Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning) is sending his “May Grant Action News Update” to residents, organizations and local governments regarding a series of grants available from the state, federal government and private entities. Each month, the Assembly provides an updated list of grants for a variety of categories.

“During a time of economic recovery, grants can play an integral part in helping our local communities complete needed infrastructure repairs or support underfunded projects,” said Palmesano. “Many people don’t realize the scope of available opportunities because they aren’t sure where to look. The ‘Grants Action News’ bulletin makes finding these grants much easier by consolidating the information and making it available to everyone. I hope residents, organizations and local governments throughout the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions will be able to use this resource to find much-needed support to strengthen communities in our rural area.”

All not-for-profit applicants must now pre-qualify on the New York State Grants Reform website at grantsreform.ny.gov/grantees in order to apply for certain New York state grant solicitations. Potential not-for-profit applicants are strongly encouraged to begin the process of registering and prequalifying immediately as this is a lengthy process.

The Grant Action News bulletin is updated at the beginning of each month with newly available grants and information on how to apply.

The update can be accessed here: https://nyassembly.gov/gan/?sec=story&story=110288

State Grants:

NYS Division of Criminal Justice, Securing Communities Against Hate Crimes (SCAHC)

These grants will fund safety and security projects at nonprofit organizations at risk of hate crimes or attacks because of their ideology, beliefs or mission.

■ Eligible Applicants: Not-for-profit entities

■ Deadline: May 17, 2024, 12 PM

■ Anticipated Total Funding: $25-$60 million

■ Award Ceiling: $200,000

■ Contact: Jason Tillou

■ Contact Email: funding@dcjs.ny.gov

■ Link to Additional Information:

https://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/ofpa/pdfdocs/FINAL%20DCJS%20Securing%20Communities%20Against%20Hate%20Crimes%20RFA%201-25-24.pdf

NYS Dormitory Authority, Child Care Capital Program (CCCP)

These reimbursement grants will provide for the design, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, equipment and other capital assets for existing or proposed state-licensed, not-for-profit or for-profit child day care centers and registered school-age child care programs. The facility must be intended to be used as a child care program for at least eight years. Projects must be shovel-ready, demonstrate the ability to be licensed and fully operational within six months of completing construction and worth at least $500,000.

■ Eligible Applicants: Not-for-profit entities, for-profit entities

■ Deadline: May 22, 2024, 5 PM

■ Total Funding Available: $50 million

■ Anticipated Award Amounts: $500,000- $1.5 million

■ Contact: Ann Shaw

■ Contact Email: CCCP@dasny.org

■ Link to Additional Information:

https://grantsgateway.ny.gov/IntelliGrants_NYSGG/filenetdocretrieval.aspx?docid={dddae9ad-319b-4c7d-aac9-83f705cf303e}

Federal Grants:

U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA), Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program Competitive Grants

This funding will support and evaluate projects that increase the purchase of fruits and vegetables by providing incentives at the point of purchase among income-eligible consumers participating in the USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

■ Eligible Applicants: Governmental agencies, not-for-profit entities

■ Deadline: May 14, 2024

■ Estimated Total Program Funding: $36.3 million

■ Award Ceiling: $15 million

■ Award Floor: $10,000

■ Expected Number of Awards: 15

■ Contact Email: grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov

■ Links to Additional Information:

♦ https://www.grants.gov/search-resultsdetail/352366

♦ https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/fundingopportunities/gus-schumacher-nutrition-incentiveprogram-nutrition-incentive-0

U.S. Dept. of Justice, W.E.B. Du Bois Program of Research on Reducing Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Justice System

This funding is dedicated to two categories of investigator-initiated research: (1) studies that examine how observed racial and ethnic disparities in the justice system might be reduced through public policy intervention at any point during the administration of justice and (2) studies that advance knowledge and practice, policy, or both regarding the intersections of race, ethnicity, crime and justice within the United States.

