Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is sending his “June Grants Action News Update” to residents, organizations and local governments about 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 under-funded 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.”

The Grants Action News bulletin is updated at the beginning of each month with newly-available grants and information on how to apply. Continuing his monthly updates, Palmesano will be providing regular updates on his Assembly website at: http://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/Philip-A-Palmesano, as well as posts to his Facebook page – just like “Assemblyman Phil Palmesano” to stay up-to-date on new grant information.

The update can be accessed here:

https://nyassembly.gov/write/upload/postings/2019/pdfs/20190531_0087168.pdf

State Grants

NYS Department of Health (DOH), Healthy Neighborhoods Preventive Health Cornerstones

DOH is seeking applicants to participate in this program, designed to provide preventive environmental health services to targeted geographic areas. The funds will provide the resources needed to address significant public health issues in targeted areas to provide a healthier home environment for community members. There is an emphasis on reducing residential injuries, childhood lead poisoning, hospitalizations due to asthma and exposure to indoor air pollutants.

â– Eligibility: Only full-service county and city health departments with qualified environmental health staff are eligible to apply.

â– Funding: $3,920,052 is available annually for 15-20 five-year contracts.

â– Deadline: September 13, 2019

â– Contact: Rachel Cates

Phone: 518-402-7500

Email: Rachel.Cates@health.ny.gov

Website: https://www.health.ny.gov/funding/rfa/18265/index.htm

NYS Office for the Aging, New York State Age Friendly Planning Grant Program

This request for applications seeks to support local communities to achieve a framework of healthy aging approaches and strategies for improving the health and well-being of their residents. The program will fund communities that seek Age-Friendly Community certification from AARP and the World Health Organization (WHO). It will also fund county governments that commit to incorporation age-friendly and healthy-community principles into all relevant policies, plans, ordinances and programs.

â– Eligibility: County governments from the REDC regions of Long Island, Mid- Hudson, Finger Lakes, North Country, Capital Region and Central New York

â– Funding: $1,000,000 for grants ranging from $20,000 to $100,000

â– Deadline: August 30, 2019

â– Contact: Nancy Graham, Phone: 518-474-7012

Email: Nancy.Graham@aging.ny.gov

Website: https://aging.ny.gov/ ContractsandGrants/index.cfm

On the federal level…

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) Part A HIV Emergency Relief Grant Program

The purpose of this program is to provide direct financial assistance to an eligible metropolitan area (EMA) or a transitional grant area (TGA) that has been severely

affected by the HIV epidemic. Grant funds assist eligible jurisdictions to develop or enhance access to a comprehensive continuum of high-quality, community based care for people with HIV who are low-income through the provision of formula, supplemental and Minority AIDS Initiative (MAI) funds. RWHAP Part A recipients must provide comprehensive primary health care and support services throughout the entire designated geographic service area. The goal is to provide optimal HIV care and treatment for people with HIV who are low-income, uninsured and underserved, to improve their health outcomes.

â– Eligibility: Eligibility for RWHAP Part

A grants is based on the number of confirmed AIDS cases within a statutorily specified “metropolitan area.”

â– Funding: Approximately $620,000,000 is available for 52 awards.

â– Deadline: September 30, 2019

â– Contact: Steven Young, Phone: 301-443-9091

Email: SYoung@hrsa.gov

Website: www.hrsa.gov/grants/ fundingopportunities/default. aspx?id=47a31782-cc7e-4eb3 84a0-08bd33461006

Northeastern Regional Aquaculture Center (NRAC) in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture NRAC supports research, extension education, development and demonstration projects aimed at increasing aquaculture production, profitability and processing.

â– Eligibility: A state agricultural experiment station, college university, other research institution or organization, federal agency, private organization or corporation are eligible to participate if they are located in the Northeast region.

â– Funding: $475,000 to fund two to fiveprojects for two years

â– Deadline: September 6 for preproposals

â– Contact: Sharon S. Adams, Phone: 301-405-6917

Email: ssadams@umd.edu

Website: http://agresearch.umd.edu/nrac

On the private level…

NYS Council on the Arts (NYSCA) and the Preservation League of NYS, Technical Assistance Grant (TAG)

The Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) program is a signature grant program of the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) and the Preservation League of New York State, with additional support from the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area/Hudson River Valley Greenway. This program provides support for consulting projects that preserve New York State’s cultural and historic resources. The grants will support professional services of architects, engineers and other design and preservation professionals working with not-for-profit groups and municipalities to preserve their buildings, structures and other resources that serve an arts and/or cultural function.

