Federal Grant Opportunities: 7-19-2022

Federal Grant Opportunities: July 19, 2022 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 in your application however we can. Featured Funding OpportunitiesAlbany Small Business Development Center SEED ProgramThe SEED program provides character-based loans up to $35,000 for start-up and expanding businesses in the Capital Region of NY. The Albany Small Business Development Center partners with SEFCU and the University at Albany School of Business and School of Social Welfare to provide future and current entrepreneurs with capital to start/expand their business.The application window for the Fall 2022 Session is open until August 19th, 2022. Apply Here!New York State Water Infrastructure Improvement (WIIA) and Intermunicipal Water Infrastructure Grant (IMG) ProgramsThe New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) is offering $225 million in grants for clean and drinking water projects during the 2022-2023 state fiscal year to selected municipalities with infrastructure projects that protect public health and/or improve water quality. Applications are due at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 9, 2022.There will be two opportunities to learn more about the WIIA/IMG grants and how to use the new online application at webinars scheduled on July 21 at 11 a.m. and Aug. 16 at 2 p.m. Register at the links below:Register for the July 21 WebinarRegister for the Aug. 16 WebinarU.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA): Economic Recovery Corps Network OperatorEDA is currently seeking a Network Operator (an organization or coalition) to build, launch, and operate the Economic Recovery Corps program, which will embed Fellows in local economic development organizations across the country.EDA seeks applications for a Network Operator from organizations (or a coalition of organizations) that possess the expertise to create a well-structured, feasible, and scalable fellowship plan. The Network Operator should have expertise in running a fellowship, volunteer, or intern program. They should also have experience providing advanced economic development training and technical assistance to underserved populationsEconomic Recovery Corps Program Overview Webinar. The deadline to apply is August 5, 2022. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: Citizenship and Integration Grant ProgramThis program provides funding for citizenship preparation programs in communities across the country. Organizations that prepare immigrants for naturalization and promote civic integration through increased knowledge of English, U.S. history, and civics are encouraged to apply. The deadline to apply is August 5, 2022. Grants Webinars, Workshops, and TrainingsCommunity Development Block Grants (CDBG)The Office of Community Renewal administers the CDBG program for the State of New York. The NYS CDBG program provides financial assistance to eligible cities, towns, and villages with populations under 50,000 and counties with an area population under 200,000, to develop viable communities by providing decent, affordable housing, and suitable living environments, as well as expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income.The CDBG Program is split into two categories:Public Infrastructure, Public Facility and Community Planning – This includes water and sewer system improvements, fire stations, senior centers, and economic development activities.Applications will be accepted through the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) system until 4:00 PM, EST, Friday, July 29, 2022.Housing Activities – This includes housing rehabilitation, manufactured housing replacement, and homebuyer assistance.Applications will be accepted through the Community Development Online (CDOL) system until 4:00 PM, EST, Friday, August 26, 2022. Bipartisan Infrastructure LawLast Fall, Congress came together to pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that tackles some of our nation’s most pressing infrastructure needs—devoting significant funding to fix our roads and bridges, upgrading transit systems and pedestrian infrastructure, expanding broadband access, building out electric vehicle charging stations, and finally removing lead pipes that poison our children. These investments will create tens of thousands of good paying jobs and support our 21st century economy.The Biden-Harris Administration created a Guidebook to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law which is a roadmap to the funding available under the law. The guidebook contains 13 chapters grouping Bipartisan Infrastructure Law programs by issue area. Each chapter contains a cover note explaining how to get ready to apply for and receive this subset of funding.For Rural Communities, a Rural Playbook to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law was created to help rural communities understand the available funding for infrastructure provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and other sources – offering information on the “what, where, and how” to apply for federal infrastructure dollars.Help build a better America. Apply now for jobs to support the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law! Small Business ResourcesNew 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 26,807 businesses, helping them to invest $495,947,350 in the area's economy, and create or save 14,766 jobs.You can make and appoint for counseling by calling 518-442-7232 or filling out their online form.New York State COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant ProgramThis program was created to provide flexible grant assistance to currently viable small businesses, micro-businesses, and for-profit independent arts and cultural organizations including independent arts contractors in the State of New York who have experienced economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Eligible Applicants must be currently viable and have begun operation on or before March 1, 2019, and continue to be in operation as of the date of application Newsletters and Grants GuidanceThe latest issue of Grants.gov Newsletter (July 2022).The latest issue of Philanthropy News Digest.The latest issue of Philanthropy News Digest RFP Bulletin.The Weekly NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices, NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts, 07-22-2022 Edition.Resources for Grant Seekers: Congressional Research ServiceGrants.gov Grants Learning CenterYou can view all federal grant awards and loans at USASpending.gov Recent Grant and Contract Awards: 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. 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Federal Grant Opportunities: July 19, 2022

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 in your application however we can.

