Federal Grant Opportunities: October 27, 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 OpportunitiesNYS DEC Community Forest Conservation (CFC) Grant Program – Round 4$1.5 million is now available through the fourth round of the CFC Program. The program funds the purchase of land or conservation easements by municipalities in New York State to establish or expand community-owned forests. Community forests sustain and protect wildlife habitat, promote clean air and water, increase public access to recreational opportunities and open space, and support livelihoods that are integral to our State’s working lands economy.Round 4 applications are due by 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 16, 20262027 Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) ProgramsIMLS supports and advances the work of museums, libraries, and related institutions across the U.S. Through a wide range of grant programs, it empowers these organizations to enhance their services, foster innovation, and address community needs. The available grants are designed to cater to the diverse missions of these institutions, promoting growth and sustainability. Below are a few examples of its programming:21st Century Museum Professionals ProgramThis program supports projects that build career pathways, strengthen professional networks, and identify and share effective workforce education and training practices in the museum field.Museums for America (MFA)This program invests in museums of all sizes and disciplines in project-based efforts to serve the public through educational programs and exhibits, community partnerships, and collections stewardship activities.  Inspire Grants for Small Museums (Inspire)This is a special initiative of the Museums for America grant program designed to support small museums of all disciplines.Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian (LB21)This program support the development of a library and archival workforce that can meet the information needs of communities and increase the institutional capacity of libraries, archives, and library and information science graduate programs across the country.  Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (AAHC)This program builds the capacity of African American museums and supports the growth and development of museum professionals at African American museums. The program supports projects that nurture museum professionals, build institutional capacity, and increase access to museum and archival collections at African American museums and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).  Many of these programs have a deadline of November 13, 2026.New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) Capital Projects FundThe NYSCA's Capital Projects Fund will support arts and cultural nonprofits seeking State funding for investments in capital improvements that allow organizations to sustain and expand cultural programming for diverse audiences, promote accessibility and environmental sustainability, preserve and create jobs, and ultimately contribute to the growth of New York's dynamic arts and tourism sectors. Grants range from $10,000 to $10 million to support organizations and projects of all sizes.The deadline to submit completed applications is January 12, 2027, at 5pm. All eligible New York State nonprofit arts and cultural organizations are encouraged to apply for NYSCA's Capital Projects Fund. NYSCA will also conduct webinars about the application process and host multiple virtual office sessions for applicants to receive one-on-one assistance before the January 12, 2027, deadline. Grant awards are expected to be announced in late spring 2027. Featured Federal ResourcesFederal Trade Commission Division of Consumer and Business Education WebinarsThe FTC is hosting a series of webinars to help you and our community avoid scams, protect your money, and secure your personal information. The FTC created these webinars with small business and librarian audiences in mind, but there’s advice all can benefit from. For small businesses:Tuesday, October 27, 1:00pm ET: Protecting Your Small Business from Cybersecurity RisksJoin the Federal Trade Commission, the Small Business Administration, and the National Cybersecurity Alliance for a webinar to learn cybersecurity basics to help protect yourself and your small business.Monday, November 9, 11:00am ET: Helping Military Veterans Protect Their Small Business from ScamsWorried about scams? Join the Federal Trade Commission and the Florida Veterans Business Outreach Center for a free webinar on what to do and how to train your employees to help protect your business against scams. For librarians:Wednesday, October 28, 3:00pm ET: Talking About Online Safety with Your PatronsJoin the Federal Trade Commission and the Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services to learn about the latest online scams, cybersecurity basics, and free resources to share in your community. Thursday, December 10, 1:00pm ET: Understanding the Take It Down ActLearn how to help people in your community deal with deepfakes and image-based abuse. Join the Federal Trade Commission and the Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services for a webinar about the Take It Down Act and FTC resources you can use. 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. image widgetimage widgetimage widgetimage widget