Local Waterfront Revitalization Program Grants
(up to $10.875 million)
The Local Waterfront Revitalization Program provides matching grants on a competitive basis to revitalize communities and waterfronts.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
Eligible applicants include municipalities (villages, towns, cities, and counties) located within the State Coastal Area or along a major inland waterway designated pursuant to Executive Law, Article 42.
ELIGIBLE PROJECT TYPES:
Funding will be available for the following grant categories:
- Preparing Regional Strategies for Community and Waterfront Revitalization
- Completing or Implementing a Local or Regional Waterfront Revitalization Program
- Redeveloping Urban Waterfronts
- Revitalizing Downtowns and Hamlets
- Planning or Constructing Water Trails
- Improving Water Quality
AWARD, CONDITIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
Grants will be available for up to 50% of the total eligible project costs set forth in the application and as approved by the Department.
CONTACT/ADDITIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION:
For more information, eligible applicants should contact Ken Smith at the New York State Department of State, 99 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York 12231, call (518) 474-6000 or visithttp://www.dos.ny.gov/communityprojects/funding.html.
