Federal Grant Opportunities: July 29, 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 OpportunitiesNorthern Border Regional Commission Fall 2026 Pre-ApplicationsNBRC's Grants Management System (GMS) is officially open for pre-application submissions for the Catalyst, Forest Economy, and Timber for Transit programs.NBRC’s New York Service Area includes the following counties: Cayuga, Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Genesee, Greene, Hamilton, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Livingston, Madison, Montgomery, Niagara, Oneida, Orleans, Oswego, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie*, Seneca, St. Lawrence, Sullivan, Washington, Warren, Wayne, Wyoming, and Yates.Fall round pre-applications must be submitted through the GMS by 5:00 PM EST on August 21, 2026.Pre-Application Office Hours Available:Join one of the open Office Hours sessions focused on Fall 2026 grant opportunities and pre application requirements. These sessions are designed to support prospective applicants with additional guidance and resources for submitting pre-applications. NBRC staff will be available to answer questions and help you navigate the process.Thursday, July 30 - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT - REGISTER Wednesday, August 12 - 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM EDT - REGISTERAn example of a recent award in our district is the $487K Grant for City of Rensselaer to Construct a Timber Bridge Over Quackenderry Creek.NYS EFC Septic System Replacement FundThe New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) continues to provide funding through the Septic System Replacement Fund Program to help reduce water quality impacts from failing septic systems and cesspools near priority waterbodies.Participating counties offer grants to eligible property owners for septic system replacement and improvement projects, including:Replacement of cesspools with septic systemsInstallation, replacement, or upgrades of septic systemsInstallation of enhanced treatment technologiesFunding details:Reimbursement of up to 50% of eligible project costs Maximum grant award: $10,000 per propertyEligibility is limited to property owners located within participating counties, with properties near designated priority waterbodies.Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and program availability may vary by county. 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 Geothermal Energy Networks. A look at neighborhood-scale geothermal systems that provide clean, reliable heating and cooling for buildings and municipal facilities. 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. 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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 - Northern Border Regional Commission Fall 2026 Pre-Applications
- NBRC's Grants Management System (GMS) is officially open for pre-application submissions for the Catalyst, Forest Economy, and Timber for Transit programs.
- NBRC’s New York Service Area includes the following counties: Cayuga, Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Genesee, Greene, Hamilton, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Livingston, Madison, Montgomery, Niagara, Oneida, Orleans, Oswego, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie*, Seneca, St. Lawrence, Sullivan, Washington, Warren, Wayne, Wyoming, and Yates.
- Fall round pre-applications must be submitted through the GMS by 5:00 PM EST on August 21, 2026.
- Pre-Application Office Hours Available:
- An example of a recent award in our district is the $487K Grant for City of Rensselaer to Construct a Timber Bridge Over Quackenderry Creek.
- NYS EFC Septic System Replacement Fund
- The New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) continues to provide funding through the Septic System Replacement Fund Program to help reduce water quality impacts from failing septic systems and cesspools near priority waterbodies.
- Participating counties offer grants to eligible property owners for septic system replacement and improvement projects, including:
- Replacement of cesspools with septic systems
- Installation, replacement, or upgrades of septic systems
- Installation of enhanced treatment technologies
- Funding details:
- Reimbursement of up to 50% of eligible project costs
Maximum grant award: $10,000 per property - Eligibility is limited to property owners located within participating counties, with properties near designated priority waterbodies.
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and program availability may vary by county.
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 Geothermal Energy Networks. A look at neighborhood-scale geothermal systems that provide clean, reliable heating and cooling for buildings and municipal facilities. 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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