Federal Grant Opportunities: April 1, 2025 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 OpportunitiesMunicipal Infrastructure Program (MIP)ConnectALL’s Municipal Infrastructure Program supports municipalities, state and local authorities, non-profits, and other entities to construct open access municipal broadband networks in their communities across the state.Register for the RFA Information Session, April 3, 2025Application Deadline: Due on April 25, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. ET.Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support ProgramThe DFC Support Program is the nation's leading effort to mobilize communities to prevent youth substance use. It provides community-based coalitions with up to 10 years of funding to promote positive youth engagement and address the local conditions that drive youth substance use. The grant is a 5-year grant with a maximum award of $125,000 per year.Apply for New (Year 1) Drug-Free Community Support Program FundingApply for Competing Continuation (Year 6) Drug-Free Community Support Program FundingView DFC Applicant Training Webinar RecordingsApplication Deadline: Due on May 5, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. ET.Veterans' Nonprofit Capital Program (VNCP)Last week, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the availability of $1.35 Million in capital grants to expand services for organizations that serve veterans, service members, and military families. Funding through the Veterans' Nonprofit Capital Program is provided for architecture, design, engineering, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation or expansion of an eligible facility; and purchase of eligible furnishings or equipment.Application Deadline: Due on May 30, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. ET.Municipal Parks and Recreation Grant Program (MPR)The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) is preparing to launch a new grant program to fund the development and improvement of municipal parks and recreation sites. Funds for the MPR Grant Program are provided by the Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022.MPR funding is available for the construction of recreational facilities and other improvements to municipally owned recreational sites and parks. Examples include playgrounds, courts, playing fields, and facilities for swimming, biking, boating, picnicking, hiking, fishing, camping or other recreational activities.Application Deadline: Due on May 2, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. ET. Featured Federal WebinarsWater and Wastewater Funding 101 w/Congressman Paul Tonko's Office and EFCLast week, my office was joined by representatives from the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) for an informational workshop about Federal and State Water and Wastewater Funding Opportunities. EFC provided an overview of federal and state funding programs, along with technical assistance options. Department of Justice (DOJ) JustGrants Training WebinarsThe DOJ has made a collection of training resources available for JustGrants users. Training materials include self-guided eLearning videos, which are supplemented by job aid reference guides, checklists, and infographics. These resources will help users learn to navigate the system effectively and complete various essential grants management tasks. Small Business ResourcesThe 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. image widget
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 - Municipal Infrastructure Program (MIP)
- ConnectALL’s Municipal Infrastructure Program supports municipalities, state and local authorities, non-profits, and other entities to construct open access municipal broadband networks in their communities across the state.
- Register for the RFA Information Session, April 3, 2025
- Application Deadline: Due on April 25, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
- Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program
- The DFC Support Program is the nation's leading effort to mobilize communities to prevent youth substance use. It provides community-based coalitions with up to 10 years of funding to promote positive youth engagement and address the local conditions that drive youth substance use. The grant is a 5-year grant with a maximum award of $125,000 per year.
- Application Deadline: Due on May 5, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
- Veterans' Nonprofit Capital Program (VNCP)
- Last week, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the availability of $1.35 Million in capital grants to expand services for organizations that serve veterans, service members, and military families. Funding through the Veterans' Nonprofit Capital Program is provided for architecture, design, engineering, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation or expansion of an eligible facility; and purchase of eligible furnishings or equipment.
- Application Deadline: Due on May 30, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
- Municipal Parks and Recreation Grant Program (MPR)
- The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) is preparing to launch a new grant program to fund the development and improvement of municipal parks and recreation sites. Funds for the MPR Grant Program are provided by the Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022.
- MPR funding is available for the construction of recreational facilities and other improvements to municipally owned recreational sites and parks. Examples include playgrounds, courts, playing fields, and facilities for swimming, biking, boating, picnicking, hiking, fishing, camping or other recreational activities.
- Application Deadline: Due on May 2, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. ET.
Featured Federal Webinars - Department of Justice (DOJ) JustGrants Training Webinars
- The DOJ has made a collection of training resources available for JustGrants users. Training materials include self-guided eLearning videos, which are supplemented by job aid reference guides, checklists, and infographics. These resources will help users learn to navigate the system effectively and complete various essential grants management tasks.
Small Business Resources - 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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