Grants Action News Logo April 2001
Vol. 15, #4

 
 
Information on Available State and Federal Grants

Grants Action News - NYSA
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Info
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  • Breast Cancer Research

  • New Construction Energy Efficiency Program

  • Energy Engineering Services

  • Youthbuild Grants

  • Housing and Urban Development

  • Health Disparities Grants in Minority Health

  • Bilingual/Bicultural Service Demonstration Program

  • Essential Community Facilities in Rural Communities

  • Council on Opportunities for Professional Excellence (COPE)

  • Programs Aiding New York’s Local Governments

  • Grants Action News by E-mail
  • Breast Cancer Research and Education Competition – 2001

    NYS Department of Health

    The New York State Department of Health, Health Research Science Board, has announced its 2001 Breast Cancer Research and Education Competition for Empowerment through Innovative Research and Education (EMPIRE) grants and Postdoctoral Fellowship awards. EMPIRE grants provide support for preliminary testing of novel or high-risk hypotheses or innovative breast cancer outreach activities. Education/outreach activities should allow improved decision-making for consumers (i.e., to determine what works for whom, when and at what cost).
    The Postdoctoral Fellowship awards support the training of basic or clinical scientists with outstanding potential for making significant contributions to the battle against breast cancer. Outcomes of supported activities should benefit subsequent breast cancer research and education efforts, public health policy or the continuum of breast cancer care – from prevention to treatment.
    Proposals may address any topic related to breast cancer causation, prevention, detection, treatment or cure. Investigative approaches appropriate to the proposal topic may be undertaken, including, but not limited to: basic, behavioral, clinical, environmental, epidemiological, or psychosocial research.
    ELIGIBILITY: Any New York State entity capable of supporting research and providing legal and fiscal oversight is eligible. Unaffiliated individuals are ineligible. Entities outside of New York State are eligible through sub-contractual agreements with New York State entities.
    FUNDING: $50,000 in total costs per year for up to two years.
    DEADLINE: June 29, 2001.
    FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Trish Lowney, Program Administrator, e-mail hrsb@wadsworth.org; telephone (518) 474-8543; or fax (518) 486-2798. Interested applicants may access program information on the Health Research Science Board website at: http:www.wadsworth.org/new/rfp/index.htm

     
    New Construction Energy Efficiency Program

    NYS Energy Research and Development Authority

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    Albany, NY 12260
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    The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority is accepting applications for its New Construction Program to design and install energy efficiency into new and renovated buildings. Under the program, project managers will work with approved applicants and their design teams to analyze efficiency opportunities in new or substantially renovated buildings. Project energy modeling, which gives estimates of cost premiums and savings from electric efficiency measures, is available.
    The program provides: technical assistance to evaluate and design energy-efficient options; cash back for installation of cost-effective electric efficiency measures in new or renovated buildings; and cash back for energy-efficient replacement equipment in existing buildings.
    ELIGIBILITY: Businesses, state and local governments, non-profits and private institutions, public and private schools, colleges and universities, multifamily buildings, and health care facilities are eligible. Applicants must be building owners served by one to the following New York Energy Smartsm participants: Central Hudson, Con Edison, NYSEG, Niagara Mohawk, or Orange and Rockland.
    FUNDING: $14.4 million is available
    DEADLINE: Funding is available on a first-come, first-serve basis through June 30, 2001, or until funds are fully committed.
    FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Chris Reohr at (518) 862-1090, ext. 3363; e-mail cjr@nyserda.org; or visit www.nyserda.org.
    Energy Engineering Services Technical Assistance

    NYS Energy Research and Development Authority

    The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), as administrator of New York Energy $mart programs, is seeking applications for Energy Feasibility, Energy Operations Management and Rate Analysis and Aggregation studies. Energy Feasibility Studies offer technical assistance to identify energy efficiency improvements as well as guidance with process improvements, waste minimization opportunities, and improved environmental performance through capital improvements. Energy Operations Management includes developing energy operational procedures, energy planning, facility staff outreach and training programs, and commissioning of existing systems. Rate Analysis and Aggregation helps electric customers analyze electric rates, load shapes, and aggregation opportunities to save money.
    ELIGIBILITY: NYSERDA is particularly interested in working with industrial and commercial facilities, state and local government, non-profit and private institutions, public and private K-12 schools, colleges and universities, multifamily buildings, and health care facilities.
    Eligible participants are New York State electric distribution system customers of Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp., Consolidated Edison Co. of New York, Inc., New York State Electric and Gas Corp., Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation, and Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc.
    FUNDING: NYSERDA will cost-share up to $50,000 on selected Technical Assistance Studies.
    DEADLINE: May 16, 2001.
    FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit www.nyserda.org to learn about this program (PON 583-00). Energy Feasibility Studies questions should be directed to Gregory Lampman at (518) 862-1090, ext. 3372. Energy Operations Management questions should be directed to Scott Smith at (518) 862-1090, ext. 3344. Rate Analysis and Aggregation questions should be directed to Jessica Zweig at (518) 862-1090, ext. 3346. Contractual questions should be directed to Marilyn Dare at (518) 862-1090, ext. 3348.

