Federal Grant Opportunities: November 9, 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 with your application however we can. Featured Funding OpportunitiesU.S. Department of Agriculture: Rural Development Single Family Housing Repair Loans & Grants ProgramAlso known as the Section 504 Home Repair program, this program provides loans to very-low-income homeowners in rural areas to repair, improve or modernize their homes or grants to elderly very-low-income homeowners to remove health and safety hazards.What is an eligible rural area?Utilizing the USDA Eligibility Site you can enter a specific address for determination or just search the map to review general eligible areas.To learn more, please contact my office’s Grants Coordinator, Natalie Lincoln, at [email protected]. National Endowment for the Humanities: Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections Grant ProgramThis program helps cultural institutions meet the complex challenge of preserving large and diverse holdings of humanities materials for future generations by supporting sustainable conservation measures that mitigate deterioration, prolong the useful life of collections, and strengthen institutional resilience.Libraries, archives, museums, and historical organizations are encouraged to apply. Eligible expenses include:Replacing outdated HVAC systemsUpgrade lighting for energy efficiency and increases preservationDevelop a preservation or sustainability planApplications are due by January 12, 2023. Apply Here!Rural Communities Opioid Response Program - Overdose Response (RCORP)This program provides funds to support immediate responses to the overdose crisis in rural areas. Over the course of a one-year period of performance, RCORP recipients will address immediate needs in rural areas through improving access to, capacity for, and sustainability of prevention, treatment, and recovery services for substance use disorder (SUD).Applications are due by January 19, 2023. Apply Here!There will be a technical assistance webinar for applicants on November 10, 2022 from 1:00-2:30 pm ET. To join, click here! Featured Grant AwardTonko Heralds $412.5 Million for New York to Help Families with Heating Costs this WinterLast week, New York State was awarded $412.5 million in funding from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This funding will help low-income individuals and families in the Capital Region and across New York pay for home heating costs this winter as well as cover unpaid utility bills.  Click here to learn about eligibility and how you can apply! Small Business ResourcesVeteran-Owned Business ResourcesLast week, during National Veterans Small Business Week (NVSBW), SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced consequential updates to the planned launch of SBA’s new Veteran Small Business Certification Program—including her intention to grant a one-year extension to firms verified by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)’s Vets First Verification Program through the Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE) as of the January 1, 2023 transfer date.For the latest information on the Veteran Small Business Certification program, visit www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-assistance-programs/veteran-assistance-programs or email [email protected] Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) ProgramsOn August 19, Governor Kathy Hochul announced New York State has been awarded $501.5 million in federal funding through the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), a program through the American Rescue Plan Act. SSBCI provides funds to support programs for small businesses, with a focus on recovery from the economic effects of COVID-19 and allowing traditionally disadvantaged small businesses the opportunity to succeed in the post-pandemic economy.  A few of the programs supported by this funding are:Capital Project Loan FundNew York State Innovation Venture Capital FundPre-seed and Seed Matching Fund ProgramNew 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 Small Business Seed Funding Grant ProgramThis Program was created to aid early-stage small businesses to succeed in a recovering New York State economy. Learn more about eligibility and apply here! Newsletters and Grants GuidanceThe latest issue of Grants.gov Newsletter (October 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, 11-11-2022 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. image widget