Federal Grant Opportunities: June 24, 2025 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 OpportunitiesNYS Water Infrastructure Improvement (WIIA) Program and Intermunicipal Water Infrastructure Grants (IMG) ProgramThe WIIA Program provides competitive grants to help municipalities affordably undertake critical wastewater and drinking water infrastructure projects.The IMG Program is available for both drinking water and wastewater projects that serve multiple municipalities, such as a shared water quality infrastructure project or the interconnection of multiple municipal water systems.Applications are due by 5 p.m. on September 12. EFC will hold a webinar at 10 a.m. on July 11 to share information about this round and how to apply. Advance registration is required.Any community that needs assistance with its water infrastructure is encouraged to contact the Community Assistance Teams.Fiscal Year 2025 Grant Opportunities from the Office on Violence Against WomenThe Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) provides federal leadership in developing the nation's capacity to reduce violence against women and administer justice for and strengthen services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Below are a sample of the open opportunities:Enhancing Investigation and Prosecution of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking (EIP) Initiative – Closing Date: July 10, 2025Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program – Closing Date: July 10, 2025Grants to Enhance Community-based Services for Survivors of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program – Closing Date: August 5, 2025National Endowment for the Arts Grants for Arts ProjectsGrants for Arts Projects provides funding for public engagement with the arts and arts education, for the integration of the arts with strategies promoting the health and well-being of people and communities, and for the improvement of overall capacity and capabilities within the arts sector. Part 1 Grants.gov Submission deadline: July 17, 2025, 11:59 pm ETPart 2 NEA Applicant Portal Opens to applicants: July 22, 2025, 9:00 am ETPart 2 NEA Applicant Portal Submission deadline: July 29, 2025, 11:59 pm ETNotification of recommended funding or rejection: Early to mid-April 2026Earliest project start date: June 1, 2026NY Building Recreational Infrastructure for Communities, Kids and Seniors (NY BRICKS)Last week, Governor Hochul announced that funding is available from the NY BRICKS capital grant program to support municipalities and nonprofit organizations in building or renovating community centers that promote physical health, mental well-being, and community connections for youth and older adults.NY BRICKS will offer grants of up to $15 million to fund design, construction, renovation, and land acquisition for these centers. Priority will be given to projects in underserved communities, as well as those offering affordable services like childcare, eldercare, and mental health counseling. The application period for the NY BRICKS capital grant program will open on July 14, 2025 and applications must be submitted by August 15, 2025. Awards are expected to be announced no earlier than November 1, 2025. Featured Federal and State Webinars2025 Climate Smart Communities Grants WebinarThe Climate Smart Communities Grant Program provides competitive, 50/50 matching grants to municipalities to conduct climate change mitigation and adaptation projects, including actions that are part of a strategy to achieve Climate Smart Communities certification. To find out how your community can benefit from these grants, reach out to CDRPC's Sustainability Team.An Informational webinar will be held July 14, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Registration. Small Business ResourcesThe 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.New York Small Business Development CenterHarvesting Funding - Mastering the Art of Finding, Writing, and Being Awarded Ag GrantsThis free webinar by New York Small Business Development Center is designed to help farmers understand, prepare for, and secure agricultural grants with confidence. If you're new to applying for agricultural grants, it will walk through each step of the process—from understanding what grants can and can't fund, to writing a competitive application to managing your award with ease. Federal Funding AnnouncementsThis 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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