My top priority as your Member of Congress is to help our community prosper. That is why I am providing this resource page to help you find and apply for available Scholarships, Grants, and Federal Contracts that can finance your goals.

I hope you find this page beneficial. The American Dream is one click away.

I. Scholarships: Our youth, artists, and scholars hoping to nurture their talents deserve every opportunity to afford higher education and demonstrate their potential to society. There are many scholarships available to aid our young and brightest Americans build a stronger future.  Click here for more information on student aid opportunities.

II. Grants: There are many grant opportunities out there that are available from the federal government, corporations, non-profit organizations, foundations, and charitable trusts.  The funds distributed are used to carry out a very specific purpose and there are grants available for a wide selection of topics.  Click here for more information on grants and federal domestic assistance.

III. Federal Contracts: Many may opt to create their own employment opportunities. Doing business with the government provides great opportunities for those who want to create their own destinies. Federal, state and city contracting can help capitalize and create additional revenues for your families.  Knowing how to access the resources available is critical to success.  Click here for more information on business opportunities with the federal government.

I. Scholarships

• Federal Pell Grants for education:
  http://www.ed.gov/category/program/federal-pell-grant-program
• Fulbright Program:
  Sponsored by US Department of State, for BA/BS graduates, Master's and doctoral candidates, young professionals, artists, musicians, writers, journalists
  http://us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html
• NY State HESC:
  www.hesc.com/content.nsf/SFC/Grants_Scholarships_and_Awards
• Hispanic Scholarship Foundation:
  http://www.hsf.net/default.aspx
• Nursing Education:
  www.nysna.org/education/schools/scholarships.html
• New England Society in the City of New York:
  Must be an incoming freshman: Deadline: June 1, 2013
  http://www.nesnyc.org/philanthropic-program/scholarship-overview
• Flag Manufacturers Association of America:
  www.fmaa-usa.com/about/scholarship.php
• Western Gold Association:
  Scholarship for caddies.
  http://www.wgaesf.org/site/c.dwJTKiO0JgI8G/b.6021411/k.8F77/Scholarships.htm
• The Scholastic:
  www.artandwriting.org/Scholarships/AllianceScholarships
• ASHRAE:
  The Arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world.
  www.ashrae.org/students/page/1271

II. Grants

• www.Grants.gov:
  There are a few grants available for individuals on but most of the grants are for government organizations, education organizations, public housing organizations, non-profit organizations, and small businesses. For eligibility, please go to http://www.grants.gov/aboutgrants/eligibility.jsp. Register: http://www.grants.gov/applicants/applicants.jsp to register, find and apply to grants.

        Below are some examples of the many federal grants available.

          Close Date Opportunity and Title Agency

         02/13/2012       Policy Research Centers Grant Program 
                                   National Institute of Food and Agriculture  

         04/10/2012       Choice Neighborhood Implementation Grants
                                    Department of Housing and Urban Development

         09/30/2012       International Emergency Food Assistance                                     
                                    Agency for International Development

• Foundation Center:
  A web search portal of foundations
  http://foundationcenter.org/
                                      
• NYC Grant Watch:
  A web site that lists available grants
  nyc.grantwatch.com/
                                    

III. Government Contracts

• Federal Business Opportunities:
  Announcements of federal contract opportunities
  www.fbo.gov
• New York State Office of General Services:
  Contracting opportunities at the state level
  ogs.ny.gov
• City Record on-line:
  Contracting opportunities at the city/local level
  http://a856-internet.nyc.gov/nycvendoronline/home.asp
• Small Business Administration:
  Provides contracting opportunities and a guide for selling to the government
  www.SBA.gov
• Sub-Contracting Network:
  Identify subcontract opportunities
  www.Sub-Net.gov
• Women Businesses:
  Contracting opportunities for women
  www.womenbiz.gov
• General Services Administration:
  Government chief acquisition agency
  www.GSA.gov
• Minority Business Development Agency:
  Assistance with contracts
  http://www.mbda.gov/
• Office of Small Business Utilization (OSBU):
  Promotes access to GSA's procurement opportunities for small, minority, veteran, and women-owned business owners
  http://www.gsa.gov/portal/category/21015