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New York State has opened up the 2013-2014 funding rounds, the CFA will remain the primary portal to access state agency resources, including resources for community development, direct assistance to business, waterfront revitalization, energy and environmental improvements, sustainability, workforce development, agricultural economic development, and low-cost financing.
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Consolidated Funding Application
Funding Opportunities
Consolidated Funding Application As part of Governor Cuomo’s efforts to improve New
York’s business climate and expand economic growth, the Governor also created the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA).
The CFA has been designed to give economic development project applicants expedited and streamlined access to a combined pool of grant funds and tax credits from dozens of existing programs.
The CFA is a modern and easy-to-use online application that allows businesses and municipal entities to apply for multiple agency funding sources through a single, we-based application.
Consolidated Funding Application In the 2013-14 funding rounds, the CFA will remain the
primary portal to access state agency resources, including resources for community development, direct assistance to business, waterfront revitalization, energy and environmental improvements, sustainability, workforce development, agricultural economic development, and low-cost financing.
State agencies and authorities making resources available in the CFA include: Empire State Development; NYS Canal Corporation; NYS Energy Research and Development Authority; NY Power Authority; Environmental Facilities Corporation; Homes and Community Renewal; Department of Labor; Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation; Department of State; New York Power Authority; Agriculture and Markets; Department of Environment Conservation; and the Council on the Arts.
Consolidated Funding Application Following is a summary of some
of the funding opportunities in this year’s Consolidated Funding Application
All applications are due by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, August 12th
Empire State Development Grant Funds
$152 M total funding through the Regional Council Capital Fund and the Urban and Community Development Program
Funding is for: Economic Development Projects
Create or retain jobs Reduce or eliminate un-and under-employment Increase business or economic activity
Land and equipment acquisition or leasing Acquisition of existing business or assets Demo and environmental remediation New construction/renovation/leasehold improvements Acquisition of FF&E Soft project costs Planning related to a capital project
Excelsior Jobs Program
Up to $70 M is available to targeted industries
Funding is for: Creation and maintenance of new jobs Significant financial investment
NYS Business Incubator and Innovation Hot Spot Support
Program ESD offers $1.25 M total funding to support business
incubators with operating grants
Funding is for: Start-up companies in the Hot Spot Benefits for a 5 year period Fixed minimum tax or deduction of operations income and
credit or refund for sales tax on related goods and services Applicants must already be designated as NYS Business
Incubator and have a program that has been in existence for at least three years
ESD Strategic Planning and Feasibility Studies
ESD offers up to $1 M total funding through the Urban and Community Development Program
Funding is for: Projects stimulating development of communities and urban
areas Working capital grants of up to $100,000 are available, and
a 50% match is required.
Market New York Up to $10 M is available
Funding is for: NY focused projects bolstering tourism via two paths”
regional tourism marketing competition and tourism facility
ESD Technical Assistance and Training Grants – Opportunity
Agenda Projects Up to $1 M is available for this program
Funding is for: Provides working capital grants of up to $100,000 for
technical assistance to local businesses and training Career development opportunities for local workers.
New York State Council on the Arts – Arts, Culture and Heritage Projects Up to $4 M is available
Funding is for: The study and presentation of performing and fine arts Surveys and capital investments to spur participation of the
arts Encourage public interest in cultural heritage of the state Promote tourism via supporting arts and cultural projects.
Community Development Block Grant
Up to $25 M is available through this federally funded program administered by the NYS Office of Community Renewal
Funding is for: Community development needs
Jobs Housing Public infrastructure and facilities.
