Federal Grant Opportunities: 12-20-2022

Federal Grant Opportunities: December 20, 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

2023 Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant Program
- The RAISE program is a discretionary grant program for investments in surface transportation infrastructure that will have a significant local or regional impact. Eligible projects for RAISE grants are:
  - Capital projects including but not limited to:
    - highway, bridge, or other road projects
    - public transportation projects
    - freight rail transportation projects
    - port infrastructure investments (including inland port infrastructure and land ports of entry)
  - Planning projects which include planning, preparation, or design of eligible capital projects.
- The deadline for all application materials is February 28, 2023 at 11:59:59 pm Eastern.
U.S. Department of Energy Renew America’s Schools Grant Program
- This program will support the implementation of infrastructure improvements in schools. Funds will position school districts to make upgrades that will lower facilities’ energy costs and foster healthier learning environments for students. Eligible projects can include a variety of energy improvements, including new heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC).
- The deadline for applicant concept papers is January 26, 2023, and full applications are due April 21, 2023. Apply Here!
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation High Hazard Dam Rehabilitation Grant
- The goal of the High Hazard Dam Rehabilitation Grant program is to provide funding for technical, planning, design, and other pre-construction activities related to the repair, replacement, reconstruction, or removal activities associated with rehabilitation of an eligible high hazard potential dam.
- Funding for this grant opportunity is provided by the DEC Dam Safety Program through funding under the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) High Hazard Potential Dam (HHPD) grant program.
- Applications are due February 10, 2023, 3:00 PM, ET.

Small Business Resources

COVID EIDL Repayment: Everything You Need to Know
- For many COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) approved by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), initial payments became due in October 2022, and most will become due over the next few months.
- Yesterday, our local SBA Upstate New York office hosted a webinar about COVID EIDL repayment. Contact them at [email protected] or 315-471-9393 to learn more.
- If you are having issues with your EIDL Repayment, do not hesitate to contact our office at 518-465-0700.
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.

Newsletters and Grants Guidance

The latest issue of Grants.gov Newsletter (November 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, 12-9-2022 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.

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