ADIRONDACK PARK MUNICIPALITIES AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Applications will be accepted through February 12, 2016 for Adirondack Park Smart Growth Implementation Grants. The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), in partnership with the Adirondack Park Agency and the Department of State, is soliciting applications from municipalities and not-for-profit corporations. Grants will support key projects that build on previous smart growth planning and economic development activities by implementing a specific strategy or objective. DEC seeks capital projects and community development initiatives that link environmental protection, economic development and community livability within the special conditions of the Adirondack Park. This round focuses supplemental points toward regional or parkwide projects and projects that enhance the tourism economic sector by contributing to the establishment of tourism amenities, support services, attractions, accommodations and infrastructure.

DEC anticipates approximately $400,000 will be made available from the New York State Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) for eligible projects under this grant opportunity. Up to 25% of this funding, or $100,000, may be awarded to not-for-profit corporations as lead applicant, applying with municipal partner(s). Eligible projects must be located wholly within the Adirondack Park and must be consistent with the Smart Growth principles outlined in the Request For Applications (RFA). Grants amounts will range from a minimum amount of $5,000 up to the maximum amount of $75,000.

Apply Online at www.grantsgateway.ny.gov. Paper application submissions will not be accepted.

IMPORTANT: If you have not used the Grants Gateway before, it will take time to get set up in the system and to navigate the application forms. Please start your application as soon as possible. Detailed instructions for registering to use the grants gateway are found on page 2 of the RFA under the heading IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR VENDORS/ APPLICANTS/ GRANTEES.

The RFA is available in the Grants Gateway. Additional information is also available at www.dec.ny.gov/lands/103864.html. If you have questions on eligibility requirements or the application process, please contact Dylan Walrath, Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Lands and Forests, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12233-4250 at (518) 402-9405 or [email protected] (Subject: Smart Growth).

CATSKILL PARK MUNICIPALITIES AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Applications will be accepted through February 12, 2016 for Catskill Park Smart Growth Implementation Grants. The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), in partnership with the Department of State, is soliciting applications from municipalities and not-for-profit corporations. Grants will support key projects that build on previous smart growth planning and economic development activities by implementing a specific strategy or objective. DEC seeks capital projects and community development initiatives that link environmental protection, economic development and community livability within the special conditions of the Catskill Park.

DEC anticipates approximately $200,000 will be made available from the New York State Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) for eligible projects under this grant opportunity. Up to 25% of this funding, or $50,000, may be awarded to not-for-profit corporations as lead applicant, applying with municipal partner(s). Eligible projects must be located wholly within the boundaries of a Catskill Park municipality (Towns and Villages located partially or wholly within the Catskill Park Blue Line) and must be consistent with the Smart Growth principles outlined in the Request For Applications (RFA). Grants amounts will range from a minimum amount of $5,000 up to the maximum amount of $75,000.

Apply Online at www.grantsgateway.ny.gov. Paper application submissions will not be accepted.

IMPORTANT: This is a new process and if you have not used the Grants Gateway before, it will take time to get set up in the system and to navigate the application forms. Please start your application as soon as possible. Detailed instructions for registering to use the grants gateway are found on page 2 of the RFA under the heading IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR VENDORS/ APPLICANTS/ GRANTEES.

The RFA is available in the Grants Gateway. Additional information is also available at www.dec.ny.gov/lands/103864.html. If you have questions on eligibility requirements or the application process, please contact Dylan Walrath, Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Lands and Forests, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12233-4250 at (518) 402-9405 or [email protected] (Subject: Smart Growth).