■ Eligible Applicants: State governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments); not-for-profit entities having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; independent school districts; private institutions of higher education; city or township governments; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; others; small businesses; for-profit entities other than small businesses; Native American tribal governments (federally recognized); special district governments; individuals; not-for-profit entities that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; county governments

■ Deadline: May 16, 2024

■ Estimated Total Program Funding: $2 million

■ Award Ceiling: $2 million

■ Expected Number of Awards: 7

■ Contact Email: grants@ncjrs.gov

■ Links to Additional Information: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/352861

■ https://nij.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/onij-2024-172018

U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS), Bat Immunology Network Research Projects Funding

This funding will support research to characterize cellular and molecular constituents of the bat immune system and to understand protective innate and adaptive immune mechanisms in bats.

■ Eligible Applicants: Independent school districts; county governments; city or township governments; private institutions of higher education; for-profit entities other than small businesses; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; not-for-profit entities having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Native American tribal governments (federally recognized); special district governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments); small businesses; others; state governments; not-for-profit entities that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

■ Deadline: May 24, 2024

■ Estimated Total Program Funding: $2 million

■ Award Ceiling: $300,000

■ Expected Number of Awards: 4-5

■ Contact Email: grantsinfo@nih.gov

■ Links to Additional Information:

♦ https://www.grants.gov/search-resultsdetail/351473

♦ http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFAAI-23-068.html

U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Preservation and Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement (PRICE) Competition Funding

This funding is for the preservation and revitalization of manufactured housing and eligible manufactured housing communities.

■ Eligible Applicants: Native American tribal governments (federally recognized); others; state governments; county governments; city or township governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments)

■ Deadline: June 5, 2024, 11:59 PM

■ Estimated Total Program Funding: $225 million

■ Award Ceiling: $75 million

■ Award Floor: $500,000

■ Expected Number of Awards: 25

■ Contact: Robert Peterson

■ Contact Email: PRICE@hud.gov

■ Links to Additional Information: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/352690

■ https://hud.gov/program_offices/comm_planning/price

U.S. National Endowment for the Humanities, Public Impact Projects at Smaller Organizations Funding

This program funding will strengthen the capacity of small and mid-sized museums and cultural organizations to create and develop public humanities programming.

■ Eligible Applicants: County governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (federally recognized); state governments; special district governments; city or township governments; not-for-profit entities having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education

■ Deadline: June 12, 2024

■ Estimated Total Program Funding: $750,000

■ Award Ceiling: $25,000

■ Expected Number of Awards: 30

■ Contact Email: publicpgms@neh.gov

■ Links to Additional Information: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/349632

■ https://www.neh.gov/program/public-impact-projectssmaller-organizations

Private Grants:

Max & Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, Grants to Organizations for which a Small Amount of Money Might Make a Large Difference

This funding aims to support organizations and programs for which a relatively small amount of funding

might make a large difference. These grants will help to support museums, cultural and performing arts programs; schools and hospitals; educational, skills training and other programs for youth, seniors and

persons with disabilities; environmental and wildlife protection activities; and other community-based

organizations and programs.

■ Eligible Applicants: IRS-qualified non-profit organizations located within the U.S.

■ Deadline: May 10, 2024, 11:59 PM

■ Estimated Award Amount: Varies; $1,000- $20,000

■ Contact Email: info@mvdreyfusfoundation.org

■ Link to Additional Information: https://www.mvdreyfusfoundation.org/application-guidelines

First Nations Development Institute, Advancing Tribal Nature-Based Solutions Grants

These grants are designed to provide tribes and Native nonprofits with resources to support climate action that addresses adaptation and disaster preparation (e.g., wildfires, flooding, drought) through the application of nature-based solutions based on Native knowledge. Nature-based solutions rely on animals, plants and the environment to protect ecosystems and support human well-being and local biodiversity. Examples include:

