Federal Grant Opportunities: 8-31-2022

Federal Grant Opportunities: August 31, 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. Grants.gov Alert: Grants.gov will be unavailable for an extended period between September 23 and 29, 2022. Read "What to Expect" for details. Featured Funding Opportunities2023 Public Health AmeriCorpsPublic Health AmeriCorps will invest $400 million, over five years, from the American Rescue Plan Act workforce funding that will enable the recruitment, training, and development of a new generation of public health leaders who are ready to respond to the public health needs of the nation by providing public health service in communities.The deadline for applications to the 2023 AmeriCorps State and National Public Health AmeriCorps Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is Wednesday, January 4, 2023, by 5:00 pm. Eastern Time. Please contact [email protected] for additional guidance. AmeriCorps State and National expects that successful applicants will be notified by mid-April 2023.Museums for America Program & Inspire! Grants for Small Museums ProgramThe Museums for America program supports museums of all sizes and disciplines in strategic, project-based efforts to serve the public through exhibitions, educational/interpretive programs, digital learning resources, professional development, community debate and dialogue, audience-focused studies, and/or collections management, curation, care, and conservation.The Inspire! Grants for Small Museums is a special initiative of the Museums for America program. There is no Cost Share Requirement for this program. The deadline to apply for both programs is Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Learn about applying here!Community Food Projects Competitive Grants ProgramThis program supports the fight against food insecurity by funding community food projects to promote the self-sufficiency of low-income communities. Community Food Projects are designed to increase food security in communities by bringing the whole food system together to assess strengths, establish linkages, and create systems that improve the self-reliance of community members over their food needs.The deadline to apply is Friday, October 7, 2022, at 5:00 PM EST. Apply Here! Featured Grant Award$240K to City of Saratoga Springs Fire Department through FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grants ProgramYesterday, the City of Saratoga Springs Fire Department was awarded $240,140.90 in federal funding through the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program to replace self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and face pieces. SCBA are critical to providing firefighters with safe and clean air in hazardous environments. I’m proud to deliver this critical funding to update equipment for the Saratoga Springs Fire Department, and I give my heartfelt thanks to our firefighters for their continued commitment and sacrifice in the face of danger.If your Fire Department is interested in learning more about the AFG Program and how my office can be of assistance, please contact our Grants Coordinator Natalie Lincoln at [email protected]. Small Business ResourcesState Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)On August 19th, Governor Kathy Hochul announced New York State has been awarded $501.5 million in federal funds through the State Small Business Credit Initiative, which was reauthorized and expanded as part of the American Rescue Plan Act. Managed by the U.S. Department of Treasury, SSBCI provides funds to support programs for small businesses, with emphasis on those still struggling from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and helping traditionally disadvantaged small businesses succeed in the post pandemic economy.Over the next 90 days, Empire State Development will be establishing additional program criteria and guidelines, with formal program-specific application processes announced in the Fall. For more information, please visit esd.ny.gov/ssbci. 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. Bipartisan Infrastructure LawU.S. Department of TransportationThriving Communities ProgramDOT is establishing a Thriving Communities Initiative to provide technical assistance and capacity building resources to improve and foster thriving communities through transportation improvements.Eligible applicants include State, local, or Tribal governments, United States territories, metropolitan planning organizations, transit agencies, or other political subdivisions of state or local governments. Rural, tribal and other disadvantaged communities such as those facing persistent poverty, environmental justice, disproportionate rates of pollution or poor air quality, and historically disadvantaged communities are prioritized for assistance.DOT NavigatorThe DOT Navigator is a new resource to help communities understand the best ways to apply for grants, and to plan for and deliver transformative infrastructure projects and services. Whether it’s the first time you’re applying for a DOT grant or you’re looking for more technical details and guidance, the DOT Navigator can help get you started. Learn more here. U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyThis September, Solicitations for Brownfield Grants will be announced to help municipalities address sites contaminated by hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants.You can read last year’s solicitations and begin planning to apply HERE. U.S. Department of EnergyEnergy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) ProgramThe Bipartisan Infrastructure Law appropriated $550 million to the EECBG Program. The purpose of the EECBG Program is to assist eligible local governments, states and territories, and Indian tribes in implementing strategies to: Reduce fossil fuel emissions.Reduce the total energy use of the eligible entities.Improve energy efficiency in the transportation, building, and other appropriate sectors.This program will be launching in the Fall. Municipalities interested in learning more about the EECBG Program should contact our Grants Coordinator Natalie Lincoln at [email protected]. Newsletters and Grants GuidanceThe latest issue of Grants.gov Newsletter (August 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, 09-02-2022 Edition.Resources for Grant Seekers: Congressional Research ServiceGrants.gov Grants Learning CenterYou can view all federal grant awards and loans at USASpending.gov 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.

