LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BOARDS OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (BOCES), CITIES, COUNTIES, FIRE DISTRICTS, SCHOOL DISTRICTS, TOWNS, AND VILLAGES

Three types of competitive grants are available: Individual projects involving a single government may request up to $75,000; Cooperative projects involving two or more local governments acting on one activity may request up to $125,000; and Complex projects involving a single local government addressing extremely complex records management issues may request up to $125,000. Grants are available for Inventory and Planning, Active Records, Inactive Records, Historical Records, and Educational Uses of Local Government Records projects.

Applications will be accepted (postmarked), through February 1, 2008, for grants from the Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund (LGRMIF) to improve records management and archival administration in New York States local governments.

The State Archives encourages local government officials to attend one of the many LGRMIF grant application information sessions held in all regions of the state beginning in late summer and continuing through the fall. In addition, the Archives provides technical advice to local governments through its Regional Advisory Officers (RAOs). For eligibility criteria, additional information, or to request grant application and reference materials, local governments should contact the New York State Archives, Grants Administration Unit, Room 9A81 Cultural Education Center, Albany, NY 12230, (518) 474-6926, or archgrants@ mail.nysed.gov. Grant application and reference materials are available online at http://www.archives.nysed.gov.

NOT-FOR-PROFIT ARCHIVES, LIBRARIES, HISTORICAL SOCIETIES AND SIMILAR INSTITUTIONS IN NEW YORK STATE AND CONSORTIA OR COOPERATING GROUPS OF SUCH AGENCIES, HISTORICAL SERVICE AGENCIES, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS OR OTHER NOT-FOR- PROFIT INSTITUTIONS OR SYSTEMS WHICH PROVIDE SERVICES TO HISTORICAL RECORDS PROGRAMS

All projects must focus on activities that document life in New York State. 1) Projects to identify, survey and plan for the systematic collection of records relating to underdocumented subjects, institutions or activities, particularly education policy; impact of the World Trade Center attacks; New York's changing industries and new population groups; as well as mental health activities and environmental affairs. 2) Projects to arrange and describe historical records already in repositories or community organizations. 3) Projects to develop strategic plans for historical records repositories or not-for-profit community organizations. 4) Projects for regional documentation planning to identify underdocumented topics or activities.

Applications postmarked by February 1, 2008. A total of $100,000 is available for grant projects. Grants will be available in amounts from $1,000 to $25,000. Projects run July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009.

The State Archives administers the program. For eligibility criteria, additional information, or to request a copy of the grant application and reference materials, potential applicants should contact the New York State Archives, Documentary Heritage Program, Room 9C71, Cultural Education Center, Albany, NY 12230, or call (518) 474-6926. Grant application and reference materials are also available from [email protected] or online at http://www.archives.nysed.gov.

MUNICIPALITIES LOCATED WHOLLY OR PARTIALLY WITHIN THE GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES OF THE ADIRONDACK PARK

Applications will be accepted through November 16, 2007 for grant funding under the Adirondack Park Community Smart Growth Program. Anticipated grant funds from the NYS Environmental Protection Fund for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2007–08, is approximately $1 million. This is a competitive grant program and projects must be located wholly within the Adirondack Park and implement the Smart Growth Principles as they apply to the special conditions of the Adirondack Park as identified in the RFA. Projects may be of three types: 1) Local — projects are those that involve one municipal government and may request up to the maximum amount of $50,000; 2) Regional — projects are those that involve two or more municipalities in a similar geographic region of the Park and may request up to the maximum amount of $100,000; 3)Park-wide — projects are those projects that involve multiple municipalities and have a Park-wide scope and may request up to the maximum amount of $200,000. There are three categories for eligible projects: 1)Village, Hamlet and Town Center Revitalization; 2) Sustainable Economic Development; 3) Cultural, Environmental and Natural Adirondack Resources. Projects eligible for state assistance must be located within the geographic boundaries of the Adirondack Park. State assistance may fund up to 100 percent of approved project-related costs.

Applications are available on-line and can be downloaded and filled in at: www.dec.ny.gov or for a copy of the application you may contact: Francis Sheehan, Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Lands and Forests, at the above address or call (518) 402-9405 or [email protected]

PUBLIC AGENCIES OR PRIVATE NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN NEW YORK STATE THAT CURRENTLY PROVIDE PROBATION OR ALTERNATIVES-TO-INCARCERATION PROGRAMS

DPCA is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the operation of regional residential centers for certain probationers with pending probation violations and/or those for whom a violation is likely to be filed. DPCA anticipates funding up to three (3) regional centers. Centers should be located in regions with a demonstrated need and where it is able to provide services to probationers from multiple counties. Preference will be given to proposals that incorporate evidence-based practices in the field of community corrections and those which meet the specialized needs of the identified population(s).

The total annual amount of funds available through this RFP is $200,000 for each year of operation. The contract term shall be for five (5) years, with four one year renewals and subject to the annual appropriation of funds. It is anticipated that funding will continue to be available for successful project services beyond the first year of implementation. Start-up is anticipated on or about April 1, 2008. No cash match commitment is required for the use of these state funds. However, project administrative expenses shall not exceed 15% of the proposed operating project budget. Capital construction is excluded from budgetary consideration.

Service providers eligible to apply include public agencies or private not-for profit organizations within New York State that currently provide probation or alternatives-to-incarceration programs. Services are limited to certain participants eligible for community-based corrections in accordance with criminal court orders.

Applications will be accepted through Wednesday, November 14, 2007, 4 P.M. Eastern Standard Time. RFP application materials are available on DPCA's website: www.dpca.state.ny.us. For additional information, contact Howard R. Bancroft, Administrative Officer, at the above address or call (518) 485-5145.

MUNICIPALITIES (CITIES, TOWNS, AND VILLAGES) LOCATED WITHIN THE STATE COASTAL AREA OR ALONG A MAJOR INLAND WATERWAY DESIGNATED PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE LAW, ARTICLE 42

The Department of State is soliciting applications from local governments for matching grants available under Title 11 of the Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) for local waterfront revitalization projects. Grant applications will be accepted through November 30, 2007 for the following purposes:

Eligible applicants include municipalities (cities, towns, and villages) located within the State Coastal Area or along a major inland waterway designated pursuant to Executive Law, Article 42.

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.

Applications have been transmitted to all eligible municipalities, and are available online at www.nyswaterfronts.com. For more information, municipalities should contact the Department of State, Division of Coastal Resources, at the above address or call (518) 474-6000.