MakingWaves - News From the Division of Water

In This Issue:

• Applications Being Accepted for DEC/EFC Engineering Planning Grant (EPG)
• Applications Being Accepted for EFC's Green Innovation Grant Program (GIGP)
• Webinar on GIGP and EPG
• Tutorials to Assist with Completing FEMA Elevation Certificates

Applications Being Accepted for DEC/EFC Engineering Planning Grant

Applications are now being accepted through the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) for the Engineering Planning Grant (EPG) until 4 p.m. on February 12. Up to $2 million has been made available for this round of funding.

The EPG funds production of an engineering report for eligible Clean Water State Revolving Fund water quality projects. For full program details and requirements, view the EPG Round 10 Program Overview (PDF). DEC offers this opportunity in partnership with the Environmental Facilities Corporation.

Applications Being Accepted for EFC's Green Innovation Grant Program

Applications are now being accepted through the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) until 4 p.m. on February 12 for the Green Innovation Grant Program (GIGP). Up to $17 million has been made available for this round of funding.

The GIGP provides grants for projects that improve water quality and mitigate the effects of climate change through the implementation of green infrastructure, energy efficiency and/or water efficiency practices. For full program requirements, view EFC's GIGP webpage.

Webinar on GIGP and EPG

The Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) will host a webinar to present the GIGP and EPG programs on January 13, 2021 at 11 a.m.  A recording of the webinar will be available on EFC's website after January 13. The webinar will provide an overview of the GIGP and EPG programs, as well as guidance on how to apply for grant funds. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions. You may register for the webinar on EFC's website. 

Tutorials to Assist with Completing FEMA Elevation Certificates

FEMA’s Community Rating System (CRS) Program has released a series of eight tutorials reviewing the FEMA Elevation Certificate. The CRS Program is a voluntary incentive program that recognizes and encourages community floodplain management practices that exceed the minimum requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program. Communities participating in the CRS Program will be required to maintain records of FEMA Elevation Certificates that are properly filled out to show compliance with the floodplain management ordinance.

The videos describe each section of the Elevation Certificate, explain which fields on the form are required for CRS purposes and why, and review common errors and how to avoid them. All the videos are available on YouTube. 

Questions regarding the CRS Program, Elevation Certificates or National Flood Insurance Program can be directed to floodplain@dec.ny.gov. 

Happy New Year from the Divsion of Water

We are sending MakingWaves to you on Wednesday this week because of the New Year holiday. The next edition will be sent on its regular Friday schedule, January 8.