Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is sending his “February 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/2020/pdfs/20200131_0090663.pdf

State Grants

NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Communities against Hate Crimes Program

Given the rise in hate crimes in New York State and to ensure the safety and equal treatment of all New Yorkers, this program is intended to boost the safety and security of facilities operated by organizations that may be vulnerable to hate crimes because of their ideology, beliefs or mission. Grants are being made available through two separate Requests for Proposals (RFAs). Under the first RFA, $25 million in funding is available for nonprofit day care centers, community centers, cultural museums and nonpublic schools to harden facilities, both internally and externally, make physical security enhancements and support security training. Eligible organizations which operate more than one facility may submit an application for each eligible facility (up to five facilities). Under the second RFA, $20 million in funding is available to support the same types of projects and efforts as the first RFA, however this funding is reserved for nonprofit/nonpublic schools and nonprofit day camps only, and requires a three-to-one local government match. For example, if a project costs $50,000, the state would provide $37,500, and the local government partner would provide $12,500. The local match may be an in-kind contribution, cash contribution or a combination of both.

â–  Eligibility: nonprofit nonpublic schools, day care centers, community centers, cultural museums and residential camps which demonstrate a risk of hate crimes due to their ideology, beliefs or mission.

â–  Funding: $50,000 per facility. An organization may submit up to five applications for a maximum total request of $250,000.

â–  Deadline: Feb. 27, 2020

â–  Contact: Shelley Wahrlich

â– Phone: 866-837-9133

â– Email: Grant.Info@dhses.ny.gov

â– Website: www.dhses.ny.gov/grants/nonprofit/hate-crimes.cfm

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, Student Conservation Association/AmeriCorps Members in DEC

As members of the Student Conservation Association (SCA), young men and women complete a wide range of conservation service projects such as watershed protection, trail enhancement, wildlife habitat protection and public education. Depending upon the position selected, members may serve three to ten months and, upon successful completion of the program, are eligible for an AmeriCorps education award for higher education tuition or to repay student loans.

â–  Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old, be in good physical condition, enjoy hard work outdoors, possess the ability to live and work in a small, close-knit group and practice good interpersonal communication skills. Experience with outdoor living and working is helpful but not necessary. Depending on the position, additional requirements may be necessary.

â–  Funding: modest living allowance, health benefits, housing and educational award (latter based on eligibility).

â–  Timeline: The application period is currently open. Position dates are February – December for the Excelsior Conservation Corps and May – October for the Adirondack Corps and Backcountry Steward Positions.

â–  Contact: (Adirondack Corps) Jeremy Burns

â– Email: jburns@thesca.org (Backcountry Stewards)

â– Gary King Email: Gking@thesca.org (Excelsior Conservation Corps)

â– Zach Belis Email: zbelis@thesca.org

â– Phone: 518-402-8014 at NYS DEC

â– Websites: www.dec.ny.gov/about/1843.html www.thesca.org

NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Kinship Caregiver Program, OCFS RFP #1011

The purpose of the Kinship Caregiver Program is to increase the state’s capacity to support and strengthen families, promote permanency and improve the well-being of children. Programs should be designed based on the unique needs of kinship families with the goal of maintaining and supporting children in kinship households. OCFS is seeking kinship caregiver programs that will improve the following outcomes for the most vulnerable children and families: safety, prevention, permanency and well-being through programs with proven organizational effectiveness.

â–  Eligibility: Applicants must be a not-forprofit organization or voluntary agency with a minimum of two years’ experience providing case management and support services and provide required services in at least two or more counties.

â–  Funding: $2.2 million for five-year contracts of $150,000

â–  Deadline: Feb. 28, 2020

â–  Contact: Theodore Chmielewski

â– Phone: 518-486-7224

â– Email: RFP@ocfs.ny.gov

â– Website: https://ocfs.ny.gov/main/contracts/funding/

Federal Grants

U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Strategic Prevention Framework – Partnerships for Success

The purpose of this grant program is to prevent the onset and reduce the progression of substance abuse and its related problems while strengthening prevention capacity and infrastructure at the community and state level. Grant recipients will identify the primary problematic substances in their community and develop and implement strategies to prevent the misuse of these substances among youth and adults.

â–  Eligibility: Limited to state governments and territories, governmental units (such as cities, towns, counties) and federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native tribes and tribal organizations.

