Eastern time.Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) - DR-4755 Severe Storms and FloodingLast week, Governor Hochul announced that more than $11 million in federal funding is now available to local governments and certain non-profits statewide to support projects aimed at enhancing resiliency and reducing the impact of extreme weather events. Following a Presidential disaster declaration, FEMA provides funding via HMGP for states to administer grant programs to support local hazard mitigation planning and long-term hazard mitigation measures to reduce the loss of life and to improve property damaged by natural disasters. This funding was reserved for New York following President Biden’s Major Disaster Declaration following September 2023's extreme weather event.Applications are due to DHSES no later than September 13, 2024.WEBINAR SCHEDULEJuly 10, 2024: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Click Here to RegisterJuly 16, 2024: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Click Here to RegisterNYSERDA Large – Scale Thermal ProgramThe Large-Scale Thermal program supports the design of large-scale thermal system projects that serve as replicable examples for significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from heating, cooling, and hot water in buildings, using approaches that are clean and resilient, minimize energy consumption, maximize energy recovery, and offer an equitable approach to building decarbonization.Attend the pre-bid webinar on July 11 at 3:00 P.M. ET to learn more about the program and how to submit proposals. Register Here.Proposal Due Dates: 9/26/2024 (Round 1); 1/30/2025 (Round 2)Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program (CFI)The CFI Program is a competitive grant program created by President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to strategically deploy publicly accessible electric vehicle charging and alternative fueling infrastructure in the places people live and work – urban and rural areas alike – in addition to along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFCs). CFI Program investments will make modern and sustainable infrastructure accessible to all drivers of electric, hydrogen, propane, and natural gas vehicles. This program provides two funding categories of grants: Community Charging and Alternative Fueling Grants (Community Program)Charging and Alternative Fuel Corridor Grants (Corridor Program). Applications must be submitted in Grants.gov by midnight Eastern time on August 28, 2024. Home Energy Improvements: EmPower+ and the Inflation Reduction ActThis May, New York became the first state to offer U.S. Department of Energy Home Energy Rebate Funding. Funds are now available through the State’s EmPower+ Program. EmPower+ helps low- and moderate-income households save energy and money toward energy improvements made to their primary residence.Through EmPower+, eligible New Yorkers can receive:No-cost comprehensive home energy assessments to pinpoint where energy and dollars are being wasted and receive a customized plan to lower energy usage.No-cost direct install improvements identified during the assessment can be installed by participating program contractors.Funding toward the cost of energy efficiency improvements, including air sealing, insulation, heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, and electrical service and wiring upgrades.The program is open to income-eligible owners and renters of one- to four-family households. Click here for the EmPower+ Application! For assistance in applying and navigating home energy upgrades, connect with the Capital Region Clean Energy Hub. Small Business ResourcesSmall Business Administration Online TrainingsThe SBA regularly holds online training events. These are for both new and experienced small business owners and nonprofits. A few upcoming events are:Learn The Step By Step Requirements To Form A Nonprofit OrganizationMonday, July 8, 2024 - 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. CDT (11:00 – 12:30 pm EDT)SBA Veteran CertificationTuesday, July 9, 2024 - 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. EDTWebinar "Investing in America - Contracting and Subcontracting & Rebates and GrantsTuesday, July 9, 2024 - 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. EDTNew 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: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 widgetimage widgetimage widgetimage widgetimage widget

Federal Grant Opportunities: July 2, 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

Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction (LHR) Grant Program
- The purpose of the Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction (LHR) grant program is to maximize the number of children under the age of six protected from lead poisoning by assisting states, cities, counties, or other units of local government in undertaking comprehensive programs to identify and control lead-based paint hazards in eligible privately- rental or owner-occupied housing populations.
- Only cities, counties, and other units of local government (those that have an EPA-authorized lead abatement certification program on the submission deadline) are eligible applicants.
- The application deadline is August 19, 2024, 11:59:59 PM Eastern time.
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) - DR-4755 Severe Storms and Flooding
- Last week, Governor Hochul announced that more than $11 million in federal funding is now available to local governments and certain non-profits statewide to support projects aimed at enhancing resiliency and reducing the impact of extreme weather events.
- Following a Presidential disaster declaration, FEMA provides funding via HMGP for states to administer grant programs to support local hazard mitigation planning and long-term hazard mitigation measures to reduce the loss of life and to improve property damaged by natural disasters. This funding was reserved for New York following President Biden’s Major Disaster Declaration following September 2023's extreme weather event.
- Applications are due to DHSES no later than September 13, 2024.
- WEBINAR SCHEDULE
  - July 10, 2024: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Click Here to Register
  - July 16, 2024: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Click Here to Register
NYSERDA Large – Scale Thermal Program
- The Large-Scale Thermal program supports the design of large-scale thermal system projects that serve as replicable examples for significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from heating, cooling, and hot water in buildings, using approaches that are clean and resilient, minimize energy consumption, maximize energy recovery, and offer an equitable approach to building decarbonization.
- Attend the pre-bid webinar on July 11 at 3:00 P.M. ET to learn more about the program and how to submit proposals. Register Here.
- Proposal Due Dates: 9/26/2024 (Round 1); 1/30/2025 (Round 2)
Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program (CFI)
- The CFI Program is a competitive grant program created by President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to strategically deploy publicly accessible electric vehicle charging and alternative fueling infrastructure in the places people live and work – urban and rural areas alike – in addition to along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFCs). CFI Program investments will make modern and sustainable infrastructure accessible to all drivers of electric, hydrogen, propane, and natural gas vehicles.
- This program provides two funding categories of grants:
  - Community Charging and Alternative Fueling Grants (Community Program)
  - Charging and Alternative Fuel Corridor Grants (Corridor Program).
- Applications must be submitted in Grants.gov by midnight Eastern time on August 28, 2024.

Home Energy Improvements: EmPower+ and the Inflation Reduction Act

This May, New York became the first state to offer U.S. Department of Energy Home Energy Rebate Funding. Funds are now available through the State’s EmPower+ Program. EmPower+ helps low- and moderate-income households save energy and money toward energy improvements made to their primary residence.
Through EmPower+, eligible New Yorkers can receive:
- No-cost comprehensive home energy assessments to pinpoint where energy and dollars are being wasted and receive a customized plan to lower energy usage.
- No-cost direct install improvements identified during the assessment can be installed by participating program contractors.
- Funding toward the cost of energy efficiency improvements, including air sealing, insulation, heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, and electrical service and wiring upgrades.
The program is open to income-eligible owners and renters of one- to four-family households. Click here for the EmPower+ Application! For assistance in applying and navigating home energy upgrades, connect with the Capital Region Clean Energy Hub.

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 and nonprofits. A few upcoming events are:
  - Learn The Step By Step Requirements To Form A Nonprofit Organization
    - Monday, July 8, 2024 - 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. CDT (11:00 – 12:30 pm EDT)
  - SBA Veteran Certification
    - Tuesday, July 9, 2024 - 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. EDT
  - Webinar "Investing in America - Contracting and Subcontracting & Rebates and Grants
    - Tuesday, July 9, 2024 - 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. EDT
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.

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.