Federal Grant Opportunities: 4-15-2025

Federal Grant Opportunities: April 15, 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.

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) - The 2024-2025 Cooling Assistance Benefit is now available!

The Home Energy Assistance Program can help eligible New Yorkers heat and cool their homes. If you are eligible, you may receive one regular HEAP benefit per program year and could also be eligible for emergency HEAP benefits if you are in danger of running out of fuel or having your utility service shut off.
The Cooling Assistance Benefit provides for the purchase and installation of an air conditioner or a fan to help your home stay cool. Call your HEAP Local District Contact to apply!

Featured Funding Opportunities

FY 2025 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A)
- The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) established the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) competitive grant program with $5 billion in appropriated funds over 5 years, 2022-2026. The SS4A program funds regional, local, and Tribal initiatives through grants to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries. The SS4A program provides funding for two main types of grants: Planning and Demonstration Grants for Action Plans, including supplemental safety planning and/or safety demonstration activities, and Implementation Grants.
- The FY 2025 NOFO substantively differs from the FY 2024 NOFO, be sure to review It closely. The deadline for applications is June 26, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. (EDT)
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.
- 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)
- 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.

Featured Federal Webinars

Join a "How to Apply" Webinar on the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Opportunity
- The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is hosting informational webinars for the FY25 SS4A Grant opportunity:

Tuesday, April 15, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. - SS4A Implementation Grants
Thursday, April 17, 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. - SS4A Action Plans
Wednesday, April 23, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. - SS4A Supplemental Planning and Demonstration Activities
- View the SS4A Webinar Series page for details and registration.
EPA Superfund Redevelopment Webinar on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 1:00PM-2:00PM EDT
- The EPA Superfund Redevelopment Program’s mission is to protect human health and the environment and promote the reuse of Superfund sites. Restoring these once-contaminated properties to productive use revitalizes local economies and prioritizes economic prosperity, spurring new jobs, business growth, tax revenues, spending and new amenities for communities.
Water and Wastewater Funding 101 w/Congressman Paul Tonko's Office and EFC
- 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.

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.
- You can make an appointment for counseling by calling 518-442-7232 or filling out their online form.

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:

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.

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