Press release
New York State Homes and Community Renewal announced that more than $27 million has been awarded to support 31 projects through Round XIV of the Regional Economic Development Council Initiative. The grants were awarded by HCR through the federal Community Development Block Grant Program. CDBG provides funds to cities, towns, villages, and counties to assist low-and-moderate-income communities, households, and people by investing in a range of community planning projects, public infrastructure improvements, and enhancements to public facilities.
HCR Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas said, “Investment in modern infrastructure and forward-thinking planning are crucial for the health and safety of our communities. This $27 million will enhance critical infrastructure in these 31 communities and reflect Governor Hochul’s dedication to supporting local governments across the Empire State. We deeply appreciate our federal partners for providing this funding and extend our congratulations to the award recipients.”
Funding for this program was included in Round XIV of the Regional Economic Development Council Initiative. The REDC process continues to support and empower regional stakeholders in developing strategic plans and funding priorities that meet local economic needs. Applicants utilized the New York’s Consolidated Funding Application, the state’s single application for state resources, which includes programs for numerous agencies. It is designed to provide expedited and streamlined access to a combined pool of grant funds and tax credits from dozens of existing programs. A full list of Round XIV awards that have been made can be found here. REDC_Round_14_Award_Booklet_2024.pdf
The financing is awarded competitively through New York State Homes and Community Renewal’s Office of Community Renewal. There are 1,300 cities, towns, and villages with populations under 50,000 that are eligible for the NYS CDBG program. Counties with populations of less than 200,000 may also apply for NYS CDBG funding. For more information on the NYS CDBG program, visit HCR’s website.
Awards include 10 community planning projects, seven public facilities, and 14 public infrastructure projects:
Capital Region
- The town of Schodack in Rensselaer County will use $430,000 to extend water service for the Family Resource Center that houses Head Start.
- The village of Scotia in Schenectady County will use $1 million to implement accessibility improvements at the Village Hall.
- The village of South Glens Falls in Saratoga County will use $1 million to replace a watermain on Ferry Boulevard.
- The village of Whitehall in Washington County will use $2 million to replace sewer lines throughout the Village.
Central New York
- The city of Cortland in Cortland County will use $1 million to replace an aging ladder truck.
- Oswego County will use $50,000 to develop a planning document for Mobile and Manufactured Home Park community revitalization.
Finger Lakes
- The town of Butler in Wayne County will use $600,000 to remove architectural barriers which will improve handicapped accessibility at the Town Hall.
- The village of Dresden in Yates County will use $2 million to completely replace their aging water distribution system.
- The village of Elba in Genesee County will use $2 million to upgrade the Village’s wastewater treatment plant.
- The village of Interlaken in Seneca County will use $2 million to construct a new wastewater treatment plant and upgrade their existing collection system.
Mid-Hudson
- The village of Liberty in Sullivan County will use $1.5 million in NYS CDBG funding to replace watermains throughout the Village.
- The village of New Paltz in Ulster County will use $1.5 million to replace sewer lines throughout the Village.
- The city of Port Jervis in Orange County will use $1.5 million to make improvements to its water filtration plant.
- Ulster County will use $30,000 to develop preliminary engineering reports for two manufactured home communities that will address drinking water and sanitary sewer needs.
Mohawk Valley
- The village of Fort Plain in Montgomery County will use $1.5 million to replace sewer lines throughout the Village.
- The city of Gloversville in Fulton County will use $1 million to renovate the Gloversville Senior Center.
- The village of Sharon Springs in Schoharie County will use $1 million for ADA modifications at Klinkhart Hall Arts Center.
North Country
- The town of Clayton in Jefferson County will use $895,000 to install UV Disinfection at the DePauville Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Southern Tier
- The town of Corning in Steuben County will use $47,500 to develop a Housing Needs Assessment.
- The town of Fenton in Broome County will use $50,000 to complete a Preliminary Engineering Report for the Porter Hollow Sewer District.
- The village of Groton in Tompkins County will use $44,000 in CDBG Community Planning to conduct a Housing Conditions Assessment.
- The village of Millport in Chemung County will use $1 million to replace their water distribution system.
- The city of Norwich in Chenango County will use $50,000 to develop a Water and Sewer Planning Study.
- Tioga County will use $245,000 to begin the Tioga Fresh Mobile Café that will serve food-insecure residents in four food desert locations and will provide job skills training to 15 disabled persons working in the Mobile Café.
- The village of Waverly in Tioga County will use $50,000 to develop a Preliminary Engineering Report for needed improvements to the Village water system.
Western New York
- Allegany County will use $50,000 for the Allegany County Housing Market Assessment & Development Strategy.
- The village of Bolivar in Allegany County will use $2 million for infrastructure improvements along Olive Street.
- The town of Cherry Creek in Chautauqua County will use $700,000 to upgrade its water pollution control facility.
- The village of Portville in Cattaraugus County will use $2 million to complete upgrades to its sanitary sewer system.
- The town of Randolph in Cattaraugus County will use $50,000 to develop a preliminary engineering report for needed improvements to the Randolph Water District.
- The village of Wilson in Niagara County will use $50,000 to complete a citywide Water Asset Management Plan.
About the Consolidated Funding Application
The Consolidated Funding Application was created to streamline and expedite the grant application process. The CFA process marks a fundamental shift in the way state resources are allocated, ensuring less bureaucracy and greater efficiency to fulfill local economic development needs. The CFA serves as the single-entry point for access to economic development funding, ensuring applicants no longer have to slowly navigate multiple agencies and sources without any mechanism for coordination. Now, economic development projects use the CFA as a support mechanism to access multiple state funding sources through one application, making the process quicker, easier, and more productive. Learn more about the CFA here.
About the Regional Economic Development Councils
The Regional Economic Development Council initiative is a key component of the State’s approach to State investment and economic development. In 2011, 10 Regional Councils were established to develop long-term strategic plans for economic growth for their regions. The Councils are public-private partnerships made up of local experts and stakeholders from business, academia, local government, and non-governmental organizations. The Regional Councils have redefined the way New York invests in jobs and economic growth by putting in place a community-based, bottom-up approach and establishing a competitive process for State resources. Learn more at regionalcouncils.ny.gov.
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