Thank you for your interest in attending one of our nation’s service academies.

In order to be considered for an appointment to a United States service academy, each applicant must obtain a nomination from an authorized nominating source. These include the President, Vice President, U.S. Senators, and/or Congressional Representative.  

To receive a nomination from our office, applicants must complete a nomination file, which includes: a completed application form, high school transcripts, ACT/SAT scores, an essay, a current photo, and three letters of recommendation. A committee, composed of service academies alumni, will review each file and schedule interviews with the top candidates. After the interviews are conducted, the committee recommends which candidates are best qualified to receive a nomination and our office submits those nominations to the respective academies.

For more details about the nomination process and additional requirements, please download our Congressional Nominations Information Packet. You can also review our page of Frequently Asked Questions.

To apply for a nomination, click here.

If you have any additional questions, please contact our office at 407-615-8889.

Best wishes to you as you pursue your goal of attending one of the U.S. service academies and serving our country.

Si no ha podido recibir una respuesta de parte de alguna agencia federal dentro de un período de tiempo razonable o si siente que ha sido tratado injustamente, mi oficina puede asistirle y proveerle la información que necesita. Aunque no podemos garantizarle un resultado favorable, haremos todo lo posible para que reciba una respuesta justa a su problema a la mayor brevedad posible.*

Los residentes del Distrito Congresional 9 de la Florida pueden contactar mi oficina para asistencia con agencias federales y con mucho gusto mi personal le asistirá en español. Para poder servirle mejor, por favor imprima y complete el Formulario de Autorización. En el formulario usted debe incluir toda información pertinente incluyendo:

• Su número de Seguro Social, si su caso es con la Administración del  Seguro Social;
• Número del caso de VA, si su caso es con el Departamento de Asuntos del Veterano (VA);
• Número de Identificación de Contribuyente (número de Seguro Social, si es un individuo) para un problema con el Servicio de Rentas Internas (IRS);
• Su dirección, número de teléfono de su casa y un número de teléfono diurno (si es diferente al de la casa), para poder recibir de usted cualquier información adicional que necesitemos;
• Copias de cualquier documento relevante o correspondencia que haya recibido de parte la agencia envuelta;
• Su firma.

Importante:
Este documento cumple con los requisitos de la Ley de Privacidad de 1974 (5 U.S.C. § 552a), la cual requiere que los Miembros del Congreso o su personal obtengan autorización por escrito antes de que puedan obtener de alguna tercera persona o de alguna agencia del gobierno información relacionada con cualquier caso personal de un constituyente. Necesitamos tener su firma para poder proceder con este tipo de solicitud.  

Después de completar el Formulario de Privacidad, fírmelo con fecha y envíelo por correo a la dirección indicada aquí abajo. Por favor incluya cualquier otro documento que usted crea que pueda ayudar a nuestro personal a asistirle a obtener la solución que busca.

Envié su formulario completado a:
Office of Congressman Alan Grayson
Attention: Constituent Services
101 North Church Street, Suite 550
Kissimmee, FL 34741 (City Hall)
Fax: (407) 846-2087
Phone: (407) 615-8889

Para someter sus documentos electrónicamente, o para cualquier pregunta relacionada a un caso existente, por favor envié un correo electrónico a: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Thank you for contacting my office for assistance with a federal grant. I have made it a priority to increase the grants awarded to agencies, municipalities, and non-profit organizations in my district.

The federal grants process can be confusing to navigate. It is my privilege to provide you with a variety of services to assist you locating federal grant funds. This guide was designed to help answer some of your questions and serve as a resource in the application process.

In addition, I have established the Federal Grants Notification System, which provides constituents with regular updates about new federal grant opportunities. To sign up for the Grants Notification System, click here.

If you have any questions about grants, feel free to contact my District Office at 407-615-8889.

My office can help local businesses, organizations, and groups in the 9th Congressional District identify and apply for federal grants.

