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How much can I apply for? |
| | The amount a community can apply for is determined by the State’s annual Action Plan. Please refer to the Notice of Funding Availability, usually available in January, via the Office of Community Renewal web site. Top
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How can I apply? |
| | Funding for projects is available each year during the CDBG Annual Competitive Round. The Office of Community Renewal publishes a Notice of Funding Availability in January for the Annual Competitive Round, with applications due in the spring. Applications are completed and returned to the Office of Community Renewal for review and evaluation. Economic Development is open year round. Top
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What is the application process for Economic Development Funding? |
| | The application process consists of a Preliminary Evaluation Process and submission of a formal application. The objective is to work with communities during the Preliminary Evaluation Process to determine eligibility, readiness of the project, feasibility, public benefit, and overall appropriateness of funding. Communities with projects meeting the program requirements will then be invited to submit a formal application for funding. Maximum award amounts are determined by the State’s Action Plan. Top
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What is an eligible community? |
| | In general, cities, towns, and villages with a population under 50,000, and counties with an unincorporated area population under 200,000 are eligible to participate in New York’s CDBG Program. Top
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What are eligible activities? |
| | Traditionally, communities have used CDBG grants to fund activities such as:
· Housing: Rehabilitation and Homeownership
· Public Facilities: Water, Sewer, and other public uses
· Microenterprise: Main Street Revitalization and industry development
· Economic Development: Job creation
· Strategic Planning grants Top
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What is the New York State CDBG Program? |
| | States are provided with annual grants through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. In turn, these program funds are awarded to smaller communities and rural areas. Top
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What state entity is responsible for administering the program in New York? |
| | The Office of Community Renewal was created under state law within the New York State Housing Trust Fund Corporation, a public benefit corporation, to administer the CDBG Program. Top
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What is the mission of New York’s CDBG Program? |
| | To develop vibrant communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities. Top
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How can I get more information? |
| | Applicants are encouraged to attend the Office of Community Renewal's annual Application Workshops, offered in the autumn at several locations across the state. Applications and information can also be obtained by calling (518) 474-2057. The Office of Community Renewal will also provide direct assistance; simply contact the office. Top
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What are Strategic Planning Grants? |
| | Each fall, the Office of Community Renewal publishes a Notice of Funding Availability announcing the availability of Strategic Planning funding. Grants are available to communities to conduct research, analysis, and development of a strategic plan that will guide community development efforts locally. The amount is set each year. Top
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What is the Economic Development Program? |
| | In addition to the Annual Competitive Round, the Office of Community Renewal provides funds for general economic development activities on a continuous, year-round basis. Eligible projects include those that create and/or retain permanent, private-sector job opportunities principally for low– and moderate-income persons, through expansion and retention of businesses and industry in New York State. Top
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