Federal Grant Opportunities: July 22, 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 OpportunitiesNew York School Bus Incentive Program (NYSBIP)Governor Kathy Hochul announced $200 million in new funding for zero-emission school buses through the Environmental Bond Act of 2022. Distributed via the NYSBIP, the funds support electric bus purchases, charging infrastructure, and fleet planning to improve air quality and reduce pollution in communities across the state.The funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis with incentive amounts covering up to 100 percent of the incremental cost of a new or repowered electric school bus. This helps offset some or all of the difference in purchase price between zero-emission buses and comparable diesel or gasoline buses. All school bus fleet operators in New York State can also qualify for funding for fleet electrification plans, which provide a customized roadmap for electric bus adoption.U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Partners for Fish and Wildlife ProgramThe Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program provides free technical and financial assistance to landowners, managers, tribes, corporations, schools and nonprofits interested in improving wildlife habitat on their land.Projects are voluntary and customized to meet landowners’ needs. Participating landowners continue to own and manage their land while they improve conditions for wildlife.A phone call or email is all it takes to get started. Contact our state coordinator to schedule an initial site visit and learn how Partners for Fish and Wildlife can help you. Featured Federal and State ResourcesCapital District Regional Planning Commission (CDRPC) 2024–2025 Annual ReportCDRPC’s 2024–2025 Annual Report showcases regional progress in sustainability, economic development, and local planning. Highlights include studies on housing and land use, school projections, and new planning tools. In 2024, CDRPC helped secure over $2 million in clean energy funding and provided key support for land use, climate action, and infrastructure—underscoring the power of regional collaboration and data-driven planning.EFC's Community Assistance Teams: Lunch and Learn WebinarsEFC’s recorded webinars are available on-demand, offering expert insights on water and wastewater infrastructure funding programs, application processes, and updates. Stay informed and up to date—watch anytime at your convenience.Water Infrastructure Funding Webinar, March 2025All About Intended Use Plans, April 2025Water Infrastructure Funding from the Department of State, June 2025Water Infrastructure Funding from the Department of Environmental Conservation, June 2025Water Infrastructure Funding from the Division of Homes and Community Renewal, June 2025 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 State Insurance Fund (NYSIF): New Extreme Heat Equipment CreditLast week, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the launch of the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF)’s new Extreme Heat Equipment Credit. The credit helps qualifying small businesses protect their workers through the purchase of personal protective equipment (PPE) and supplies designed to minimize the effects of heat exposure. The NYSIF Extreme Heat Equipment Credit is available to small businesses — up to 10 employees — in manufacturing, warehousing, carpentry, landscaping and farming; industries where workers are often exposed to extreme temperatures. These businesses can receive a one-time credit of $1,000 or 10 percent of their annual workers’ compensation premium, whichever is less, toward the purchase of PPE designed to protect workers from the effects of extreme heat. 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. 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.