Local Waterfront Revitalization Program

This funding opportunity provides financial and technical assistance to New York municipalities for projects that revitalize waterfront areas, enhance climate resilience, and improve public access and water quality.

$2,000,000

Closed

Grant Description

The NYS Department of State (DOS) is soliciting applications for the 2024-2025 Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) through the New York State Consolidated Funding Application (CFA). This grant aims to support community and waterfront revitalization projects by providing financial and technical assistance to eligible municipalities. Projects can include preparing or updating an LWRP, preparing an LWRP component like a Watershed Management Plan, or implementing an LWRP. The program encourages applications for projects that enhance waterfront resiliency, address climate change impacts, and improve water quality and public access. Eligible applicants include villages, towns, cities, or counties along New York’s coasts or designated inland waterways. Applications are due by 4:00 PM, July 31, 2024, and must be submitted through the CFA portal. Approximately $13,975,000 is available, with up to $2 million for updates to existing LWRPs to mitigate future physical climate risks.

Funding Details

Award Range

$50,000 - $2,000,000

Total Program Funding

$13,975,000

Number of Awards

Not specified

Matching Requirement

Yes - 25-15 percent depending on project location

Additional Details

State assistance shall not exceed 75 percent of the total eligible project costs, except for projects in Environmental Justice Areas or Disadvantaged Communities, where it can be up to 85 percent. Eligible costs include personal services, project-related supplies, materials, equipment, and project management. Local match can include volunteer services, donated professional services, land acquisition, and Federal funding.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

City or township governments

County governments

Additional Requirements

Eligible applicants are: • A village, town, or city located along New York’s coasts or inland waterways as designated pursuant to Executive Law, Article 42. • A county with the written consent and acting on behalf of one or more eligible villages, towns or cities

Geographic Eligibility

Villages, towns, cities along New York’s coasts or designated inland waterways

Key Dates

Application Opens

Not specified

Application Closes

Not specified

Contact Information

Grantor

New York State Department of State

LWRP@dos.ny.gov

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