Federal Grant Opportunities: 2-14-2023

Federal Grant Opportunities: February 14, 2023

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 help ever we can.

Featured Funding Opportunities

Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program
- The DFC Support Program funds community-based coalitions that engage multiple sectors of the community to prevent youth substance use.
- The DFC Support Program provides grants up to $125,000 per year for five years to community coalitions to strengthen the infrastructure among local partners to create and sustain a reduction in local youth substance use. After five years, community coalitions may re-compete for another five-year cycle.
- Application period closes on April 11, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. Apply Here!
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Treatment Grant Programs
- SAMHSA is announcing Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) for five grant programs aimed at preventing substance misuse and treating substance use disorder (SUD) throughout the nation. The five grant programs are:
  - Grants to Expand Substance Use Disorder Treatment Capacity in Adult and Family Treatment Drug Courts – $32.4 million – This expands SUD treatment and recovery support services in existing drug courts.
  - Adult Reentry Program – $13 million – This program expands SUD treatment and related recovery and reentry services to adults in the criminal justice system who have an SUD and/or co-occurring substance use and mental disorders, who are returning to their families and communities after being incarcerated.
  - Medication-Assisted Treatment – Prescription Drug and Opioid Addiction Grant Program (MAT-PDOA) – $18.2 million – This program provides resources to help expand or enhance access to medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD). This program will help to increase the number of people who receive MOUD for their opioid use disorders and decrease illicit opioid use and prescription opioid misuse.
  - Emergency Department Alternatives to Opioids Program (ED-ALT) – $6.8 million – This program develops and implements alternatives to opioids for pain management in hospitals and emergency department settings.
  - Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking Act (STOP Act) Grants – $3 million – This program works to prevent and reduce alcohol use among youth and young adults ages 12-20 in communities throughout the United States.
Rural Energy for America Program Renewable Energy Systems & Energy Efficiency Improvement Guaranteed Loans & Grants
- This program provides guaranteed loan financing and grant funding to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for renewable energy systems or to make energy efficiency improvements. Agricultural producers may also apply for new energy efficient equipment and new system loans for agricultural production and processing.
- Applications due March 31, 2023, to apply contact one of our local USDA Service Centers!

Small Business Resources

2023 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition
- The U.S. Small Business Administration announced that the 2023 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (GAFC) application portal is now open! Learn more about the competition and apply between now and February 24, 2023 for an opportunity to receive up to $200,000 in cash prizes for strategic ecosystem partnerships with collaborative approaches to support STEM/R&D-focused entrepreneurs and small businesses.
- To facilitate relationships between entrepreneur support organizations and potential partners working on similar themes, the SBA is holding a series of mini-convenings each day from February 6-9, 3-4pm EST. Sign up here for the sessions you’re interested in attending.

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 (January 2023).
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, 2-17-2023 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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