Federal Grant Opportunities: 12-2-2025

Federal Grant Opportunities: December 2, 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 OpportunitiesFiscal Year 2026 Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup (MARC) GrantsEPA’s Brownfields Program provides grants and technical assistance to communities, states, tribes and others to assess, safely clean up and sustainably reuse contaminated properties. Please visit the Types of Brownfields Grant Funding for an overview of the Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Grants.EPA has pre-recorded videos to provide an overview of the FY 2026 grant submission process, Application Information Sheet, and threshold requirements.Potential applicants are invited to join EPA's upcoming webinars on the FY 2026 Narrative criteria. Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 12 PM ET - This webinar will focus on the FY 2026 Narrative criteria for entities applying for:Multipurpose Grant fundingCommunity-wide Assessment Grant fundingAssessment Coalition Grant fundingCommunity-wide Assessment Grants for States and Tribes fundingThursday, December 4, 2025, at 1 PM ET - This webinar will focus on the FY 2026 Narrative criteria for entities applying for:Cleanup Grant fundingThe webinar recordings and Q&A transcripts will be made available in the coming weeks.The application submission deadline is January 28, 2026.New York State Child Care Capital Construction Funding ProgramThis week, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the launch of a new $100 million Child Care Capital Construction Funding Program designed to increase the availability of quality care and expand the capacity of child care, including school age programs, across New York State by funding the construction of new child care facilities or expanding existing ones. The initiative is expected to add between 6,000 and 10,000 new seats at child care programs for New York families. The program will provide funding for design, construction, reconstruction, renovation, equipment, and other capital assets for existing or proposed not-for-profit or municipal OCFS-licensed child day care centers, OCFS-registered school-age child care programs, and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene permitted group day care programs. The facility must be intended to be used as a child care program for at least eight years and should be located in an area with a current shortage of regulated child care services.Applications will be accepted from January 12, 2026, through February 13, 2026. Awards will be announced no earlier than April 15, 2026.2025 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)$97.4 million in new funding is available for active transportation-related projects and programs that support the advancement of healthy lifestyles across New York State. Projects selected under this solicitation will support the Department of Transportation’s commitment to community-centered transportation by providing safe, reliable and resilient transportation systems. Selected projects, which include multi-use paths for pedestrians and bicyclists, will also connect communities, enhance the quality of life, protect the environment and support the economic well-being of New York State.TAP funding is made available to the State through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and administered by the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT).The application deadline is March 12, 2026. The application, program guidance and workshop schedules are located at https://www.dot.ny.gov/tap-cmaqRediscovering Our Revolutionary TraditionThe National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Preservation and Access is accepting applications for the Rediscovering Our Revolutionary Tradition program. The purpose of this program is to preserve and improve access to primary source materials that document the history of America’s founding era and of American government in federal, state, and local contexts. Supported activities include conservation treatment and rehousing, digitization and description, transcription and translation, and updating existing digital resources to ensure long-term public availability. This program is offered in honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026.The application deadline is January 15, 2026 Featured ResourceCapital Region Climate Action Plan & PortalThe Capital District Regional Planning Commission has released a Regional Climate Action Portal that offers an interactive look at how communities across Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Warren, and Washington Counties are advancing climate action through local leadership and regional coordination.Inside this portal, you'll find:A Greenhouse Gas Inventory Dashboard with emissions data by sector across the eight counties.Best Practices the region can pursue to reduce emissions, and projections of how those practices can impact our emissions in the coming years.Progress Visuals that illustrate the region’s movement toward shared emissions reduction goals.Case Studies showcasing real-world projects and local leadership in action.Whether you’re an elected official shaping policy or a resident interested in community efforts, the Regional Climate Action Portal offers a clear and accessible view of how the Capital Region is working together to create a more efficient and sustainable future. Featured WebinarIndustrial Onsite Energy Webinar - Dec 8 from 2:30pm to 3:30pm ESTJoin Congressman Paul Tonko, the US Department of Energy's New York-New Jersey Onsite Energy Technical Assistance Partnership (TAP), and Utility partners for a one-hour webinar designed to help New York businesses maximize energy efficiency and reduce operating costs.Many industrial and other large energy users have access to a wide range of free technical and financial resources—but many are still unaware of what’s available. This webinar will highlight key state and federal programs and walk participants through how to tap into expert assistance for their facilities. Whether you manage a manufacturing plant, processing operation, wastewater facility, or another energy-intensive site, this session will help you connect with the right resources to uncover cost-saving opportunities and implement practical, sustainable energy solutionsDate: Monday, December 8, 2025 Time: 2:30 - 3:30 PM ETRegister Now! Small Business ResourcesNew York Small Business Development Center (NYSBDC)For over forty years, the New York SBDC network has been the backbone for small businesses. With 20 regional centers, over 70 satellite locations, and hundreds of dedicated experts, we understand every industry, every region, and every phase of the lifecycle of a business.Advisory and Core ServicesGet free services. Access no-cost, personalized 1-on-1 advising for every stage of your journey.Business EducationGet educated. Access their resource library and learning opportunities from across the state.Research + DataGet research-driven insights. Access their research network + data to support your project.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 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.

