NYS Housing Trust Fund Corporation

The Governor’s Office for Small Cities (GOSC) of the New York State Housing Trust Fund Corporation, is accepting applications for the 2001 Economic Development Program of the New York State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Cities Program. General economic development activities supported by the program are projects that create and/or retain permanent, private sector job opportunities principally for low- and moderate-income persons through the expansion and retention of business and industry in New York state.
Interested applicants must first contact the GOSC to complete a preliminary evaluation process in order to determine that the project, as proposed, meets CDBG program and GOSC selection requirements. The applicant may then be invited to submit an application for funding.
ELIGIBILITY: Units of local government (village, city, town or county), excluding metropolitan cities, urban counties and Indian tribes; incorporated cities, towns and villages having a population under 50,000, and counties with an unincorporated population of under 200,000 are eligible. Eligible units of government must apply to the GOSC on behalf of the end user of the CDBG funds.
FUNDING: Grants will range from $150,000 to $750,000 per community funding amount. Funds are considered gap financing and are designed to leverage the maximum feasible amount of private and other public funding.
DEADLINE: November 15, 2001.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: To obtain a copy of the Local Government’s Guide to The Governor’s Office for Small Cities CDBG Economic Development Program, visit their website at www.nysmallcities.com or contact Stephen McGrattan, Small Cities Program Administrator, Governor’s Office for Small Cities, Agency 4, 6th Floor, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12223-1350; telephone (518) 474-2057; fax
(518) 474-5247.

Single Purpose and Comprehensive Grants of the NYS Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Cities Program

NYS Housing Trust Fund Corporation

The Governor’s Office for Small Cities (GOSC), of the New York State Housing Trust Fund Corporation, is accepting applications for the 2001 Annual Competitive Single Round Purpose and Comprehensive Grants of the New York State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Cities Program.
Funds under this program may be used for projects in three categories: housing (rehabilitation, construction of new affordable housing or home ownership); public facilities (infrastructure or service-related projects) and microenterprise programs.
A community may propose a program that is “single purpose” in nature, addressing only a particular area of need, or that community may propose to undertake a strategy that deals comprehensively with the problems of a particular area.
ELIGIBILITY: Units of local government (village, city, town or county), excluding metropolitan cities, urban counties and Indian tribes, are eligible. In general, incorporated cities, towns and villages having a population under 50,000, and counties with an unincorporated population of under 200,000 are eligible.
FUNDING: $35 million is available. The maximum grant amount for a Single Purpose grant is $400,000 for towns, villages, and cities and $600,000 for counties and joint applications. The Annual Competitive Round also includes provisions for comprehensive grants of up to $750,000.
DEADLINE: April 23, 2001.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: To obtain an application, visit their website at www.nysmallcities.com or contact the Governor’s Office for Small Cities, Agency 4, 6th Floor, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12223-1350; telephone (518) 474-2057; fax (518) 474-5247.

Homeless Housing and Assistance Program

NYS Homeless Housing and Assistance Corporation (HHAC)

The NYS Homeless Housing and Assistance Corporation (HHAC) and the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) will make available funds under a 2000-2001 Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Homeless Housing and Assistance Program (HHAP).
Under HHAP, grants and loans are provided to acquire, construct and rehabilitate housing for persons who are or would otherwise be homeless. Eligible projects may provide permanent, transitional or emergency supportive housing to homeless single individuals or families, including but not limited to such special needs populations as mentally disabled persons, persons with AIDS, and victims of domestic violence.
ELIGIBILITY: Not-for-profit corporations and their subsidiaries and charitable organizations, as well as municipalities, public corporations, and public housing authorities are eligible.
FUNDING: $40 million is available. Projects typically range from $150,000 to $5 million.
DEADLINE: It is anticipated that the RFP and Application will be released in February 2001 with an application deadline of early May.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: To receive a copy of the RFP and Application you must send a written request to the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, Bureau of Housing Services, 40 North Pearl Street, Albany, New York 12243, Attn: Lydia Kokowetz or a fax may be sent to (518) 486-7068. For further information, please contact Colleen Salvagni at (518) 486-6102. The Internet address for the HHAP NOFA is: http://www.dfa.state.ny.us/cgo/

