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Rowan University faculty now have the opportunity to streamline their grant discovery efforts with access to the USDR Federal Grant Finder Tool. In collaboration with the US Digital Response (USDR) team and the NJ Department of the Treasury Grants Management Office, this tool automates the search for federal funding opportunities and helps identify potential partnerships easily. 

 

This resource is available at no cost to Rowan faculty, making it easier than ever to explore funding avenues. To access the tool, you will need login credentials. Simply submit a request, and the team will guide you through the onboarding process. For department-wide access, please reach out, and the team will provide additional details.

 

For more information and to submit your request, visit www.grants.nj.gov.

 

Dear Colleagues,

 

As you might be aware, we have an opportunity to apply to the EPA Region 2, Thriving Communities program administered by Fordham University. Several faculty members participated in development sessions with the program’s co-lead, Dr. Julie Gafney, this past spring. This program will provide awards “to help uplift disadvantaged and hard-to-reach communities” in the region (NY, NJ, PR, VI) ranging from $75K to $350K. A priority will be placed on projects that leverage community-driven projects. Projects related to Assessments, Capacity Building, and Shovel Ready projects will be considered.

 

Per Dr. Gafney’s recommendation, if you are thinking about a larger-scale project, you may wish to consider applying early in the process, as the window for completion will be three years from the launch of the RFP.  

 

RFP can be found here: https://www.fordham.edu/about/living-the-mission/thriving-communities/application.

 

For your reference, here are the EPA’s and Fordham’s award announcements:

 

 

If you have any additional questions, please contact Sean Fischer at fischers@rowan.edu.