Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is sending his “October 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/20191001_0089130.pdf

State Grants

New York State Education Department (NYSED), Smart Start Computer Science Grant Program

The purpose of this grant is to develop, implement and share innovative programs that provide professional development and support to increase expertise in computer science, engineering and/or educational technology among teachers in grades K-8.

â–  Eligibility: Public school districts and consortia of districts and BOCES are eligible.

â–  Funding: $6 million will be allocated annually for five years.

â–  Deadline: Nov. 19, 2019

â–  Contact: Mary Ann Valikonis

â– Phone: 518-474-5461

â– Email: edtech@nysed.gov or smartstart@nysed.gov

â– Website: www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/gc-19-010-smart-start-program/home.html

New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), Assisted Living Program (ALP) Initiative, Component A: ALP Beds and Component B: ALP Capital Projects

The NYSDOH is issuing this request for applications (RFA) to award up to 1,000 ALP beds. In addition, NYSDOH announces the availability of funds to provide grants in support of capital projects directly related to the establishment of an adult home or enriched housing program with an ALP or to increase the number of available ALP beds located in an existing facility.

â–  Eligibility: Each eligible applicant must meet all of the following criteria: 1) be a legally existing organization and capable of entering into a binding master grant contract with DOH; 2) be an adult home or enriched housing program or eligible to conduct business in NYS and apply to deliver ALP services in one of the identified counties listed in the RFA; 3) prequalified in the NYS Grants Gateway; 4) if currently licensed as an adult home or enriched housing program, the applicant must be in substantial compliance with all applicable standards; and 5) each applicant must upload documentation to demonstrate financial feasibility.

â–  Funding: $20 million

â–  Deadline: Nov. 14, 2019

â–  Contact: Nancy Nowakowski

â– Email: ALPinitiative@health.ny.gov

â– Website: www.health.ny.gov/funding

Federal Grants

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, STD/ HIV Disease Intervention Training Centers (DITC) The purpose of this funding announcement is to strengthen the capacity of local/ state health departments to conduct STD/ HIV intervention services. The goal is to transform Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS) training through expanded content, consistent with core competencies and enhanced knowledge to support the changing role of DIS and National DIS Certification. Grant recipients will constitute a network of curriculum development and training centers, charged with collaborative implementation of a nationally standardized training program for local and state jurisdictions throughout the United States. â–  Eligibility: Unrestricted â–  Funding: $30 million to fund approximately six projects â–  Deadline: Nov. 26, 2019 â–  Contact: Website: www.health.ny.gov/funding

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry’s (ATSDR) Partnership to Promote Local Efforts to Reduce Environmental Exposure (APPLETREE)

This funding will be used to advance ATSDR’s primary goal of keeping communities safe from harmful environmental exposures and related diseases. APPLETREE gives recipients the resources to build their capacity to assess and respond to site-specific issues involving human exposure to hazardous substances in the environment. It helps recipients to identify exposure pathways at specific sites, educate affected communities about site contamination and potential health effects, make recommendations to prevent exposure and to review health outcome data to evaluate potential links between site contaminants and community health outcomes. APPLETREE facilitates the implementation of state-level programs to ensure that potential early-care and education facilities are located in areas free from harmful environmental exposures.

â–  Eligibility: Funding is limited to states or political subdivisions.

â–  Funding: $41 million

â–  Deadline: Dec. 15, 2019

â–  Contact: Trent LeCoultre

â– Phone: 770-488-3799

â– Email: tll7@cdc.gov

â– Website: www.atsdr.cdc.gov/states/appletree_nofo_announcement.html

Private Grants

Borealis Philanthropy, Racial Equity in Journalism Fund The Racial Equity in Journalism

Fund seeks to strengthen the capacity and sustainability of news organizations led by people of color and partners in equity to increase civil engagement for communities of color. This donor collaborative fund seeks to address the gap in capital and resources faced by people of color-led news organizations.

â–  Eligibility: The fund is committed to investing in nonprofit and for-profit news organizations that are improving racial equity in news coverage and newsrooms, including by supporting media organizations led by people of color and media organizations serving diverse communities.

â–  Funding: Grants of $50,000 to $250,000

â–  Deadline: Oct. 30, 2019, for letters of intent; register on the website for a “How to Apply” webinar scheduled on Oct. 2

â–  Contact: Maya Thornell-Sandifor

â– Email: mtsandifor@borealisphilanthropy.org

â– Website: https://borealisphilanthropy.org/grantmaking/racial-equity-in-journalism-fund

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), Culture of Health Prize

The RWJF Culture of Health Prize honors and elevates U.S. communities that are working at the forefront of advancing health, opportunity and equity for all. Through the RWJF Culture of Health Prize application process, a community comes together to tell its inspiring stories of collaboration, action and results. Communities should understand they are applying for a prize and not a grant. The prize recognizes work that has already been accomplished, so there is no required work plan or budget.

â–  Eligibility: A community must be a geographically defined jurisdiction in the U.S. that falls into one of the following categories: county, parish, borough, city, town, village or other municipality with a publicly elected governing body or a federally recognized tribe or Native Hawaiian organization.

â–  Funding: Winners receive $25,000 and a prize package of communications materials about their community, communications guidance and help in promoting their successes.

â–  Deadline: Nov. 4, 2019

â–  Contact: Melissa Blair

â– Phone: 877-843-7953

â– Email: media@rwjf.org

â– Website: www.rwjf.org/en/contact.html

Scholar Awards

American Association of University Women (AAUW), American Fellowships AAUW

American Fellowships support women scholars who are completing dissertations, planning research leave from accredited institutions or preparing research for publication. Applications are being accepted for American Dissertation Fellowships, American Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellowships and American Short-Term Research Publications grants.

â–  Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Candidates are evaluated on the basis of scholarly excellence, quality and originality of project design, and active commitment to helping women and girls through service in their communities, professions or fields of research.

â–  Funding: Awards are $20,000, $30,000 and $6,000, respectively.

â–  Deadline: Nov. 1, 2019

â–  Contact:

â– Email: aauw@applyists.com

â– Website: www.aauw.org/what-we-do/educational-funding-and-awards/americanfellowships

The Fahs-Beck Fund for Research and Experimentation, Fahs-Beck Scholars and Fahs-Beck Fellows

The fund’s primary goal is to support research that contributes to a greater understanding of and solutions for problems affecting individuals, families and communities. The Doctoral Dissertation Grant Program supports the dissertation expenses of doctoral students whose studies have the potential for adding significantly to our knowledge about problems in the functioning or well-being of children, adults, couples, families or communities or about interventions designed to prevent or alleviate such problems. The Faculty/PostDoctoral Grant Program is interested in studies to develop, refine, evaluate or disseminate innovative interventions designed to prevent or ameliorate major social, psychological, behavioral or public health problems affecting children, adults, couples, families or communities or studies that have the potential for adding significantly to our knowledge about such problems.

â–  Eligibility: Applicants for the doctoral dissertation grant program must be enrolled in an accredited doctoral program in the U.S. or Canada. Faculty of accredited colleges or universities or individuals affiliated with accredited nonprofit organizations in the U.S. or Canada are eligible to apply for the faculty/post-doctoral program. The principal investigator must have an earned doctorate in a relevant discipline and have relevant experience.

â–  Funding: $5,000 and $20,000, respectively

â–  Deadline: Nov. 1, 2019

â–  Contact: James Herbert Williams, PhD.

â– Email: james.herbert@du.edu or james.herbert1@asu.edu

â– Website: www.fahsbeckfund.org/grant_ programs.html

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.