Federal Grant Opportunities: 3-28-2023

Federal Grant Opportunities: March 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

Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) 2023 Catalyst Program
- Established in 2008, the NBRC is a partnership between the federal government and the States of Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont. The mission of the NBRC is to fund economic development and infrastructure projects throughout designated counties in its four-state service area. In NY20, this means projects in Schenectady, Rensselaer, and Saratoga Counties.
- The Catalyst Program brings multiple investment priorities together to stimulate growth and inspire partnerships for rural economic vitality in the northern border region. These projects will be partially funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
- If you are interested in applying, Letters of Interest (Required) are due April 21, 2023, by 5:00 p.m.
Economic Development Administration Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs
- The EDA provides grants to meet the full range of communities’ and regions’ economic development needs from planning and technical assistance to construction of infrastructure.
- Through the Public Works program, EDA provides investments to help distressed communities build, design, or engineer critical infrastructure and facilities that will help implement regional development strategies and advance economic development goals to promote regional prosperity.
- Through the EAA program, EDA provides investments that support a wide range of construction and non-construction activities in regions experiencing adverse economic changes.
- EDA intends to review applications expeditiously upon receipt of the complete application. There are no application submission deadlines. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until funds are expended or a new NOFO is released. Learn more here!
Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program
- This is a new competitive grant program created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to strategically deploy publicly accessible electric vehicle charging and alternative fueling infrastructure in the places people live and work, including downtown areas and local neighborhoods, particularly in underserved and disadvantaged communities.
- Eligible Applicants include cities, counties, local governments, and Tribes.
- The Application Window opened March 14^th and closes May 30^th. Apply Here!

Featured Grant Award

Tonko Secures $500K Award for Dental Residency Program at Whitney Young Health Center
- Last week, I announced that the Whitney M. Young Jr. Health Center in Albany has been awarded a grant of $499,999 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). These funds, allocated to Whitney Young’s Teaching Health Center Planning and Development Program, will allow the health center to establish a community-based dental residency program that will ensure access to quality dental care for thousands of Capital Region residents. In February, I submitted a letter to HHS successfully requesting this federal funding in support of Whitney Young Health.

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 projects that help 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 an appointment 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, 3-31-2023 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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