Information on Available State and Federal Grants
September 2000
Vol. 14, #9

New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver
...On the State Level

Conservation and Preservation of Library Research Materials

NYS Education Department, New York State Library

The New York State Library is offering grants for projects that contribute to the preservation of significant research materials in libraries, archives, historical societies and other agencies in New York State, whether by conducting surveys, improving collection storage environments, reformatting or treating collections or other preservation activities described in the program guidelines.

ELIGIBILITY: Non-profit archives, libraries, museums, historical societies and similar institutions in New York State and consortia or cooperating groups of such agencies, colleges and universities, professional associations or other non-profit institutions or systems which provide services to libraries are eligible.

FUNDING: A total of $500,000 is available for Conservation and Preservation of library research materials. Grants will be available in amounts from $1,500 to $30,000.

DEADLINE: Applications must be received in the Conservation/Preservation office by 5:00 p.m., December 1, 2000 for projects that meet the eligibility requirements. Applications received after 5:00 p.m., December 1, 2000 will be ineligible.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: For eligibility criteria, additional information or to obtain a copy of the grant application and guidelines, potential applicants should contact the New York State Library, Conservation/Preservation Program, Room 10-C-47, Cultural Education Center, Albany, NY 12230, or call (518) 486-1967; e-mail bmastria@mail.nysed.gov


Wind Prospecting Development

NYS Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority seeks proposals to assess available wind resources, evaluate electrical interconnection, assess environmental acceptability, and secure land use agreements such that successful projects, when taken together, comprise an inventory of ready-to-develop wind power facilities. Ideal projects under this solicitation should provide turbine vendors, developers, retail and wholesale energy marketers and investors confidence in the ability of turbines at a selected site to produce sufficient energy and should result in development that can be expidited to meet evolving demand in an orderly and efficient manner.

ELIGIBILITY: Activities related to resource measurement and characterization, environmental assessment, land rights/options, market plans, interconnection studies or others that are required to prepare sites for expedited development are eligible. Projects must propose prospecting activities that would lead to the development of facilities in the state of New York.

FUNDING: Projects must have at least 50 percent cost sharing.

DEADLINE: October 26, 2000.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Marcia Earley, PON No. 529-00, NYSERDA, Corporate Plaza West, 286 Washington Ave. Ext., Albany, NY 12203-6399; telephone (518) 862-1090; fax (518) 862-1091.

 


Electrical Energy Improvements

NYS Energy Research and Development (NYSERDA)

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority is funding programs to help New York State businesses and organizations make energy improvements in their facilities. NYSERDA’s New York Energy $mart program is funding technical assistance and installation incentives to help customers make wise electrical energy decisions and improvements. Six solicitations that are currently available include:Energy Feasibility Studies (PON 564-00) for engineering assistance to identify cost-effective capital improvements that will reduce energy use and increase economic competitiveness. The application deadline is November 15, 2000.

Energy Operations Management (PON 563-00) for projects that focus on improving the energy efficiency of facility operations including developing an energy strategy for a facility, commissioning, technical training, and acquiring data. The application deadline is November 8, 2000.

Rate Analysis and Aggregation (PON 563-00) helps electric customers prepare to negotiate with electric power marketers by evaluating baseline energy consumption, load profiles, and rates. Projects may also facilitate customer aggregation for purchasing electricity and energy services. The application deadline is November 1, 2000.

New Construction Program (PON 459-99) provides cash back for the installation of cost- effective electric energy efficiency measures in new or renovated buildings. It also provides technical assistance to evaluate and design energy-efficient building options. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Standard Performance Contract Program (PON 566-00) offers financial incentives paid on a performance basis to contractors implementing cost-effective electrical efficiency improvements for eligible customers. The incentive is calculated based on one full year of energy savings. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

New York State Energy $mart Loan Fund (PON 504-99) provides interest reductions of approximately 4.5% on loans from participating lenders for implementing energy efficiency improvements and/or installing renewable technologies. All sectors are eligible. Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

ELIGIBILITY:
Varies by program.

