REDC Round 11 Programs

1 REDC Round 11 Programs Program Program Description NYS Canal Corporation (Canals). The Canalway Grants Program is a competitive matching grant program available to eligible municipalities and 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations along the New York State Canal System. Funding is Canalway Matching Grant for capital projects that expand public access, increase visitation and recreational use, stimulate private Program (Canals) investment, improve services and amenities for Canalway land and water trail users, and enhance the connections between the canal and the corresponding region consistent with the Reimagine the Canals initiative as well as the Regional Economic Development Councils Strategic Plans. Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). The Water Quality improvement Project (WQIP) program is a competitive, statewide reimbursement grant program open to municipalities and not-for-profit corporations for implementation projects that Water Quality directly address documented water quality impairments or protect a drinking water source.

2 Projects improvement Project eligible under the Water Quality improvement Project program include: municipal wastewater Program (DEC WQIP) treatment (WWT); nonpoint source pollution abatement and control from non-farm sources (NPS); land acquisition projects for source water protection (SWP); salt storage (Salt); aquatic connectivity restoration (ACR); and marine district habitat restoration (MHR). The Non-Agricultural Nonpoint Source Planning and MS4 Mapping Grant Program offers grants to local Non-Agricultural Nonpoint governments and soil and water conservation districts to help pay for the initial planning of non- Source Planning and MS4 agricultural nonpoint source water quality improvement projects and Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Mapping Grant Program System (MS4) mapping. The program aims to get nonpoint source projects ready for construction and (DEC NPS) to apply for implementation funding; and encourages and supports cooperation among regulated MS4s to complete mapping of their stormwater system.

3 The Climate Smart Communities Grant Program provides 50/50 matching grants to municipalities to perform inventories, assessments, and planning projects that advance their ability to address climate Climate Smart change at the local level and become certified Climate Smart Communities. The program also supports Communities Program municipal mitigation implementation projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the non- (DEC CSC) power sector (transportation, refrigerants, food waste, etc.) and adaptation implementation projects (cooling centers, flood plain restoration, emergency preparedness, etc.) that directly address climate change threats or alleviate hazards in the community exacerbated by climate changes. Department of State (DOS). The Local Government Efficiency (LGE) Grant program assists local leaders identify best practices and implement actions focused on reducing municipal expenditures, limiting the growth in property taxes Local Government and increasing efficiencies in service delivery.

4 Projects can include local government reorganization, Efficiency Grants (DOS LGE). functional or service delivery consolidation, cooperative service agreements, and establishment of regional service delivery mechanisms. The Department of State's Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP), funded under Title 11 of the Environmental Protection Fund, provides matching grants on a competitive basis to eligible villages, towns, cities, and counties located along New York's coasts or designated inland waterways for Local Waterfront planning, design, and construction projects to revitalize communities and waterfronts. Grant categories Revitalization Program include preparing or updating an LWRP; preparing an LWRP Component, including a watershed (DOS LWRP, LWRP UCR). management plan; updating an LWRP to mitigate future physical climate risks (UCR); and implementing an LWRP or a completed LWRP Component. This program helps communities breathe new life into their waterfront and underused assets in ways that ensure successful and sustainable revitalization.

5 REDC Round 11 Programs Program Program Description The Department of State's Brownfield Opportunity Area program, funded under the Environmental Protection Fund, provides grants on a competitive basis to eligible municipalities, certain community- based not-for-profit organizations, and NYC Community Boards to complete development of a Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) Nomination, a planning and revitalization study, for a community Brownfield Opportunity affected by known or suspected brownfields, to undertake predevelopment activities to advance Area Program (DOS BOA). project implementation within a State-designated BOA or to undertake environmental site assessments within a State-designated BOA. This program provides resources to New York communities to transform known and suspected brownfields from liabilities to community assets that generate businesses, jobs and revenues for local economies and provide new housing and public amenities.

6 The Department of State's Smart Growth Comprehensive Planning grant program provides matching grants on a competitive basis to municipalities to develop or update Comprehensive Plans that incorporate smart growth principles including promoting efficient and sustainable land development and redevelopment patterns that optimize prior infrastructure investments. A Comprehensive Plan EPF Smart Growth funds should reflect a community goals and aspirations for its own future, and address a wide range of (DOS SG). planning issues including, but not limited to, appropriate physical development, economic development, transportation patterns, natural and built resource inventories, and population trends, while setting a course for clean and affordable energy, efficient use of land, protection of agricultural working lands and forests and overall healthy communities. Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC). The Green Innovation Grant Program (GIGP) provides grants on a competitive basis to projects that improve water quality in New York State through the use of green stormwater infrastructure, energy efficiency, and/or water efficiency.

7 GIGP is administered by NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and is funded with a grant from the US. Green Innovation Grant Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). GIGP projects selected for funding go beyond offering a Program (EFC GIGP). greener solution. They maximize opportunities to; build capacity in these environmentally innovative fields, facilitate the transfer of new technologies and practices to other areas of the State, and/or leverage the multiple benefits of green stormwater infrastructure, energy efficiency, or water efficiency. The New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC), in conjunction with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), offer grants to municipalities to help pay for the EFC Wastewater initial planning of eligible Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) water quality projects.

8 The EPG. Infrastructure Engineering program encourages communities to advance water quality projects to design and ultimately Planning Grant Program construction by funding the development of an engineering report so the community may be prepared (EFC EPG). to seek financing through the CWSRF program, Water Quality improvement Project program, or other funding entities to further pursue the identified solution. Empire State Development (ESD). ESD has several grant Programs that together make available $150 million of capital grant funding for the Regional Economic Development Council Initiative. Capital grant funding is available for capital- ESD Grant Funds (ESD. based economic development projects intended to create or retain jobs; prevent, reduce or eliminate Grants). unemployment and underemployment; and/ or increase business or economic activity in a community or Region. Refundable tax credits are available to businesses in targeted industries ( high-tech, bio-tech, clean- Excelsior Jobs Program tech, manufacturing) that create or retain jobs or make significant capital investments.

9 Businesses (ESD EJP) meeting the eligibility criteria may apply for assistance by contacting their Regional Office within New York State. REDC Round 11 Programs Program Program Description Designated Business Incubators and Innovation Hot Spots will be eligible for operating grants from ESD. Business Incubator &. for five years. Business Incubators and Innovation Hot Spots accelerate the development of early stage Innovation Hot Spot companies through a structured array of business support resources and services targeted to the needs Support Program (ESD. of startup companies. Innovation Hot Spots also coordinate regional entrepreneurial ecosystems, and BIHS). can offer tax benefits to client businesses. Market New York is a grant program established to strengthen tourism and attract visitors to New York State by promoting destinations, attractions and special events. Funding is available for tourism Market New York (ESD.)

10 Marketing initiatives, capital/construction projects and the recruitment and/or execution of special MNY). events, including meetings, conferences, conventions, festivals, agritourism/craft beverage events, athletic competitions and consumer and industry trade shows. ESD's Urban and Community Development Program promotes economic development in the State of New York by encouraging economic and employment opportunities and stimulating development of Strategic Planning and communities and urban areas. Total program funding of up to $1 million is available for working capital Feasibility Study Project grants of up to $100,000 each to support 1) strategic development plans for a city, county, or Grants (ESD SPFS) municipality or a significant part thereof and 2) feasibility studies for site(s) or facility(ies) assessment and planning. Projects should focus on economic development purposes, and preference shall be given to projects located in highly distressed communities.