PUBLIC AND PRIVATE AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, AND INDIVIDUALS

Applications will be accepted through May 30, 2007 for funding assistance to support wineries in improving their web sites and more effectively using the sites as marketing tools. Eligible applicants include wineries that produce wine from grapes, other fruit, or honey and hold a valid license from the State of New York Liquor Authority with any of the following licenses being acceptable: Winery, Special Winery, Farm Winery, Special Farm Winery or Micro Winery. Awards shall not exceed 75 percent of the total cost of a project up to a maximum grant award of $1,000. Grant recipients must match awards made under this program with at least 25 percent cash or in-kind services.

For an application, contact: Meg McCabe at meg. [email protected], or call (518) 457-2195, or visit the “Funding Opportunities” section of the Department's website at www.agmkt.state.ny.us.

NON-PROFIT 501(c)(3) (NOT HIGHER ED) AND NON-PROFIT (NOT 501(c)(3))

This announcement supersedes the prior Notice of Availability of State and Federal Funds published for this Child Care Resource and Referral funding opportunity that was published on February 21, 2007.

There are two items to note:

(1) There has been a revision to the RFP (maximum county funding levels have been revised) and that revision will be included on the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Online Bidders Profile (OBL) on March 30, 2007. Please refer to the RFP documents for that revision.

(2) The application date has been extended to May 25, 2007 and there will be an additional Questions and Answers teleconference held on April 16, 2007 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Directions for dialing in to that bidders' Questions and Answers teleconference will be attached to the RFP documents listed on the above mentioned OBL. A transcript of those Questions and Answers will be available and posted on the OCFS OBL on April 18, 2007.

The initial Questions and Answers as well as the revisions to the current RFP were posted on the OCFS OBL on March 30, 2007.

Application Date:

April 30, 2007 — extended to May 25, 2007

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services, (OCFS) is pleased to announce two funding opportunities in the RFP. The Child Care Resource and Referral services (CCR&R). has approximately $19 million available for the provision of CCR&R services state-wide. The Infant/Toddler Regional services (I/T) has approximately $1.1 million available to provide regional (I/T) services. The New York State Office of Children and Family Services, (OCFS) is seeking applicants for two program initiatives through the RFP. The first is the Child Care Resource and Referral services (CCR&R) for the provision of CCR&R services on a per district basis. The CCR&R agencies represent a critical link between the State's efforts to oversee and strengthen the child care system and provide quality child care services to New York State's families. The second initiative Infant/Toddler Regional services (I/T) will seeks proposals for services on a regional basis. Technical Assistance Centers will be funded on a regional basis to promote an understanding of the importance of and strategies for improving the quality of care for infants and toddlers.

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services, (OCFS) is pleased to announce two funding opportunities in the RFP. The first initiative, CCR&R programs will be funded to supply vital child care support services to parents, providers, employers, and communities across New York State. CCR&R services include information on the components of quality child care; referrals to child care providers and programs; and technical assistance to child care providers and programs. The second initiative will fund Regional Infant/Toddler Technical Assistance services to include providing technical assistance to child care providers on best practices in serving infant and toddlers; assisting CCR&Rs and licensers and registrars within the region as they also support the development and maintenance of child care providers serving this age cohort.

For an application, contact: Diane Miller, Bureau of Early Childhood Services, 52 Washington St., N. Bldg., Rm. 338, Rensselaer, NY 12144, (518) 474-9614

LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCIES; NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS; OR OTHER 501(c)(3) ORGANIZATIONS

Eligible applicants for funding must be local public agencies; not-for-profit corporations; or other 501 (C)(3) organizations, including but not limited to community and faith-based organizations or religious organizations. State agencies are not eligible for funding. Priority will be given to applicants applying for start-up of a Family Resource Center located in one of the following targeted counties: Albany, Allegany, Broome, Cattaraugus, Cayuga, Chautauqua, Chemung, Chenango, Clinton, Columbia, Cortland, Delaware, Erie, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Monroe, Oneida, Orange, Oswego, Otsego, Schenectady, Schoharie, Schuyler, Steuben, St. Lawrence, Warren, Wyoming, Yates, and New York City. Eligible applicants must submit a Letter of Intent in order to apply for funding.

The William B. Hoyt Memorial Children And Family Trust Fund (Trust Fund) administers state appropriated funds as well as the federal Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention Program (CBCAP). The Trust Fund's mission is to prevent family violence in all forms, to engage families before abuse occurs, or at the very least, at the point when it is first recognized, and to promote the well being and safety of our children, adults, families and communities. The purpose of these funds is to develop, continue, and/or enhance programs that stress primary and secondary prevention, broad family support services, and coordination of appropriate and effective intervention for individuals that may experience family violence including child abuse, domestic violence and elder abuse. By shifting the focus of prevention efforts from family risks and deficits to family strengths and resiliency, families are more likely to become engaged before abuse occurs. Likewise, by building on protective factors that include parental resiliency, social connections, knowledge of parenting and child development, concrete support in time of need, and social and emotional competence in children, prevention programs increase the likelihood of developing partnerships with families who seek out services to help build on their existing strengths.

