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Investments Will Expand Early Childhood Education, Further Medical Research, And Strengthen Access To Healthcare

Binghamton, NY – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today announced over $10 million in federal funding for Greater Opportunities for Broome and Chenango, Inc., SUNY Binghamton, Cornell University, and the Family Health Network of Central New York, Inc.

The funds are available through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Rep. Molinaro is a supporter of Head Start, HHS research opportunities, and Community Health Centers. For Fiscal Year 2024, Rep. Molinaro is advocating for robust funding for HHS, which will support the distribution of future federal funds.

Rep. Molinaro said, “I am thrilled to announce over $10 million in federal funding is going to Greater Opportunities for Broome and Chenango, Inc., SUNY Binghamton, Cornell University, and Family Health Network of Central NY, Inc. These investments will help expand early childhood education, further medical research, and strengthen access to healthcare.”

A full list of the grants can be found below:

Greater Opportunities for Broome and Chenango, Inc. is receiving $2,744,923 for its Head Start Program, which provides comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services to children from low-income families.

Cornell University is receiving $3,792,922 for pharmacology research and $776,752 for allergy and immunology research.

SUNY Binghamton is receiving $783,365 for alcohol abuse treatment research.

The Family Health Network of Central New York, Inc. is receiving $2,300,207 to support the continuation of care.