Federal Grant Opportunities: July 15, 2026 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. Featured Funding OpportunitiesWorkforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC)WORC provides grant funds to support workforce development activities that prepare workers for good jobs in high-demand occupations in rural communities. NBRC partners with the Department of Labor to provide grantees with technical assistance to promote successful projects and strong outcomes for workers and businesses. Successful applicants will develop grant projects focused on at least one of the following high growth and emerging industry sectors:skilled trades/construction,health care,information technology,manufacturing,domestic energy production,and business/professional services.Applications Due July 23, 2026New York Providing Local Access to Essential Sustenance (NY PLATES) Capital Grant ProgramLast week, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that funding is available from the new $10 million NY PLATES Capital Grant Program. This funding will support food banks and other organizations that provide emergency food assistance in building the modern facilities, equipment, and infrastructure needed to serve more families across the state.The application period for the NY PLATES capital grant program opened on July 8, 2026, and applications must be submitted by August 20, 2026. Awards are expected to be announced no earlier than October 20, 2026.National Park Service: Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) ProgramThe ORLP Program supports the creation and improvement of local parks and outdoor recreation spaces in qualifying urban areas of 25,000+ residents or in areas administered by Federally recognized Tribes. ORLP funds: Land acquisition, New Park development; and Renovation of existing outdoor recreation facilities. Awards range from $300,000 to $15 million.Applications are due to NPS each year by November 1 at 11:59 PM ET.The Trust for Public Land is working in partnership with the NPS to launch a new, no cost ORLP Technical Assistance Program. In 2026, TPL will provide potential applicants with:ORLP application support webinar seriesOne-on-one ORLP applicant supportSelf-serve resources for ORLP applicantsOffice of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) Fiscal Year 2026 Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs)The released NOFOs include the COPS Hiring Program (CHP) and several other grant programs that:Support the hiring and retention of sworn law enforcement officers, Keep school students safe, Promote the health and safety of our nation’s law enforcement personnel, Keep communities safe by providing active shooter trainingApplications are due starting Thursday, July 23, 2026. Review the NOFO for additional information. Featured Local Resources and ProgrammingCapital Region SBDC - AI in Action: Practical AI for Small Business Join the Capital Region SBDC for the Practical AI for Small Business Workshop, a free, hands-on event designed to help small business owners move beyond the AI hype and explore practical ways to use these tools in their daily operations.Space may be limited. Learn more and register HERE.Thursday, July 30, 2026 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.ETEC Building, Harriman State CampusUpcoming In-Person Workshop: GIS Mapping & Water Loss Management for Water UtilitiesJoin RCAP Solutions and EJ Prescott for an interactive workshop focused on how Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and modern leak detection technologies can help water utilities better understand, manage, and reduce water loss. Designed for water system operators, managers, and municipal staff interested in GIS mapping, leak detection, and water loss management.Thursday, August 6, 2026 • 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDTClifton Park Elks Lodge, 695 Mac Elroy Road, Ballston Lake, NY 12019Capital District Regional Planning Commission (CDRPC) Climate Action Webinar SeriesCDRPC is launching the Capital Region Climate Action Webinar Series 2026, a monthly webinar series highlighting key topics from the Regional Climate Action Plan.Designed for municipal officials, planners, and community members, the series will explore practical strategies that communities can use to take meaningful local climate action. Each session will focus on a different topic related to climate resilience, sustainable development, and clean energy planning. The webinars will be held on the first Wednesday of each month from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.The fourth session will focus on Heat Pumps & Geothermal Energy Networks: A look at heat pumps & neighborhood-scale geothermal systems that can provide clean, reliable heating and cooling for buildings. Register Here. Small Business ResourcesNew York Small Business Development Center (NYSBDC)For over forty years, the New York SBDC network has been the backbone for small businesses. With 20 regional centers, over 70 satellite locations, and hundreds of dedicated experts, we understand every industry, every region, and every phase of the lifecycle of a business.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 28,053 businesses, helping them to invest $543,926,495 in the area's economy, and create or save 15,244 jobs.You can make an appointment for counseling by calling 518-442-7232 or filling out their online form. Federal Funding AnnouncementsThis 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 natalie.lincoln@mail.house.gov or (518) 465-0700.
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.
Featured Funding Opportunities - Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC)
- WORC provides grant funds to support workforce development activities that prepare workers for good jobs in high-demand occupations in rural communities. NBRC partners with the Department of Labor to provide grantees with technical assistance to promote successful projects and strong outcomes for workers and businesses.
