Federal Grant Opportunities: September 22, 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 OpportunitiesPromoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-saving Transportation (PROTECT) Competitive Grant ProgramThe PROTECT Program provides funding to plan for and make surface transportation more resilient to current and future weather events, natural disasters, and changing conditions, such as severe storms, flooding, drought, levee and dam failures, wildfire, rockslides, mudslides, sea level rise, extreme weather, including extreme temperatures, and earthquakes.The PROTECT Program has the following categories of funding: Planning Grants Resilience Grants, including:Resilience Improvement Grants Community Resilience and Evacuation Route Grants At-Risk Coastal Infrastructure Grants Applications are now being accepted through October 9, 2026.NYS Canal System Tourism, Infrastructure Amenities and Event Grants ProgramThis program opens for applications on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 for projects and events planned for 2027.For 2027, the grant program will prioritize projects and events that are accessible to people of all abilities, incorporate Universal Design Principles, and address gaps in services and amenities.NYS Building Recreational Infrastructure for Communities, Kids and Seniors (NY BRICKS) Round 2Earlier this month, Governor Hochul announced the launch of the second round of the NY BRICKS capital grant program, making $75 million available to municipalities and nonprofit organizations to build, renovate and modernize community centers across New York State.The Request for Applications and supporting materials for the second round of NY BRICKS are available now. The applicant question period is now open, and a webinar for potential applicants has been posted. Questions must be submitted by Sept. 30, with answers posted by Oct. 26. Applications will be accepted through the DASNY Grants Application Portal beginning Nov. 2 and must be submitted by 3 p.m. Dec. 7, 2026. Awards are expected to be announced no earlier than Feb. 26, 2027.FY 2027 AmeriCorps Seniors RSVPEstablished in 1971, AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP engages people ages 55 and older in a diverse range of volunteer activities. AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP volunteers tutor children, help prepare simple taxes, assist victims of natural disasters, provide nutrition/food support, facilitate opioid and substance abuse education workshops, and serve in their communities in many other ways.This funding announcement is an opportunity for communities and organizations to apply for funding to engage adults ages 55 and older in tackling some of the community’s most pressing needs through the AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP program. Applicants may propose activities intended to address community needs by thoroughly explaining the unmet need and activities to be completed by volunteers to address that need. AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP priorities for this funding opportunity are:Supporting Older Adults and CaregiversHelping Older Adults Re-enter the WorkforceBuilding Strong FamiliesPreventing and Mitigating Fraud and ScamsReducing the Number of People Who Are HomelessSupporting Behavioral Health InitiativesApplications are due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.If you are interested in serving as an AmeriCorps Volunteer, you can learn more 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. image widgetimage widget