Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) announced U.S. Department of Education Fiscal Year 2017 grants for Upward Bound Programs at SUNY Plattsburgh and SUNY Adirondack. Congresswoman Stefanik wrote letters of support to the Department of Education on behalf of these applicants.
“I am pleased to announce these important grants for these excellent higher education institutions in our district,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “The Upward Bound program provides critical support for students preparing for higher education, and this funding will go a long way to help students in our district succeed. I am pleased my office was able to help secure this funding and encourage other organizations in our district to reach out to my offices for assistance with federal grants.”
The full amount of these grants is listed below.
No. |
PR/Award |
Applicant Name |
Budget Amount |
1 |
P047A170013 |
Adirondack Community College |
$257,500.00 |
2 |
P047A170121 |
Research Foundation for SUNY/SUNY Plattsburgh |
$631,596.00 |
3 |
P047A170014 |
Adirondack Community College |
$270,375.00 |
4 |
P047A170124 |
Research Foundation for SUNY/SUNY Plattsburgh |
$270,375.00 |