♦ clam bed restoration to address flooding and beach

erosion

♦ reintroduction of ecocultural plants to prevent erosion

♦ beaver restoration to promote water retention and

carbon sequestration

♦ grass farming to address desertification

■ Eligible Applicants:

♦ Federal and state-recognized tribal governments

and departments; Native-controlled 501(c)

(3) nonprofits; Native-controlled community

organizations with fiscal sponsorship; Native §7871

organizations

■ Deadline: May 22, 2024, 5 PM Mountain Time

■ Award Ceiling: $200,000

■ Number of Awards: 6

■ Contact: Jacque Demko

■ Contact Email:

1) jdemko@firstnations.org

2) grantmaking@firstnations.org

■ Links to Additional Information:

♦ https://www.firstnations.org/rfps/advancing-tribalnature-based-solutions-grant/

♦ https://www.firstnations.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2024-Advancing-Tribal-Nature-Based-Solutions-RFP-March-2024.pdf

American Chemistry Society (ACS)-Hach High School Chemistry Classroom Grants

These grants will help support ideas that enhance classroom learning, foster student development and reveal the wonders of chemistry. Grants are typically offered for high schools:

♦ laboratory equipment & supplies

♦ instructional materials

♦ professional development

♦ student-conducted field studies

■ Eligibility Requirements: Must be a high school chemistry educator teaching in a U.S. or U.S. territory school

■ Deadline: June 1, 2024

■ Award Ceiling: $1,800

■ Contact Email: hach@acs.org

■ Link to Additional Information:

♦ https://www.acs.org/funding/grants/acs-hach-highschool-chemistry-classroom-grant.html

Humane American Animal Foundation, Animal Welfare Fund

These grants are provided directly to the most impactful or needy nonprofit animal shelters, rescues or sanctuary organizations to support their work to promote humane treatment of animals, rescue and rehabilitate, find lasting and loving homes or provide a safe haven for animals in need.

■ Deadline: June 13, 2024

■ Award Amounts: $1,000

■ Number of Awards: Varies, until funds are exhausted

■ Contact Link: https://www.humaneamerica.org/contact

■ Links to Additional Information:

♦ https://www.humaneamerica.org/our-programs

♦ https://forms.monday.com/forms/5ded1974c14ba6a4106a7ea1387eecfd?r=use1

Pollock-Krasner Foundation, Grants for Visual Artists

These grants are provided to visual artists to create new work, acquire supplies, rent studio space, prepare for exhibitions, attend a residency and offset living expenses.

■ Eligible Applicants: Visual artists who are painters, sculptors and artists who work on paper, including printmakers

■ Deadline: None

■ Award Amounts: Vary

■ Award Ceiling: $50,000

■ Contact Email: grants@pkf.org

■ Links to Additional Information:

♦ https://pkf.org/apply/

♦ https://pkf.org/

North Star Fund, Rapid Response Grants

These grants support organizing, activism and strategic convening in response to urgent threats or breaking opportunities, especially during critical junctures of a campaign.

■ Eligible Applicants Must:

♦ be located and build community power in at least one of the five boroughs of New York City, or in Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia, Greene, Delaware, Rensselaer, Albany or Schoharie counties.

♦ have 501(c)(3) charitable status or a fiscal sponsor with 501(c)(3) status. Organizations that do not yet have 501(c)(3) status or a fiscal sponsor may apply but must secure a fiscal sponsor before receiving a grant

♦ have a budget of less than $800,000

■ Deadline: Rolling

■ Award Amounts: $2,500-$5,000

■ Contact Email: grants@northstarfund.org

■ Links to Additional Information:

♦ https://northstarfund.org/apply/rapid-responsegrants/

♦ https://northstarfund.org/apply/

Scholar Awards:

Trotter Project Scholarships

These scholarships and student awards are for U.S. students attending schools, colleges or universities in the U.S. and majoring in dairy or other agricultural-related fields.