â– Eligibility: Not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) arts/cultural groups and municipalities managing an arts/cultural facility only.

â– Funding: Grant amounts will not exceed $4,000 and the total cost of the applicant’s project may not exceed $5,000.

â– Deadline: September 30, 2019

â– Contact: Frances M. Gubler, Phone: 518-462-5658, ext. 10

Email: fgubler@preservenys.org

Website: www.preservenys.

The Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood

The foundation is an incubator of promising research and development projects that appear likely to improve the welfare of U.S. children from infancy through 7 years of age. Grants are only made if a successful project outcome will likely be of significant interest to other professionals, within the grantee’s field of endeavor and would have a direct benefit and potential national application. The foundation provides funding in the areas of early childhood welfare, early childhood education and play and parenting education.

â– Eligibility: The foundation will only fund grant applications that define measurable outcomes, include credible methods for documenting and assessing results, provide for financial accountability in the application of funds and include detailed, prudent implementation budgets.

â– Funding: Ranges from approximately $20,000 to $100,000 for one year only

â– Deadline: Letters of intent are due September 30, 2019.

â– Contact: Amanda R. Oechler, CPA, Phone: 570-484-5155

Email: info@earlychildhoodfoundation.org

Website: www.earlychildhoodfoundation.org

Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation,P/Arts Program

This is an initiative to catalyze programs utilizing art and art education in daily curricula, early childhood education and to assist alternative learners.

â– Eligibility: Non-profit, tax-exempt public charities, accredited schools, universities, government agencies or public agencies located in New England, New York City and surrounding areas, with proof of local partnerships and program space.

â– Funding: Up to $25,000

â– Deadline: Applications can be made on a rolling basis until October 31, 2019

â– Contact: Hayley J. Little, Phone: 561-508-3726

Email: info@ctbfoundation.org

Website: https://ctbfoundation.org/

Scholars awards…

The PhRMA Foundation, Pre-Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Fellowships and Research Starter Grants

The pre-doctoral fellowship program provides up to two years of stipend funding to support full-time advanced students who will have completed most of their pre-thesis requirements (at least two years of study) and are engaged in thesis research as Ph.D. candidates by the time the award

is activated. Post-doctoral fellowships provide stipend support to well-trained graduates from Ph.D. programs who seek to further develop and refine their research skills through formal post-doctoral training. Research Starter Grants offer financial support to individuals beginning independent research careers at the faculty level.

â– Eligibility: See the website to view the eligibility requirements for the many awards that are offered.

â– Funding: Awards range from $25,000 to $100,000 per year.

â– Deadline: September 1, 2019

â– Contact: Joanne Westphal, Phone: 202-572-7756

Email: foundation@phrma.org

Website: www.phrmafoundation.org/awards/

The Foundation Center

The Foundation Center offers a variety of free trainings in its center in New York City and online, including the following:

Introduction to Fundraising Resources & Databases: Discover the resources offered at Foundation Center New York, both in-person and online. Learn about the NEW Foundation Directory Online, the most comprehensive prospect research tool with over 140,000+ grantmaker profiles, and receive a preview of Foundation Maps and Grants to Individuals Online. It’s advisable to allow for time after the class for using the library at your own pace.

Introduction to Finding Grants: This class will provide an introduction for finding grants for nonprofits, including what funders are looking for and a hands-on guided online research session. Introduction to Proposal Writing: This class provides a standard overview of how to write a proposal for a foundation grant and includes a hands-on personalized session in developing a proposal outline.

Introduction to Project Budgets: This class will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to generate a standard project budget for a foundation proposal. Prior attendance to Introduction to Proposal Writing is strongly recommended.

In addition: Classes are held at the Foundation Center, located at: 32 Old Slip, 24th Floor New York, NY 10005. For a schedule of classes, additional training opportunities, or for more information, call 212-620-4230 or visit www.foundationcenter.org.

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