My office can assist you by identifying sources of federal grant funding, providing information about particular federal programs, assisting with proposal development and follow-up, writing letters of support, and acting as your advocate to federal agencies. My staff is not available to write grants for your organization.

I encourage you to contact Jeff Rodgers, Congressional Liaison in my office,  as soon as you begin exploring federal grant opportunities. All requests for letters of support should be made at least two weeks prior to the grant deadline. Jeff can be contacted through the following phone numbers and email address:

Rochester area: (585) 232-4850

Email address: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Federal, foundation and corporate funding are all available to support state and community projects. The following links contain information on sources of grant funding and offer advice on crafting successful grant proposals.

• Guidelines for Requesting a Congressional Letter of Support
• Grants and Federal Domestic Assistance -- provides overview and tips, reviews key sources, and demonstrates doing a typical grant request
• Business Opportunities with the Federal Government
• Assistance Obtaining a Federal Appropriation