FUNDING:
$25 million.

DEADLINES:
See individual descriptions.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
: Contact the New York State Research and Development Authority, Corporate Plaza West, 286 Washington Avenue Extension, Albany, NY 12203-6399;telephone (518) 862-1090; fax (518) 862-1091; web site www.nyserda.org


...On the Federal Level

Job Opportunities for Low-Income Individuals Program (JOLI)

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

The Office of Community Services, Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services is accepting applications under the Job Opportunities for Low-Income Individuals (JOLI) Program.

The purpose of this program is to conduct projects to create new employment and business opportunities for certain low-income individuals through the provision of technical and financial assistance to private employers in the community, self-employment/micro-enterprise programs,
and/or new business development programs.

ELIGIBILITY: Organizations eligible to apply for funding under this program are non-profit organizations (including community development corporations) that are tax-exempt under Section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by reason of paragraph (3) or (4) of Section 501(c) of such Code.

FUNDING: Approximately $5,500,000 will be available to fund grants up to $500,000.

DEADLINE: November 14, 2000.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Nolan Lewis, (202) 401-5282; Carolalene Giles (202) 401-5261; or Aleatha Slade (202) 401-5317; Administration for Children and Families, Office of Community Services, 370 L’Enfant Promenade SW, Washington, DC 20447. The full announcement is available at: www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/ocs/kits1.htm


Wetland Program Development Grants

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

The United States Environmental Protection Agency is accepting applications for Wetland Program Development Grants. The EPA encourages states, tribes and local governments (S/T/LGs) to build effective, comprehensive wetland programs in five areas: monitoring and assessment, regulation, restoration, water quality; and public-private partnerships.

In the past, S/T/LGs have pursued a wide range of activities, such as developing plans and management tools for wetland resources, advancing scientific and technical tools for protecting wetland health, improving publicaccess to information about wetlands, and training/educating wetland managers and the public about wetland and watershed values.

These grants may not be used for the operational support of wetland programs. All projects funded through this program must contribute to the overall development and improvement of S/T/LG wetland programs.

ELIGIBILITY: State, tribal, and local governmental agencies, interstate, intertribal, and local government associations are eligible.

FUNDING: A total of approximately $800,000 is expected, so projects under $200,000 have a better chance of being funded than larger projects.

DEADLINE: January 31, 2001.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Contact Shanna Draheim, Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds, Wetlands Division (MC 4502F), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC 20460, telephone (202) 260-6218; fax (202) 260-8000; e-mail draheim.shanna@epa.gov


International Research and Studies Program

U.S. Department of Education

The United States Department of Education is accepting applications under its International Research and Studies Program. The program provides grants to conduct research and studies to improve and strengthen instruction in modern foreign languages, area studies, and other international fields to provide full understanding of places in which foreign languages are commonly used.

ELIGIBILITY:
Public and private agencies, organizations and institutions, and individuals are eligible.

FUNDING:
The estimated range of awards is $50,000 to $150,000.

DEADLINE:
November 6, 2000.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Contact Jose L. Martinez, International Research and Studies Program, U.S. Department of Education, International Education and Graduate Programs Service, 1990 K Street NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20006-8521; (202) 502-7635; e-mail jose_martinez@ed.gov
Information can also be found on the following site: http://www.ed.gov/news.html


Business and International Education Program

U.S. Department of Education

he United States Department of Education, Business and International Education Programprovides grants to institutions of higher education to enhance international business education programs and to expand the capacity of the business community to engage in international economic activities.

Of particular interest are applications that propose educational programs abroad, including pre-departure and post-return programs, for undergraduate and graduate students to study or intern, or both, in a foreign country for a semester or more. These programs should be integrated into the curriculum of the home institution or
institutions.

