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 January 13
• NYS Community Development Block Grant Funding Available

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. 

NYS Community Development Block Grant Funding Available

NYS Homes & Community Renewal (HCR) has announced the opening of the 2020 NYS Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program competitive application for public infrastructure, public facility and community planning projects. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 5, 2021. 

HCR has also announced the opening of the CDBG open round application for Economic Development and Microenterprise activities. Applications for this program will be accepted throughout 2021 with rolling awards. 

To learn more about these funding programs, register for the webinar to be held January 14, 2021 at 10 a.m. Contact OCRinfo@nyshcr.org with questions.