Eligible New Applicants Must:

♦ have 2.5 or higher GPA (unweighted)

♦ be a high school senior, incoming or current college student

♦ complete full online application

♦ attend an accredited college/university in the U.S.

♦ submit the following documents:

1. resume highlighting community service, jobs, internships

2. transcript displaying cumulative GPA weighted/unweighted

3. letter of recommendation from someone who can discuss applicants’ academic achievements and/or character

4. CURRENT COLLEGE STUDENTS ONLY – Must submit documentation from college/university demonstrating a remaining balance/financial need.

5. OPTIONAL* Video expressing how you pursue excellence, your interest in culinary arts/baking pastry, hospitality management or food science agriculture. This is your opportunity to express individuality/creativity, passion, commitment and any other positive qualities you want us to know about. Videos should not exceed three minutes.

■ Deadline: May 15, 2024, 11:59 PM Central Standard Time

■ Award Amounts: Vary

■ Contact Email: info@thetrotterproject.org

■ Link to Additional Information:

♦ https://www.thetrotterproject.org/scholarships

Melissa Stoneberger Foundation Scholarships

Scholarships will be awarded to students who are involved in their communities, with strong leadership skills and personal drive; a full-time student, who is both willing to continue Melissa’s legacy and has a financial need.

■ Eligible Applicants Must:

♦ have a GPA of 3.5 or higher

♦ demonstrate financial need

♦ submit their college acceptance letter

♦ submit a four-part essay

♦ submit at least two letters of recommendation

■ Deadline: May 16, 2024

■ Award Amounts: Vary, $1,000-$5,000

■ Contact Email: melissastonebergerfoundation@gmail.com

■ Link to Additional Information:

♦ https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/collegescholarships/scholarships-by-type/academicscholarships-and-merit-scholarships/the-melissastoneberger-foundation-scholarship#

♦ https://www.melissastonebergerfoundation.org/applications.html

Morgan Levine Dolan College Scholarships

These scholarships are for post-secondary students with a history of either playing sports or volunteering in their local community.

■ Eligible Applicants Must:

♦ be high school seniors, college or graduate students

♦ demonstrate a passion for sports or community service

♦ reside in New York, Connecticut, New Jersey or Pennsylvania

■ Deadline: May 18, 2024

■ Award Amount: $5,000

■ Number of Awards: 5

■ Contact Email: contact@bold.org

■ Link to Additional Information:

https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/search/morgan-levine-dolan-community-service-scholarship/

First Responders Children’s Foundation Scholarships

These college scholarships will be awarded to children of first responders. Awards are based on financial need, academic merit and achievements such as demonstrated leadership, excellence in the arts or sports and/or volunteer activities benefiting the community.

■ Eligible Applicants Must:

♦ be the biological, adopted or stepchild of a police officer, firefighter, EMT, paramedic or 911 dispatcher. (see further details for eligibility in the links to additional information)

♦ be pursuing a bachelor’s, associate’s, certificate, graduate or law degree at any accredited college, university or technical/vocational institution in the U.S. that participates in the federal financial aid programs offered through the U.S. Department of Education

♦ be enrolled as a full-time student during the entire academic year

♦ have and maintain a 2.7 out of a 4.0 grade point average (80 out of 100-point scale), or the equivalent as documented by the Office of the Registrar at their academic institution

♦ be making satisfactory academic progress toward the completion of their program as defined and documented by the academic institution

♦ be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. and attending school in the U.S.

■ Deadline: May 31, 2024, 11:30 PM

■ Award Amounts: Vary

■ Number of Awards: Vary

■ Contact Email: Info@1stRCF.org

■ Links to Additional Information:

♦ https://1strcf.org/scholarship/

♦ https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarships/62cdf0185a

Assemblyman Palmesano represents the 132^nd District, which includes Schuyler County, Yates County and parts of Chemung County, Seneca County and Steuben County. For more information about Assemblyman Palmesano, please follow him on Facebook.

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