Mentoring and Professional Development Program for Folklife and Traditional Arts

New York Folklore Society

The New York Folklore Society, in partnership with the Folk Arts Program of the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) and the National Endowment for the Arts, offers technical assistance and professional growth services to the folk arts field through its Mentoring and Professional Development Program.
Folklife and traditional arts programming requires knowledge and skills in many areas, including fieldwork, artist self-management, marketing and publicity, concert production, interpretation and presenting, editing, graphic design, exhibit design, documentation, archives, and organizational management. People involved in this work need to keep current with developments in the field.
This program provides opportunities for organizations and individuals engaged in or planning folklife and traditional arts programs in New York State to work with a consultant who offers expertise in the needed area. In this way, professional staff, folk artists, and leaders of community-based cultural organizations gain knowledge and develop or improve skills that help them become more successful in their work.
ELIGIBILITY: Individuals and organizations engaged in or planning folklife and traditional arts programs in New York State are eligible to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, folk artists, community organizations, folk cultural specialists, arts councils, museums, historical societies and public libraries. Highest priority will be given to consultancies that directly benefit 1) folk artists, or 2) community-based organizations in African American, Asian, Latino, Native American, European ethnic, rural or other underserved communities of the state.
FUNDING: Short-term consultancies — up to $1,200; Quick response consultancies — up to $800; Ongoing consultancies — up to $1,800; Folk artist mentoring — $30 hour plus travel, and Professional development exchanges — up to $250.
DEADLINE: March 1, 2001, June 1, 2001 and September 15, 2001.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Ellen McHale, Executive Director, or Dale Johnson, Director of Services, New York Folklore Society, P.O. Box 764, Schenectady, New York 12301; telephone (518) 346-7008; fax (518) 346-6617; website www.nyfolklore.org

Major Project Grants

New York Council for the Humanities

The New York Council for the Humanities offers Major Project Grants to support public programs on humanities topics. These programs can take many forms, such as conferences, lecture series, reading and discussion programs, and museum exhibits (this list is not exhaustive). The Council favors applications that display a critical and analytical approach to the humanities, and that include significant involvement by appropriate scholars.
ELIGIBILITY: Non-profit New York State organizations.
FUNDING: Awards are made in amounts greater than $1,500.
DEADLINE: March 1, 2001.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Applications and guidelines may be obtained by contacting: NYCH, 150 Broadway, Suite 1700, New York, NY 10038; telephone (212) 233-1131; fax (212) 233-4607; e-mail nych@nyhumanities.org; website: www.culturefront.org

October Program Grants

New York Council for the Humanities

The New York Council for the Humanities offers October Program Grants to support public programs during State Humanities Month. The goals of State Humanities Month are 1) to celebrate the humanities; 2) to build a sense of shared community among New Yorkers; 3) to increase public awareness of the humanities; and 4) to foster links among cultural agencies around the state. Recipients become co-sponsors of State Humanities Month.
ELIGIBILITY: Non-profit New York State organizations are eligible.
FUNDING: Awards are made between $1,000 and $5,000.
DEADLINE: March 1, 2001 (for State Humanities Month 2001).
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Applications and guidelines may be obtained by contacting: NYCH, 150 Broadway, Suite 1700, New York, NY 10038; telephone (212) 233-1131; fax
(212) 233-4607; e-mail nych@nyhumanities.org; website: www.culturefront.org

Office of Science Financial
   Assistance Program

U. S. Department of Energy

The Office of Science of the United States Department of Energy is accepting grant applications for support of work in the following program areas: Basic Energy Sciences, High Energy Physics, Nuclear Physics, Advanced Scientific Computing, Fusion Energy Sciences, Biological and Environmental Research, and Energy Research Analyses.
ELIGIBILITY: Colleges and universities, non-profit organizations, for-profit commercial organizations, state and local governments, and unaffiliated individuals may apply.
FUNDING: It is anticipated that approximately $400 million will be available for grants and cooperative agreement awards in fiscal year 2001.
DEADLINE: Applications may be submitted at any time.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: When preparing applications, applicants should use the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program Application Guide and Forms located at: http://www.science.doe.gov/production/grants/grants.html. Applicants without Internet access may call (301) 903-5212 for information.

Employment and Training Administration    – Projects for Youth Offenders

U. S. Department of Labor

The United States Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration is accepting grant applications for projects to provide services aimed at youth who are or have been under criminal justice supervision or involved in gangs. The youth employment and developmental activities funded under this program will be used for a structured set of activities focused primarily on placing youth offenders, gang members, and at-risk youth, ages 14-24, into long-term employment at wage levels that will prevent future dependency and/or break the cycle of crime and juvenile delinquency that contributes to recidivism and non-productive activities.
Funding will be available in three categories: I. Model Community Projects; II. Education and Training for Youth Offenders Initiative; and III.