â–  Funding: 27 to 92 awards from $300,000 to $1 million per year

â–  Deadline: March 6, 2020

â–  Contact: Damaris Richardson

â– Phone: 240-276-2437

â– Email: damaris.richardson@samhsa.hhs.gov

â– Website: www.samhsa.gov/grants/grantannouncements/sp-20-002

U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Expansion Grants

The purpose of this program is to increase access to and improve the quality of community mental and substance use disorder treatment services through the expansion of CCBHCs which provide person- and family centered integrated services. Programs must provide access to services including 24/7 crisis intervention services for individuals with serious mental illness or substance use disorders, including opioid use disorders; children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbance and individuals with co-occurring mental and substance disorders. Programs must provide comprehensive 24/7 access for these services, including physical health care, in one single location.

â–  Eligibility: Certified community behavioral health clinics or community-based behavioral health clinics which may not yet be certified but meet the certification criteria and can be certified within 4 months of award and domestic public and private nonprofit entities

â–  Funding: 98 awards for up to $2 million per year

â–  Deadline: March 10, 2020

â–  Contact: Nancy Kelly

â– Phone: 240-276-1839

â– Email: Nancy.kelly@samhsa.hhs.gov

â– Website: www.samhsa.gov/grants/grantannouncements/sm-20-012

Private Grants

Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes

The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes celebrates inspiring, public-spirited young people from diverse backgrounds all across North America. Established by author T.A. Barron, the Barron Prize annually honors 25 outstanding young leaders ages 8 to 18 that have made a significant positive impact on people, their communities and the environment.

â–  Eligibility: Applicants must be between the ages of 8 and 18 (not yet age 19), permanent residents of and currently residing in the U.S.A. or Canada, currently working on an inspiring service project or have done so within the past 12 months and working as an individual to lead their service work.

â–  Funding: $10,000 award

â–  Deadline: April 15, 2020

â–  Contact: Barbara Ann Richman

â– Email: director@barronprize.org

â– Website: https://barronprize.org/

Sustainable Arts Foundation

The Sustainable Arts Foundation is a nonprofit foundation supporting artists and writers with families. Their mission is to provide financial awards to parents pursuing creative work. Half of the awards will go to applicants of color. This is an award program that rewards excellence in a creative field. The selection process is focused almost entirely on the strength of the submitted portfolio.

â–  Eligibility: The applicant must have at least one child under the age of 18.

â–  Funding: Twenty awards of $5,000 each to writers and artists with children

â–  Deadline: Apply online between Feb. 1 and Feb. 28, 2020

â–  Contact: All details are included on the website as well as an inquiry form.

â–  Website: https://apply.sustainableartsfoundation.org/

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC), Artist Residency Program

HCCC advances education about the process, product and history of craft. A major emphasis is on objects of art made primarily from craft materials: clay, fiber, glass, metal, wood or found/recycled materials. Residencies are available in three-, six-, nine- and 12-month time periods and applicants must be able to fulfill a requirement of working in their studios for two days per week during HCCC public hours. Residents open their studios to public interaction on Saturdays and one other day of the week, as well as during exhibition openings and specific educational programs on the evenings and weekends. A major goal of the program is to provide visitors with an opportunity to explore contemporary craft through engaging with working artists.

â–  Eligibility: Juried selection is based on quality of creative work, ability to interact with the public, career direction and program diversity.

â–  Funding: Five to 10 residencies will be awarded. Monthly stipends are $600 which includes housing/materials allowance, 24/7 access to a studio equipped with sinks, telephone and wireless internet access.

â–  Deadline: Now through March 1, 2020

â–  Contact: Natalie Svacina, Education and Residency Director Phone: 713-529-4848 x 111 Email: nsvacina@crafthouston.org Website: www.crafthouston.org/artists/residents/apply-to-program

Grant Writing

Candid offers a variety of free trainings in its center in New York City, partner locations and online:

Introduction to Foundation Directory Online

This class provides learning opportunities designed to develop skills, practices and behaviors that best prepare people working in the social sector for success.

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 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 Candid, located at: 32 Old Slip, 24th Floor, New York, NY 10005 www.candid.org/contact-us

For a schedule of classes, visit www.grantspace.org/training/search/format/live/location/new-york. Space is limited, so register as soon as possible.