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Weekly Grants Update - June 5, 2023

By Vanessa Gonzales posted 06-05-2023 04:33 PM

  

The National Special Districts Coalition provides weekly highlights for CSDA Members on newly-opened federal grant opportunities, as curated by The Ferguson Group (TFG). Districts pursuing grants but are uncertain of their options may complete NSDC’s Project Idea Portal for a connection directly to TFG. This week’s selection of new grant opportunities include:

Department of Energy

FY 2023 Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) Program Wide Funding Opportunity Announcement  

WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to support the government-wide approach to the climate crisis by driving innovation that can lead to the deployment of clean energy technologies, which are critical for climate protection. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? For-profit entities, non-profit entities, individuals, state governments, local governments, and tribal governments

TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? $99.5 million

WHEN'S IT DUE? June 26, 2023 (Concept Papers), August 11, 2023 (Full Application)

Department of

Homeland Security

FY 2023 Rural Emergency Medical Communications Demonstration Project (REMCDP)  

WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to support demonstration projects that examine communications barriers and identify solutions that enhance existing emergency communications infrastructure to improve the delivery of rural medical care and address National Emergency Communications Plan (NECP) implementation gaps. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? State and local governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, U.S. territories, and Federally recognized tribal governments

TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? $4 million

WHEN'S IT DUE? July 28, 2023

Environmental Protection Agency

FY 2024 Brownfields Job Training (JT) Grants

WHAT DOES IT FUND? This program provides funding for Brownfields Job Training programs that recruit, train, and retain a local, skilled workforce by prioritizing unemployed and under-employed residents to obtain the skills and credentials needed for pathways into full-time employment in various aspects of hazardous and solid waste management and within the larger environmental field. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? Local and state governments, redevelopment agencies, land clearance authorities, Native American tribes, Alaskan Native Regional Corporation, Alaska Native Village Corporation, Metlakatla Indian Community, and nonprofit organizations

TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? $12 million

WHEN'S IT DUE? August 2, 2023

Federal Communications Commission

FY 2023 Affordable Connectivity Outreach Grant Program (Round 2)

WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to bridge the digital divide by facilitating the promotion of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and increasing awareness of, and participation in, the ACP among eligible households. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? Local and state governments, and subdivisions thereof, tribal governments, public housing agencies, tribal designated housing agencies, social service providers, education institutions, workforce development training organizations, nonprofit organizations, community-based organizations, community anchor institutions, public service organizations, or consortia of any of the previously mentioned entities

TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? $5 million

WHEN'S IT DUE? June 30, 2023

Library of Congress

FY 2023 Lewis-Houghton Civics and Democracy Initiative

WHAT DOES IT FUND? This program provides funding to develop digitally enabled learning initiatives for secondary education based on creative arts-driven instructions, especially focused on music in history, civics, and democracy. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? Public or private organizations, either nonprofit or for-profit, including local and state governments, school districts, Indian tribes and tribal organizations, library systems, and museums

TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? Unspecified

WHEN'S IT DUE? June 30, 2023 

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