ELIGIBILITY:
Institutions of higher education that enter into agreements with trade associations, business enterprises, or trade organizations that are engaged in international economic activity are eligible.

FUNDING: The estimated range of awards is $50,000 to $95,000 each, with an anticipated total of $2,000,000 available.

DEADLINE: November 3, 2000.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Tanyelle Richardson, Business and International Education Program, U.S. Department of Education, International Education and Graduate Programs Service, 1990 K Street, NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20006-8521; telephone (202) 502-7626, e-mail tanyelle_richardson@ed.gov Information can also be found on the following site: http://www.ed.gov/news.html


Disability and Rehabilitation Research Fellowships

U.S. Department of Education

The United States Department of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research is inviting applications for Research Fellowships. The purpose of the fellowships is to build research capacity by providing support to highly qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, to perform research on the rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities.

Fellows may address problems encountered by individuals with disabilities in their daily lives that are due to the presence of a disabling condition, problems associated with the provision of rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities, and problems connected with the conduct of disability research.

ELIGIBILITY: The program provides two categories of Fellowships: Merit Fellowships and Distinguished Fellowships. To be eligible for a Distinguished Fellowship, an individual must have seven or more years of experience in subject areas, methods, or techniques relevant to rehabilitation research and must have a doctorate, other terminal degree, or comparable academic qualifications. To be eligible for a Merit Fellowship, an individual must have either advanced professional trainingor experience in independent study in an area which is directly pertinent to disability and rehabilitation.

FUNDING: Merit Fellowships are $45,000 each. Distinguished Fellowships are $55,000 each.

DEADLINE: October 10, 2000.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Kym Butler, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Room 3414, Switzer Building, Washington, DC 20202-2645; telephone (202) 205-9250; e-mail Kym_Butler@ed.gov Information can also be found on the following site: http://www.ed.gov/news.html


Grant Writing

Grantsmanship Training Program

Oneonta - November 13-17, 2000
New York City, November 13-17, 2000
Albany, December 4-8, 2000

The Grantsmanship Training Program is coming to New York: November 13-17, hosted by Hanford Mills Museum; November 13-17, hosted by NY State Dept. of Education & The Center for Advanced Studies of Education at CUNY Graduate Center; and December 4-8, hosted by NY State Dept. of Education. The five-day class is kept at a maximum of 26 participants. The cost of the program is $675 ($625 for each additional registrant from the same agency). A limited number of half-tuition scholarships are available to agencies with annual budgets of less than $250,000.

For more information on each program, contact: Oneonta, Mark Simonson at 607-278-5744; New York City and Albany, Fran Hollon at 518-486-5202. Or, contact The Grantsmanship Center at 800-421-9512. You might also want to check out The Center’s library of federal grant proposals on CD-ROM—which lets you download the text of top ranked proposals for dozens of major programs. More information is at the web site: http://www.tgci.com

 

New York State Library

Albany

The New York State Library, Division of Library Development is offering a free grant writing workshop September 26, 2000. The workshop will be held at the Cultural Education Center in Albany, New York and runs from 9:30 AM until 5 PM. Interested participants need to register by September 21, 2000.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Check the NYS Library web site at www.nysl.nysed.gov or call (518) 474-7890.

 

Council on Opportunities for Professional Excellence

Kingston

The Council on Opportunities for Professional Excellence (COPE) is offering a one-day grant writing seminar in Kingston, New York on September 20, 2000. The seminar costs $145 per person or $118 per person if two or more from the same organization attend.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact COPE at (914) 756-2673 or e-mail them at jnb@copeinc.com

 

New on the Internet

Programs Aiding New York’s Local Governments

The Catalog of State and Federal Programs Aiding New York’s Local Governments is now available on the New York State Assembly web page: www.assembly.state.ny.us/Reports/Local/1999/

The catalog, which is published by the New York State Legislative Commission on State-Local Relations, contains information on hundreds of funding programs available to local governments and agencies.

 

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