Applications will be accepted through: May 30, 2007 no later than 5 pm.

Description:

Funding may be renewed for up to four years beyond the original contract period, pending availability of funds, and according to the Trust Fund spend down formula (Year One=100 percent, Year Two=100 percent, Year Three=75 percent, and Year Four=50 percent). Any programs funded beyond four years would be supported at the 50 percent level.

For an application, contact: Judith Richards, Office of Children and Family Services, 52 Washington St., 331 N., Rensselaer, NY 12144-6824, (518) 474-9613 or email to [email protected]

SCHOOL DISTRICTS, BOARDS OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, POSTSECONDARY INSTITUTIONS, AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTERS.

Approximately $5 million is available to fund Career Pathways grants in the 2007–08 school year.

Programs must be designed to lead students to a two-year associate or four-year bachelor's degree or a two-year certificate. They must develop and maintain comprehensive linkages between secondary schools and postsecondary educational institutions. Programs must provide technical preparation in at least one of the following fields: engineering technology, applied science, mechanical, industrial, practical art or trade, agriculture, health or business.

Applications for funding are available at www.emsc.nysed.gov under Funding Opportunities. Applications must be postmarked by June 11, 2007 and submitted to the State Education Department.

For more information, contact: Bernard McInerney, Career and Technical Education Team at (518) 474-4157.

PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS, CHARTER SCHOOLS AND BOARDS OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATION SERVICES

Approximately 4.9 million is available in the 2007–08 school year for grants to provide services to homeless children and youth. Programs developed under this grant are intended to ensure that children who are homeless will receive equal access to educational programs. Funds may be used for educational support services, parent education, staff development and other support services to homeless children, youth and their families.

Applications for funding are available at www.emsc.nysed.gov under Funding Opportunities. Applications must be postmarked by June 11, 2007 and submitted to the State Education Department.

For more information, please contact: Patricia McGuirk at (518) 474-5283

FUNDING FOR COMMUNITIES TO HELP ASSESS AND ADDRESS ENVIRONMENTAL HARMS AND RISKS NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION (NFP) OR PARTNER WITH A NFP THAT WILL ACT AS THE FINANCIAL AGENT FOR THE GROUP

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the availability of 2007 State assistance funding under the Environmental Justice Community Impact Research Grant program.

Environmental justice is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin or income with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations and policies. Environmental justice efforts focus on improving the environment in under served communities, specifically minority and low-income communities, addressing disproportionate adverse environmental impacts that may exist in those communities, and ensuring meaningful public participation and environmental benefits.

The Environmental Justice Grants are being made available to local groups that address environmental and/or related public health problems in their communities. Applicants must be located in their proposed project area and must have over 50 percent of their members living in that area. Each applicant community group must either be a Not-For-Profit Corporation (NFP) or partner with an NFP that will act as the financial agent for the group.

Eligible grant projects must address the exposure of communities to multiple environmental harms and risks and include research and education components. Grants will range from the minimum amount of $2,500 to the maximum amount of $25,000. DEC will determine the amount of the grant award based on the scope of the project identified in the application. In 2006, more than $220,000 in funding was awarded. For 2007, nearly $800,000 in grant funding is available.

Projects that could be eligible for Environmental Justice Grants include but are not limited to: community inventories of industrial, municipal, or commercial facilities; assessment and removal of mercury in schools; mobile source emission tracking and monitoring; demonstration projects such as green rooftops and alternative energy projects; research into harms and risks to subsistence fishing populations that use waterways restricted for fish consumption; or projects to identify industrial, commercial or municipal processes that result in pollution, and monitoring the impacts on a community. All research projects must be used to expand the community's knowledge and understanding of how to mitigate exposure to environmental impacts and improve quality of life.

Grant applications are available from the DEC Office of Environmental Justice by calling 1-866-229-0497 or by visiting the DEC website at www.dec.state.ny.us/website/ej/ejgrant2007.html. Applications are due on Tuesday, July 17, 2007. Additional information, including frequently asked questions will also be posted on the DEC Website.

For technical assistance information or general application questions, contact: Monica Kreshik, Environmental Justice Coordinator or Douglas Morrison, Environmental Program Specialist at the DEC Office of Environmental Justice, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY, 12233-1500. Toll free: 1-866-229-0497, Telephone: 518-402-8556, email: [email protected]

MUNICIPALITIES AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITH AN OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY

Municipalities and not-for profit organizations with an ownership interest in the property may apply for funds under Title 9 of the Environmental Protection Act of 1993 for the acquisition, development and improvement of parks, historic properties and heritage areas. In addition, municipalities may apply for funds under the Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund for the acquisition and development of outdoor recreation facilities.

Competitive applications to receive aid are required and will be accepted through June 29, 2007 for grants made available under these programs.

This is a matching grant program, therefore grant recipients will be expected to provide at least 50 percent match to these awards.

Applications and information on workshops can be found on our website at http://www.nysparks.com/grants or contact: T. Kevin Burns, Chief of Grants, Bureau of Grants Management, Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, at the above address or call (518) 474-0427, Fax (518) 486-7377