Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is sending a bulletin to residents, organizations and local governments about a series of grants available from the state, the federal government and private entities. Each month, the Assembly provides an updated list of grants for a variety of categories, ranging from funding for transportation projects to supporting family caregivers.

“During a time of economic recovery, grants can play an even greater role in helping a town complete needed road repairs or provide vital assistance to a family caring for a loved one in need,” said Palmesano. “Many people don’t realize how many opportunities are available because they aren’t sure where to look. The ‘Grant Action News’ bulletin helps make finding these grants much easier by consolidating the information and making it available to everyone. It is my 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 and lead to stronger communities in our rural region.”

The “Grant Action News” bulletin is updated at the beginning of each month with new grants available and information on how to apply. In the coming months, Assemblyman 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.

Those interested may sign up for monthly direct mail or email updates on the latest grants available, and can find a more detailed list of the current and previously offered grants by going to: http://assembly.state.ny.us/gan/. A brief summary of this month’s “Grant Action News” is available below:

State Grants:

-The Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) is accepting applications for the Transportation Enhancement Program (TEP). This funding is designed for projects focused on developing cultural, aesthetic, historic or environmental significance. Eligible parties include Municipalities (county, city, town or village), state agencies other than NYSDOT, and state or local authorities; not-for-profits may apply if sponsored by one of the aforementioned groups. Application deadline is August 16, 2013. Call 518-485-9959 or visit www.dot.ny.gov/programs/tep.

Federal Grants:

-The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is offering their Bridging Cultures at Community Colleges grant, which is designed to encourage exploration of how other cultures have impacted America. Eligible parties include non-profits with 501(c)(3) status, and state and local government agencies. Application deadline is August 27, 2013. Call 202-606-8380 or visit www.neh.gov/grants/education/bridging-cultures-community-colleges.

-The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) is offering funding for Senior Corps programs that engage adults 55 and over in community service activities. Eligible parties include non-profits, faith-based organizations, higher education institutions, government-recognized Veteran Service Organizations, and public agencies including state, city and county governments. Letters of intent are due by August 9, 2013, applications are due by September 10, 2013. Visit www.nationalservice.gov/build-your-capacity/grants/funding-opportunities/2013/2014-rsvp-competition.

Private Grants:

-The Family Caregivers Alliance is offering grants to organizations that help families and informal caregivers of adults with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Eligible parties include non-profits with 501(c)(3) status, government agencies, and institutions of higher education. Application deadline is August 16, 2013. Visit www.caregiver.org/caregiver/jsp/content_node.jsp?nodeid=2188.

-The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation is offering grants for organizations that provide services to individuals with paralysis. Eligible parties include non-profits with 501(c)(3) status. Application deadline is September 3, 2013. Call 800-539-7309 or visit:www.christopherreeve.org/site/c.ddJFKRNoFiG/b.4425935/k.6491/Quality_of_Life_Grants.htm.

Scholar Grants:

-The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is offering two-year grants to postdoctoral scholars studying population health and how to contribute to public policy. Eligible parties include postdoctoral scholars that are U.S. citizens or permanent residents not receiving support from another research fellowship or traineeship in the fields of behavioral and social sciences, the biological and natural sciences, health professions, public policy, public health, history, demography, environmental sciences, urban planning or engineering. Application deadline is September 20, 2013. Call 212-419-3566 or visit www.rwjf.org/en/grants/calls-for-proposals/2013/rwjf-health---society-scholars-.html.

-The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is awarding grants for research topics that may include cultural, educational, historical, theoretical or scientific aspects of theatrical motion pictures. Eligible parties include established scholars, writers and historians not currently pursing university degrees. Application deadline is October 1, 2013. Call 310-247-3031 or visit www.oscars.org/education-outreach/grants/filmscholars/index.html.

Grant Writing Request Training:

-The Foundation Center is offering a series of classes, starting August 7, 2013 and going until August 14, 2013, to help assist grant seekers in the best methods of seeking support in a variety of topics and skills. To register, call 212-620-4230 or visit http://www.foundationcenter.org/; space is limited.