Federal Grant Opportunities: September 1, 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 Building Recreational Infrastructure for Communities, Kids and Seniors (NY BRICKS) Round 2Earlier this week, 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 will be posted by Sept. 14. 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. Featured Local Resources and ProgrammingU.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfields Grants Info SessionsThe EPA Region 2 Brownfields Program is holding outreach sessions for communities interested in applying for the next round of Brownfields grants. These sessions are designed to guide prospective applicants through the application process, eligibility requirements, and provide best tips for crafting a competitive proposal.The sessions date/times and locations are provided below. Attendance can be in person or virtual. Hybrid Workshops Locations in NY and Link to Register:Tuesday September 8th 10:00am-1:00pm NY Department of Environmental Conservation Office 625 Broadway, Albany, NYLink to Register: Click Here Thursday September 17th10:00am-1:00pm Hudson Valley Regional Council Office105 Ann Street #2, Newburgh, NYLink to Register: Click Here Capital 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 Local Climate Action Planning. A practical walkthrough of how municipalities can develop and implement effective climate action plans tailored to local needs. 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 and appoint 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 - NYS Building Recreational Infrastructure for Communities, Kids and Seniors (NY BRICKS) Round 2
- Earlier this week, 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 will be posted by Sept. 14. 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 RSVP
- Established 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 Caregivers
- Helping Older Adults Re-enter the Workforce
- Building Strong Families
- Preventing and Mitigating Fraud and Scams
- Reducing the Number of People Who Are Homeless
- Supporting Behavioral Health Initiatives
- Applications 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.
Featured Local Resources and Programming - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfields Grants Info Sessions
- The EPA Region 2 Brownfields Program is holding outreach sessions for communities interested in applying for the next round of Brownfields grants. These sessions are designed to guide prospective applicants through the application process, eligibility requirements, and provide best tips for crafting a competitive proposal.
- The sessions date/times and locations are provided below. Attendance can be in person or virtual. Hybrid Workshops Locations in NY and Link to Register:
- Tuesday September 8th
- 10:00am-1:00pm
- NY Department of Environmental Conservation Office
- 625 Broadway, Albany, NY
- Link to Register: Click Here
- Thursday September 17th
- 10:00am-1:00pm
- Hudson Valley Regional Council Office
- 105 Ann Street #2, Newburgh, NY
- Link to Register: Click Here
- 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 Local Climate Action Planning. A practical walkthrough of how municipalities can develop and implement effective climate action plans tailored to local needs. 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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