Featured Funding Opportunities

Albany Small Business Development Center SEED Program
- The SEED program provides character-based loans up to $35,000 for start-up and expanding businesses in the Capital Region of NY. The Albany Small Business Development Center partners with SEFCU and the University at Albany School of Business and School of Social Welfare to provide future and current entrepreneurs with capital to start/expand their business.
- The application window for the Fall 2022 Session is open until August 19^th, 2022. Apply Here!
New York State Water Infrastructure Improvement (WIIA) and Intermunicipal Water Infrastructure Grant (IMG) Programs
- The New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) is offering $225 million in grants for clean and drinking water projects during the 2022-2023 state fiscal year to selected municipalities with infrastructure projects that protect public health and/or improve water quality. Applications are due at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 9, 2022.
- There will be two opportunities to learn more about the WIIA/IMG grants and how to use the new online application at webinars scheduled on July 21 at 11 a.m. and Aug. 16 at 2 p.m. Register at the links below:
  - Register for the July 21 Webinar
  - Register for the Aug. 16 Webinar
U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA): Economic Recovery Corps Network Operator
- EDA is currently seeking a Network Operator (an organization or coalition) to build, launch, and operate the Economic Recovery Corps program, which will embed Fellows in local economic development organizations across the country.
- EDA seeks applications for a Network Operator from organizations (or a coalition of organizations) that possess the expertise to create a well-structured, feasible, and scalable fellowship plan. The Network Operator should have expertise in running a fellowship, volunteer, or intern program. They should also have experience providing advanced economic development training and technical assistance to underserved populations
- Economic Recovery Corps Program Overview Webinar.
- The deadline to apply is August 5, 2022.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: Citizenship and Integration Grant Program
- This program provides funding for citizenship preparation programs in communities across the country. Organizations that prepare immigrants for naturalization and promote civic integration through increased knowledge of English, U.S. history, and civics are encouraged to apply.
- The deadline to apply is August 5, 2022.

Grants Webinars, Workshops, and Trainings

Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
- The Office of Community Renewal administers the CDBG program for the State of New York. The NYS CDBG program provides financial assistance to eligible cities, towns, and villages with populations under 50,000 and counties with an area population under 200,000, to develop viable communities by providing decent, affordable housing, and suitable living environments, as well as expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income.
- The CDBG Program is split into two categories:
  - Public Infrastructure, Public Facility and Community Planning – This includes water and sewer system improvements, fire stations, senior centers, and economic development activities.
    - Applications will be accepted through the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) system until 4:00 PM, EST, Friday, July 29, 2022.
  - Housing Activities – This includes housing rehabilitation, manufactured housing replacement, and homebuyer assistance.
    - Applications will be accepted through the Community Development Online (CDOL) system until 4:00 PM, EST, Friday, August 26, 2022.

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Last Fall, Congress came together to pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that tackles some of our nation’s most pressing infrastructure needs—devoting significant funding to fix our roads and bridges, upgrading transit systems and pedestrian infrastructure, expanding broadband access, building out electric vehicle charging stations, and finally removing lead pipes that poison our children. These investments will create tens of thousands of good paying jobs and support our 21st century economy.
The Biden-Harris Administration created a Guidebook to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law which is a roadmap to the funding available under the law. The guidebook contains 13 chapters grouping Bipartisan Infrastructure Law programs by issue area. Each chapter contains a cover note explaining how to get ready to apply for and receive this subset of funding.
For Rural Communities, a Rural Playbook to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law was created to help rural communities understand the available funding for infrastructure provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and other sources – offering information on the “what, where, and how” to apply for federal infrastructure dollars.
Help build a better America. Apply now for jobs to support the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law!

Small Business Resources

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 26,807 businesses, helping them to invest $495,947,350 in the area's economy, and create or save 14,766 jobs.
  - You can make and appoint for counseling by calling 518-442-7232 or filling out their online form.
New York State COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program
- This program was created to provide flexible grant assistance to currently viable small businesses, micro-businesses, and for-profit independent arts and cultural organizations including independent arts contractors in the State of New York who have experienced economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Eligible Applicants must be currently viable and have begun operation on or before March 1, 2019, and continue to be in operation as of the date of application

Newsletters and Grants Guidance

The latest issue of Grants.gov Newsletter (July 2022).
The latest issue of Philanthropy News Digest.
The latest issue of Philanthropy News Digest RFP Bulletin.
The Weekly NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices, NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts, 07-22-2022 Edition.
Resources for Grant Seekers: Congressional Research Service
Grants.gov Grants Learning Center
You can view all federal grant awards and loans at USASpending.gov

Recent Grant and Contract Awards:

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.