Program Director: Danielle Tierno

Source of Funds: BCC Foundation’s Frederick Emerson Innovation Fund and the Kent & Barbara Turner Fund

Abstract: Provides eligible SUNY Broome students with emergency financial assistance to help pay for essential non-tuition expenses, such as unexpected medical bills, academic program fees not covered by tuition, unexpected distance learning expenses (i.e., internet service, computer/laptop),  housing, utilities, and other living expenses. The intent of doing so is to increase the likelihood of students being academically retained and successful during times of financial hardship.

Grant Period: September 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022

Amount of Grant: $50,000

Program Director: Dr. Michele Snyder

Source of Funds: Empire State Development Corp via Binghamton Local Development Corp sub-award

Abstract: Provides small businesses with technical assistance (i.e., webinars, workshops, trainings, funding application development) to successfully recover from the negative fiscal impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Grant Period: May 1, 2021 – April 30, 2022

Amount of Grant: $200,000

Program Co-Directors: Shelli Reals, Danielle Tierno

Source of Funds: State University of New York

Abstract: Provides customized supports for single parents attending SUNY Broome. Participants receive on-campus childcare, intensive personalized guidance, educational supports, and assistance in transitioning to four-year institutions.   These comprehensive systems of support will ensure that single parent students are able to access higher education opportunities and help move themselves and their children out of poverty.

Grant Period: February 1, 2020 – June 30, 2023

Amount of Grant: $270,000

Perkins Grant Officer: Shelli Reals

Source of Funds: Federal Perkins V Funds awarded by the NY State Education Department (NYSED)

Abstract: Supports five goal areas intended to drive the direction and vision for Career & Technical Education (CTE) at SUNY Broome: (1) Supporting CTE Students with Disabilities via Access to Assistive Technologies & Personalized Support; (2) Adopting a Community Learning Model of Student Support Services Provision to Improve CTE Student Performance Indicators Across the Student Life Cycle; (3) Improving CTE Programs to Better Align with Regional Workforce Needs in the Health Care Industry; (4) Improving Programs of Study to Better Align with Workforce Needs of the Region’s IT & Advanced Manufacturing Industries; and (5) Improving Data Gathering Methods & the Use of CTE Student Performance Assessments to Better Inform Program Outcomes. These goal areas and their associated grant-funded activities, personnel, and equipment purchases were derived from the data, needs, and gaps identified in the institution’s Community Local Needs Assessment, which was a NYSED-required process to receive Perkins funding in the 2020-21 & 201-2022 grant years.

Grant Period: July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022

Amount of Grant: $562,804

Program Director: Robert Lofthouse

Source of Funds: NYSERDA

Abstract: To install a closed loop geothermal system on campus; create a new student-centered Sustainability Sandbox on campus; establish a green revolving fund for implementing energy conservation measures identified by student-faculty teams; provide student team members (8+) who enroll in a clean energy and sustainability course with an honorarium to encourage active participation and longevity of interest.

Grant Period: May 16, 2016 – December 31, 2019

Amount of Grant: $1,000,000