If you are seeking a letter of support for your grant application, please use the guidelines below to help expedite your request, or print the PDF here.

• Submit your request at least two weeks prior to the due date.
• Include the full name of the grant for which you are applying.
• Provide the names and physical addresses of the agencies, and contact person(s) the letter of support should be addressed to.
• Include your organization’s complete physical mailing address and telephone number. Please note: letters cannot be sent by overnight service to post office boxes.
• Summarize your organization, its services, and how the grant money would be used in a 2-3 page letter. Alternatively, you can provide a copy of the project abstract.
• Explain whether the letter of support should be mailed directly to the awarding agency, with a carbon copy mailed to your organization, or if the letter should be returned directly to you.
• Provide a deadline. When should the letter be returned to you or the appropriate agency?

Submit your request to Congressman Grayson’s office by mail or fax at:

Congressman Alan Grayson

Attn: Jose Rodriguez

5842 S Semoran Boulevard

Orlando, FL 32822

Phone: 407-615-8889

Fax: (407) 615-8890

June 1st marks the start of the 2014 hurricane season. Before the season begins, please make sure that you are prepared for the possibility of a tropical storm or hurricane. Storm systems can change quickly and unexpectedly, so preparation is the best way to avoid injury or damage to property. Here are a few tips to help you prepare:

• Monitor weather conditions, and follow directions from state and local officials. Get up-to-date advisories on storms impacting Central Florida and your local community at www.FloridaDisaster.Org. For the latest information on weather, including advisories, tracking maps, and satellite and radar images, visit the National Hurricane Center at www.NHC.NOAA.Gov. 
• Know your evacuation route, and follow evacuation orders from local officials immediately. Learn more at www.Ready.Gov/Evacuating-Yourself-and-Your-Family. 
• Create an emergency plan, and have an emergency contact number for someone out-of-state, who knows where you are in the event of an emergency. Learn more at www.Ready.Gov/Make-a-Plan. 
• Know your local emergency contact information. We’ve compiled a list of our local, state, and federal government contacts below, for your reference.
• Build an emergency supply kit, which includes essential items to help you and your family survive for at least 72 hours after a hurricane. Find a checklist in www.Ready.Gov/Build-A-Kit. Your emergency supplies kit should include items such as:
  • Water (one gallon of water per-person, per-day, for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation, is recommended) and food (at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food, as well as a can-opener)
  • Portable, battery-powered radio or television with extra batteries, flashlight, matches in a waterproof container, signal flare, and fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit, first aid manual (available at www.ready.gov), and a supply of prescription medicines
  • Extra set of car keys, credit card and cash, as well as personal identification, insurance policy paperwork, and other important family documents
  • Map of your area and Family Disaster Plan
  • Special items for infants, such as formula and diapers
  • Pet food and extra water for your pet
  • Dust mask (to help filter contaminated air), plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
  • Wet wipes, garbage bags, and plastic ties for personal sanitation
• Talk to your insurance agent about flood insurance, and review your homeowner’s policy. To learn more about your risk and flood insurance, visit www.FloodSmart.Gov.

Emergency Contact Numbers 
Números de Emergencia 

Orange County, Emergency Management
Condado Orange, Manejo de Emergencias 
(407) 836-9140

Osceola County, Emergency Management
Condado Osceola, Manejo de Emergencias
(407) 742-9000

Polk County, Emergency Management
Condado Polk, Manejo de Emergencias
(863) 534-5600 

Federal Emergency Management 
Administration (FEMA)
Administración Federal para el 
Manejo de Emergencias
1-800-621-FEMA (3362)

FEMA, Regional Office
FEMA, Oficina Regional 
(770) 220-5200 

Florida Division of 
Emergency Management
División para el Manejo de 
Emergencias de la Florida 
(850) 413-9969

American Red Cross, Mid-Florida
Cruz Roja Americana, Mid-Florida
(407) 894-4141