- Successful applicants will develop grant projects focused on at least one of the following high growth and emerging industry sectors:
- skilled trades/construction,
- health care,
- information technology,
- manufacturing,
- domestic energy production,
- and business/professional services.
- Applications Due July 23, 2026
- New York Providing Local Access to Essential Sustenance (NY PLATES) Capital Grant Program
- Last week, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that funding is available from the new $10 million NY PLATES Capital Grant Program. This funding will support food banks and other organizations that provide emergency food assistance in building the modern facilities, equipment, and infrastructure needed to serve more families across the state.
- The application period for the NY PLATES capital grant program opened on July 8, 2026, and applications must be submitted by August 20, 2026. Awards are expected to be announced no earlier than October 20, 2026.
- National Park Service: Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program
- The ORLP Program supports the creation and improvement of local parks and outdoor recreation spaces in qualifying urban areas of 25,000+ residents or in areas administered by Federally recognized Tribes.
- ORLP funds: Land acquisition, New Park development; and Renovation of existing outdoor recreation facilities. Awards range from $300,000 to $15 million.
- Applications are due to NPS each year by November 1 at 11:59 PM ET.
- The Trust for Public Land is working in partnership with the NPS to launch a new, no cost ORLP Technical Assistance Program. In 2026, TPL will provide potential applicants with:
- ORLP application support webinar series
- One-on-one ORLP applicant support
- Self-serve resources for ORLP applicants
- Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) Fiscal Year 2026 Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs)
- The released NOFOs include the COPS Hiring Program (CHP) and several other grant programs that:
- Support the hiring and retention of sworn law enforcement officers,
- Keep school students safe,
- Promote the health and safety of our nation’s law enforcement personnel,
- Keep communities safe by providing active shooter training
- Applications are due starting Thursday, July 23, 2026. Review the NOFO for additional information.
Featured Local Resources and Programming - Capital Region SBDC - AI in Action: Practical AI for Small Business
- Join the Capital Region SBDC for the Practical AI for Small Business Workshop, a free, hands-on event designed to help small business owners move beyond the AI hype and explore practical ways to use these tools in their daily operations.
- Space may be limited. Learn more and register HERE.
- Thursday, July 30, 2026 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
- ETEC Building, Harriman State Campus
- Upcoming In-Person Workshop: GIS Mapping & Water Loss Management for Water Utilities
- Join RCAP Solutions and EJ Prescott for an interactive workshop focused on how Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and modern leak detection technologies can help water utilities better understand, manage, and reduce water loss.
- Designed for water system operators, managers, and municipal staff interested in GIS mapping, leak detection, and water loss management.
- Thursday, August 6, 2026 • 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
- Clifton Park Elks Lodge, 695 Mac Elroy Road, Ballston Lake, NY 12019
- Capital District Regional Planning Commission (CDRPC) Climate Action Webinar Series
- CDRPC is launching the Capital Region Climate Action Webinar Series 2026, a monthly webinar series highlighting key topics from the Regional Climate Action Plan.
- Designed for municipal officials, planners, and community members, the series will explore practical strategies that communities can use to take meaningful local climate action. Each session will focus on a different topic related to climate resilience, sustainable development, and clean energy planning. The webinars will be held on the first Wednesday of each month from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.
- The fourth session will focus on Heat Pumps & Geothermal Energy Networks: A look at heat pumps & neighborhood-scale geothermal systems that can provide clean, reliable heating and cooling for buildings. Register Here.
Small Business Resources - New York Small Business Development Center (NYSBDC)
- For over forty years, the New York SBDC network has been the backbone for small businesses. With 20 regional centers, over 70 satellite locations, and hundreds of dedicated experts, we understand every industry, every region, and every phase of the lifecycle of a business.
- 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 28,053 businesses, helping them to invest $543,926,495 in the area's economy, and create or save 15,244 jobs.
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 Nutrition
- Arts, Culture and History
- Business, Jobs and Workforce Development
- Children, Youth, Families, Older Americans and Veterans
- Community Development
- Crime Prevention, Justice and Public Safety
- Education
- Energy, Environment and Wildlife
- Health
- Housing and Homelessness
- Infrastructure, Transportation and Water
- International Development
- Science, 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 natalie.lincoln@mail.house.gov or (518) 465-0700.
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