Urban Initiatives Program Up to $2 M is available
Funding is for: Financial/technical resources for restoration and
improvement of housing commercial areas and public/community facilities in urban
neighborhoods
Rural Area Revitalization Projects
Up to $1.5 M is available
Funding is for: Financial/technical resources for restoration and
improvement of commercial areas and public/community facilities in rural
areas of the state
New York Main Street and New York Main Street Technical Assistance Up to $2.2 M and $200,000 is available, respectively
Funding is for: Main Street and downtown revitalization efforts, particularly
with respect to the economic development and housing opportunities in downtown
mixed-use commercial districts
Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation – Environmental Protection Fund Municipal Grant Program
Up to $15.5 M is available
Funding is for: Acquisition, planning, development and improvement of
parks, historic properties, and heritage areas in NYS.
Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation – Recreational Trails
Up to $2.8 M is available
Funding is for: Development and maintenance of recreational trails for
both motorized and non-motorized recreational trail
New York State Department of Health – Division of Nutrition – Child and Adult Care Food Program
Funding is for: help providers serve nutritious and safely prepared meals to
children and adults in day care settings.
New York Department of State – Local Waterfront Revitalization Program
Up to $12 M is available
Funding is for: Projects intended to revitalize communities and waterfronts,
including regional land use Community development and resource Environmental issues or opportunities.
Canalway Grants Program
Up to $1 M is available
Funding is for: Projects that preserve and rehabilitate canal infrastructure Enhance recreational opportunities for water based and lad
side users Promote tourism Economic development and revitalization of the canal
corridor
NYS Energy Research and Development Authority Up to $50 M is available to businesses through the
existing facilities and new construction programs.
Funding is for: Increase energy Save money Use renewable energy and reduce reliance on fossil fuels
New York Power Authority ReCharge New York Up to 910 Megawatts are available
Funding is for: businesses and not for profits to retain or create jobs
through allocations of lower cost electricity.
New York State DEC/EFC Wastewater Infrastructure
Engineering Planning Grant Up to $2 M is available
Funding is for: initial planning of eligible Clean Water State Revolving Fund
water quality projects.
Environmental Investment Program
Up to $1 M is available
Funding is for: help business capture economic benefits from pollution
prevention, waste reduction, re-use and recycling via capital technical assistance and research and development grants.
Environmental Facilities Corporation – Green Innovation Grant Program
Up to $10.4 M is available
Funding is for: Projects that improve water quality and demonstrate green
stormwater infrastructure
NYS Energy Research and Development Authority – Cleaner, Greener Communities Program, Phase II Implementation Grants
Up to $30 M is available
Funding is for: Implementation of innovative community-based projects
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions Creating more resilient, sustainable communities Positioning NYS to prepare for a cleaner future.
Department of State – Local Government Efficiency Program
Up to $4 M is available
Funding is for: Assisting with reduction of municipal expenditures Limit growth in property taxes Increase efficiencies in local service delivery
Reorganization, functional or service delivery consolidation
Charter revisions with functional consolidation Cooperative service agreements Establishment of regional service delivery mechanisms.
Department of State – Community Services Block Grant
Up to $750,000 is available
Funding is for: Assistance with job training Job skills development Job placement and retention Financial and civic literacy and ESOL.
Department of Labor – Workforce Development
Up to $5 M is available
Funding is for: Upgrading of occupational skills and training of employed
and long-term unemployed workers to enhance hiring and workforce skills
NYS Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) College Access Challenge Grant
Up to $200,000 is available
Funding is for: Fostering partnerships with governments and philanthropic
organizations for projects aimed to increase the number of low income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education.
New York State AmeriCorps Program Up to $1.5 M is available
Funding is for: organizations that will recruit individuals to serve as
AmeriCorps members.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Opportunities – Employment and Training Up to $3 M is available
Funding is for: Job preparation Retention services to permit recipients of SNAP benefits to
obtain and maintain employment.
Federal Industrial Development Bond Cap
Up to $350 M is available
Funding is for: Facilitating lower cost tax exempt bond financing for
qualified projects by authorized state and local government issuers.
Contact InformationThe Wladis Law Firm, P.C.
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Syracuse, New York 13057Phone: (315) 445-1700
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