Federal Grant Opportunities: December 2, 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 Opportunities

Fiscal Year 2026 Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup (MARC) Grants
- 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. Please visit the Types of Brownfields Grant Funding for an overview of the Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Grants.
- EPA has pre-recorded videos to provide an overview of the FY 2026 grant submission process, Application Information Sheet, and threshold requirements.
- Potential applicants are invited to join EPA's upcoming webinars on the FY 2026 Narrative criteria.
  - Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 12 PM ET - This webinar will focus on the FY 2026 Narrative criteria for entities applying for:
    - Multipurpose Grant funding
    - Community-wide Assessment Grant funding
    - Assessment Coalition Grant funding
    - Community-wide Assessment Grants for States and Tribes funding
  - Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 1 PM ET - This webinar will focus on the FY 2026 Narrative criteria for entities applying for:
    - Cleanup Grant funding
  - The webinar recordings and Q&A transcripts will be made available in the coming weeks.
- The application submission deadline is January 28, 2026.
New York State Child Care Capital Construction Funding Program
- This week, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the launch of a new $100 million Child Care Capital Construction Funding Program designed to increase the availability of quality care and expand the capacity of child care, including school age programs, across New York State by funding the construction of new child care facilities or expanding existing ones. The initiative is expected to add between 6,000 and 10,000 new seats at child care programs for New York families.
- The program will provide funding for design, construction, reconstruction, renovation, equipment, and other capital assets for existing or proposed not-for-profit or municipal OCFS-licensed child day care centers, OCFS-registered school-age child care programs, and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene permitted group day care programs. The facility must be intended to be used as a child care program for at least eight years and should be located in an area with a current shortage of regulated child care services.
- Applications will be accepted from January 12, 2026, through February 13, 2026. Awards will be announced no earlier than April 15, 2026.
2025 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)
- $97.4 million in new funding is available for active transportation-related projects and programs that support the advancement of healthy lifestyles across New York State. Projects selected under this solicitation will support the Department of Transportation’s commitment to community-centered transportation by providing safe, reliable and resilient transportation systems. Selected projects, which include multi-use paths for pedestrians and bicyclists, will also connect communities, enhance the quality of life, protect the environment and support the economic well-being of New York State.
- TAP funding is made available to the State through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and administered by the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT).
- The application deadline is March 12, 2026. The application, program guidance and workshop schedules are located at https://www.dot.ny.gov/tap-cmaq
Rediscovering Our Revolutionary Tradition
- The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Preservation and Access is accepting applications for the Rediscovering Our Revolutionary Tradition program. The purpose of this program is to preserve and improve access to primary source materials that document the history of America’s founding era and of American government in federal, state, and local contexts. Supported activities include conservation treatment and rehousing, digitization and description, transcription and translation, and updating existing digital resources to ensure long-term public availability. This program is offered in honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026.
- The application deadline is January 15, 2026

Featured Resource

Capital Region Climate Action Plan & Portal
- The Capital District Regional Planning Commission has released a Regional Climate Action Portal that offers an interactive look at how communities across Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Warren, and Washington Counties are advancing climate action through local leadership and regional coordination.
- Inside this portal, you'll find:
  - A Greenhouse Gas Inventory Dashboard with emissions data by sector across the eight counties.
  - Best Practices the region can pursue to reduce emissions, and projections of how those practices can impact our emissions in the coming years.
  - Progress Visuals that illustrate the region’s movement toward shared emissions reduction goals.
  - Case Studies showcasing real-world projects and local leadership in action.
- Whether you’re an elected official shaping policy or a resident interested in community efforts, the Regional Climate Action Portal offers a clear and accessible view of how the Capital Region is working together to create a more efficient and sustainable future.

Featured Webinar

Industrial Onsite Energy Webinar - Dec 8 from 2:30pm to 3:30pm EST
- Join Congressman Paul Tonko, the US Department of Energy's New York-New Jersey Onsite Energy Technical Assistance Partnership (TAP), and Utility partners for a one-hour webinar designed to help New York businesses maximize energy efficiency and reduce operating costs.
- Many industrial and other large energy users have access to a wide range of free technical and financial resources—but many are still unaware of what’s available. This webinar will highlight key state and federal programs and walk participants through how to tap into expert assistance for their facilities. Whether you manage a manufacturing plant, processing operation, wastewater facility, or another energy-intensive site, this session will help you connect with the right resources to uncover cost-saving opportunities and implement practical, sustainable energy solutions
- Date: Monday, December 8, 2025 Time: 2:30 - 3:30 PM ET
- Register Now!

Small Business Resources

New York Small Business Development Center (NYSBDC)
- For over forty years, the New York SBDC network has been the backbone for small businesses. With 20 regional centers, over 70 satellite locations, and hundreds of dedicated experts, we understand every industry, every region, and every phase of the lifecycle of a business.
- Advisory and Core Services
  - Get free services. Access no-cost, personalized 1-on-1 advising for every stage of your journey.
- Business Education
  - Get educated. Access their resource library and learning opportunities from across the state.
- Research + Data
  - Get research-driven insights. Access their research network + data to support your project.
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.