    …On the Federal Level

    Youthbuild Grants

    U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

    The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development is accepting applications for the Youthbuild program, which helps disadvantaged youth finish high school and obtain job training by rehabilitating and building housing for low-income and homeless individuals. Projects must serve very low-income high school dropouts between the ages of 16 and 24.
    ELIGIBILITY: Public and private non-profit agencies, state and local housing agencies and authorities, state and local governments and other organizations eligible to provide education and job training under federal employment training programs are eligible.
    FUNDING: $52.9 million is available.
    DEADLINE: May 30, 2001.
    FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call the SuperNOFA Information Center at (800) HUD- 8929 or visit HUD’s website at www.hud.gov. Or contact the closest Regional Field Office: New York City HUD Office, 26 Federal Plaza, Suite 3541, New York, NY 10278-0068, telephone (212) 264-4377; Buffalo HUD Office, Lafayette Court, 5th Floor, 465 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14203-1780, telephone (716) 551-5755; or Albany HUD Office, 52 Corporate Circle, Albany, NY 12203-5121, telephone (518) 464-4200.
    Super Notice of Funding Availability (SuperNOFA) for HUD’s Housing, Community Development and Empowerment Programs, and Section 8 Housing Voucher Assistance for Fiscal Year 2001.


    U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

    The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development has released their fiscal year 2001 Super Notice of Funding Availability (SuperNOFA) which announces the availability of approximately $2.75 billion in HUD program funds covering 45 grant categories within programs operated and administered by HUD offices and Section 8 housing voucher assistance.
    FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call the SuperNOFA Information Center at (800) HUD-8929 or visit HUD’s website at www.hud.gov. Or contact the closest Regional Field Office: New York City HUD Office, 26 Federal Plaza, Suite 3541, New York, NY 10278-0068, telephone (212) 264-4377; Buffalo HUD Office, Lafayette Court, 5th Floor, 465 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14203-1780, telephone (716) 551-5755; or Albany HUD Office, 52 Corporate Circle, Albany, NY 12203-5121, telephone (518) 464-4200.


    Health Disparities Grants in Minority Health

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

    The United States Department of Health and Human Services is accepting applications for fiscal year 2001 Health Disparities Grants in Minority Health. The purpose of the program is to reduce health disparities among racial and ethnic populations through local pilot and small-scale projects which address a demonstrated health problem or health-related issue.
    This program is intended to demonstrate the merit of using local organizations to develop, implement and conduct pilot or small-scale community-based projects which address a wide range of health problems and issues related to health disparities in local minority communities.
    ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must be a private non-profit, minority or public community-based organization which addresses health and human services, a Historically Black College or University, Hispanic Serving Institution, or Tribal College or University.
    FUNDING: About $1 million is expected to be available to fund between 20 and 30 awards.
    DEADLINE: May 21, 2001.
    FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Karen Campbell, Acting Grants Management Officer, Division of Management Operations, Office of Minority Health, Rockwell II Building, Suite 1000, 5515 Security Lane, Rockville, MD 20852; telephone (301) 594-0758.


    Bilingual/Bicultural Service Demonstration Program

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

    The United States Department of Health and Human Services is accepting applications for the Bilingual/Bicultural Service Demonstration Program. The purpose of the program is to:

    • Improve and expand the capacity for linguistic and cultural competence of health care professionals and paraprofessionals working with limited-English-proficient (LEP) minority communities; and
    • Improve the accessibility and utilization of health care services among the LEP minority populations.
    These grants are intended to demonstrate the merit of programs that involve partnerships between minority community-based organizations and health care facilities in a collaborative effort to:
    • Address cultural and linguistic barriers to effective health care service delivery; and
    • Increase access to effective health care for LEP minorities living in the United States.
    ELIGIBILITY: Private non-profit, minority or public community-based organizations which address health and human services and serve targeted LEP minority communities are eligible.
    FUNDING: Approximately $1.25 million is expected to be available to fund 9 to 15 awards.
    DEADLINE: May 18, 2001.
    FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Karen Campbell, Acting Grants Management Officer, Division of Management Operations, Office of Minority Health, Rockwell II Building, Suite 1000, 5515 Security Lane, Rockville, MD 20852; telephone (301) 594-0758.

    Essential Community Facilities in Rural Communities

    U. S. Department of Agriculture

    The United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing Service, has announced the availability of funds through its Community Facilities grant program. The purpose of the program is to develop essential community facilities in rural communities with extreme high unemployment and severe economic depression. Funding is also available for community planning and implementation related to these essential community facilities.
    Funding is intended to complement rather than compete with other credit sources.
    ELIGIBILITY: Grants are made available to public entities, such as municipalities, counties, and special-service districts, as well as to eligible non-profit corporations and tribal governments.
    FUNDING: $47.5 million.
    DEADLINE: Applications may be submitted at any time until funds are exhausted.
    FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Gail Giannotta, The Galleries of Syracuse, 441 S. Salina Street, Suite 357, Syracuse, NY 13202-254; telephone (315) 477-6400.


    Grant Writing

    Council on Opportunities for Professional Excellence (COPE)

    New Rochelle and Kingston The Council on Opportunities for Professional Excellence (COPE) is offering two full-day grant writing seminars in April. The class costs $145 per person or $118 per person if two or more from the same organization attend.
    New Rochelle, NY at the Ramada Plaza Inn – April 23, 2001
    Kingston, NY at the Ramada Inn of Kingston – April 24, 2001
    FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call (845) 756-COPE or e-mail jnb@copeinc.com


    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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