Federal Grant Opportunities: November 26, 2013

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This summary has been brought to you by the Office of Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20).

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Federal Funding Announcements:
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Recent Grant and Contract Awards:

Recipient	Amount	Granting Agency
Albany Symphony Orchestra: American Music Festival – Migrations, educational activities	$20,000	National Endowment for the Arts
Corporation of Yaddo: Support Artist Residencies and Related Activities	$20,000	National Endowment for the Arts
Fence Magazine: publication and promotion of books of poetry and the journal "Fence," as well as the monthly podcast "Astrosonics Feedpod" and "The Constant Critic," an online poetry-book review site	$15,000	National Endowment for the Arts
NYS Department of Motor Vehicles - Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee	$3,241,355	Dept. of Transportation - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: Production Scale-up of Electrospun Fiber Scaffolds as Research Tools	$50,000	National Science Foundation - I-Corps
TOTAL	$3,346,355

Featured Funding and Grant Assistance Opportunities:

Help with Tax Exempt Applications- Some organizations have experienced problems or delays in processing applications for tax exempt status. This can be a lengthy process, especially if there is missing or incomplete information on the application. The IRS has introduced a new tool to help applicants with the process; the interactive Form 1023, Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It begins with the pre-requisites that must be completed before submitting an application. If you do not have the required items, there is a pop-up that explains how to get them. Once you have worked through the pre-requisites, there is a checklist that will help insure you have included all the necessary documents. From there, users can download the interactive Form 1023. There are tiny blue question mark symbols on most lines of the application that can provide some guidance and clarification in completing each line. Hopefully this tool will be helpful in cutting down the time it takes to process applications by submitting all the required information up front. http://www.stayexempt.irs.gov/StartingOut/InteractiveForm1023Application.aspx

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)program is a highly competitive program that encourages domestic small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) that has the potential for commercialization. Through a competitive awards-based program, SBIR enables small businesses to explore their technological potential and provides the incentive to profit from its commercialization. By including qualified small businesses in the nation's R&D arena, high-tech innovation is stimulated and the United States gains entrepreneurial spirit as it meets its specific research and development needs. Find out more at http://www.sbir.gov/

The latest issue of Philanthropy News Digest Education Funding Watch is now available.

The latest issue of Philanthropy News Digest RFP Bulletin is now available.

The latest Small Business Administration Bulletin is now available.

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