Federal Grant Opportunities: August 31, 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.

Grants.gov Alert: Grants.gov will be unavailable for an extended period between September 23 and 29, 2022. Read "What to Expect" for details.

Featured Funding Opportunities

2023 Public Health AmeriCorps
- Public Health AmeriCorps will invest $400 million, over five years, from the American Rescue Plan Act workforce funding that will enable the recruitment, training, and development of a new generation of public health leaders who are ready to respond to the public health needs of the nation by providing public health service in communities.
- The deadline for applications to the 2023 AmeriCorps State and National Public Health AmeriCorps Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is Wednesday, January 4, 2023, by 5:00 pm. Eastern Time. Please contact [email protected] for additional guidance. AmeriCorps State and National expects that successful applicants will be notified by mid-April 2023.
Museums for America Program & Inspire! Grants for Small Museums Program
- The Museums for America program supports museums of all sizes and disciplines in strategic, project-based efforts to serve the public through exhibitions, educational/interpretive programs, digital learning resources, professional development, community debate and dialogue, audience-focused studies, and/or collections management, curation, care, and conservation.
- The Inspire! Grants for Small Museums is a special initiative of the Museums for America program. There is no Cost Share Requirement for this program.
- The deadline to apply for both programs is Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Learn about applying here!
Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program
- This program supports the fight against food insecurity by funding community food projects to promote the self-sufficiency of low-income communities. Community Food Projects are designed to increase food security in communities by bringing the whole food system together to assess strengths, establish linkages, and create systems that improve the self-reliance of community members over their food needs.
- The deadline to apply is Friday, October 7, 2022, at 5:00 PM EST. Apply Here!

Featured Grant Award

$240K to City of Saratoga Springs Fire Department through FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program
- Yesterday, the City of Saratoga Springs Fire Department was awarded $240,140.90 in federal funding through the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program to replace self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and face pieces. SCBA are critical to providing firefighters with safe and clean air in hazardous environments. I’m proud to deliver this critical funding to update equipment for the Saratoga Springs Fire Department, and I give my heartfelt thanks to our firefighters for their continued commitment and sacrifice in the face of danger.
- If your Fire Department is interested in learning more about the AFG Program and how my office can be of assistance, please contact our Grants Coordinator Natalie Lincoln at [email protected].

Small Business Resources

State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)
- On August 19^th, Governor Kathy Hochul announced New York State has been awarded $501.5 million in federal funds through the State Small Business Credit Initiative, which was reauthorized and expanded as part of the American Rescue Plan Act. Managed by the U.S. Department of Treasury, SSBCI provides funds to support programs for small businesses, with emphasis on those still struggling from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and helping traditionally disadvantaged small businesses succeed in the post pandemic economy.
- Over the next 90 days, Empire State Development will be establishing additional program criteria and guidelines, with formal program-specific application processes announced in the Fall. For more information, please visit esd.ny.gov/ssbci.
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.

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

U.S. Department of Transportation
- Thriving Communities Program
  - DOT is establishing a Thriving Communities Initiative to provide technical assistance and capacity building resources to improve and foster thriving communities through transportation improvements.
  - Eligible applicants include State, local, or Tribal governments, United States territories, metropolitan planning organizations, transit agencies, or other political subdivisions of state or local governments.
    - Rural, tribal and other disadvantaged communities such as those facing persistent poverty, environmental justice, disproportionate rates of pollution or poor air quality, and historically disadvantaged communities are prioritized for assistance.
- DOT Navigator
  - The DOT Navigator is a new resource to help communities understand the best ways to apply for grants, and to plan for and deliver transformative infrastructure projects and services. Whether it’s the first time you’re applying for a DOT grant or you’re looking for more technical details and guidance, the DOT Navigator can help get you started. Learn more here.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- This September, Solicitations for Brownfield Grants will be announced to help municipalities address sites contaminated by hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants.
- You can read last year’s solicitations and begin planning to apply HERE.
U.S. Department of Energy
- Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program
  - The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law appropriated $550 million to the EECBG Program. The purpose of the EECBG Program is to assist eligible local governments, states and territories, and Indian tribes in implementing strategies to:
    - Reduce fossil fuel emissions.
    - Reduce the total energy use of the eligible entities.
    - Improve energy efficiency in the transportation, building, and other appropriate sectors.
  - This program will be launching in the Fall. Municipalities interested in learning more about the EECBG Program should contact our Grants Coordinator Natalie Lincoln at [email protected].

Newsletters and Grants Guidance

The latest issue of Grants.gov Newsletter (August 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, 09-02-2022 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

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.