Federal Grant Opportunities: 2-28-2023

Federal Grant Opportunities: February 28, 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 however we can. Featured Funding Opportunities FY2022 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant ProgramThe Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grants (SAFER) was created to provide funding directly to fire departments and volunteer firefighter interest organizations to help them increase or maintain the number of trained, "front line" firefighters available in their communities. FEMA will be holding two workshops for interested applicants:SAFER Recruitment & Retention March 1st, 2PM EST.SAFER Hiring March 8th, 2PM EST.The application period closes March 17, 2023. If you intend on applying, remember to contact my office for a letter of support!Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support ProgramThe 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 ProgramsSAMHSA 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. Featured Award AnnouncementTonko Announces $156K+ for Local Fire DepartmentsToday, I announced the awarding of more than $156,000 in federal funding to two local fire departments. In this round of funding from the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program, the Burnt Hills Fire Department will receive $121,308.57, and the South Glens Falls Fire Company will receive $34,746.66, all going toward the purchase of radios, equipment maintenance, and other critical safety and operational needs to protect their members.Our brave local firefighters work tirelessly each and every day to keep our communities safe. Their selfless efforts demand that we provide these courageous men and women with the training, equipment, and other resources they need to continue to serve our communities safely and efficiently. I’m proud to deliver this critical funding that strengthens our local fire departments, and I’ll continue my efforts to make certain that first responders in all of our communities have the resources they need. Small Business ResourcesSmall Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) ProgramsIf your small business is engaged in scientific research and development, you may qualify for federal grants under the (SBIR) and (STTR) programs. These programs encourage small firms to undertake scientific research that helps meet federal research and development objectives and have high potential for commercialization if successful.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 GuidanceThe latest issue of Grants.gov Newsletter (February 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, 3-3-2023 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. 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Federal Grant Opportunities: February 28, 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 however we can.

Featured Funding Opportunities

FY2022 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program
- The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grants (SAFER) was created to provide funding directly to fire departments and volunteer firefighter interest organizations to help them increase or maintain the number of trained, "front line" firefighters available in their communities.
- FEMA will be holding two workshops for interested applicants:
  - SAFER Recruitment & Retention March 1^st, 2PM EST.
  - SAFER Hiring March 8^th, 2PM EST.
- The application period closes March 17, 2023. If you intend on applying, remember to contact my office for a letter of support!
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.

Featured Award Announcement

Tonko Announces $156K+ for Local Fire Departments
- Today, I announced the awarding of more than $156,000 in federal funding to two local fire departments. In this round of funding from the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program, the Burnt Hills Fire Department will receive $121,308.57, and the South Glens Falls Fire Company will receive $34,746.66, all going toward the purchase of radios, equipment maintenance, and other critical safety and operational needs to protect their members.
- Our brave local firefighters work tirelessly each and every day to keep our communities safe. Their selfless efforts demand that we provide these courageous men and women with the training, equipment, and other resources they need to continue to serve our communities safely and efficiently. I’m proud to deliver this critical funding that strengthens our local fire departments, and I’ll continue my efforts to make certain that first responders in all of our communities have the resources they need.

Small Business Resources

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs
- If your small business is engaged in scientific research and development, you may qualify for federal grants under the (SBIR) and (STTR) programs. These programs encourage small firms to undertake scientific research that helps meet federal research and development objectives and have high potential for commercialization if successful.
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 (February 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, 3-3-2023 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.

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.