Notice_of_Availability_of_State_and_Federal_Funds Notice of Availability of State and Federal Funds

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NEW YORK STATE REGISTER

VOLUME XXXII, ISSUE 11

March 17, 2010

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDS

 

DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES

Four Tower Place Albany, NY 12203

LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

Recovery Act Byrne/JAG Equipment Program

Grant Program:

Recovery Act Byrne/JAG Equipment Program

Subject to availability of funding, the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit applications from local government agencies for the Recovery Act Byrne/JAG Equipment Program. Approximately $500,000 will be available. The RFP is available on the DCJS website at http://www.criminaljustice.state.ny.us/ofpa/newrfp.htm. DCJS will receive applications starting March 15, 2010. Applications must be submitted by noon on April 15, 2010 or prior to the last date of each subsequent month until all funds have been awarded.

For an application, contact: The application must be submitted through the DCJS Grants Management System (GMS). If you have not registered for GMS, you may do so at the same website - AGMS@ link at http://www.criminaljustice.state.ny.us/ofpa/gms.htm. For information contact Eileen Langer-Smith, Law Enforcement Unit, at [e-mail] or [phone]

ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES CORPORATION

Division of Engineering & Program Management 625 Broadway Albany, NY 12207-2997

MUNICIPAL RECIPIENTS; NOT-FOR-PROFIT LAND TRUST ORGANIZATIONS; NON-MUNICIPAL & NOT-FOR-PROFIT NONPOINT SOURCE FACILITY OWNERS

Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) for Water Pollution Control Additional Funding Availability; Additional Subsidization; Fund Adjustments; and Amended Annual Project Priority List

The New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) and the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announce that the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2010 Intended Use Plan (IUP) for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) for Water Pollution Control Projects is being amended.

Amendment No. 1 reflects the policies and procedures for the administration of portions of New York State's FFY 2010 CWSRF appropriation to be used for additional subsidization, and presents the criteria for selection of projects to receive these funds. The amendment also reflects the availability of an additional $15 million in resources from the FFY 2009 IUP and an additional $25 million in capital released from long term investments back to the CWSRF program. These funds will be available to finance projects during the FFY 2010 IUP financing period.

The amendment will set deadlines for submission of financing applications for projects on the 2010 IUP Annual List. Please see the amendment for details.

The Draft Amendment No. 1 will be available on the EFC web site at www.nysefc.org (click on "Programs", then "Clean Water State Revolving Fund", then "IUP and Amendments"). A copy of Draft Amendment No. 1 can also be requested by calling the EFC toll-free line at [phone] or at [phone].

Written comments on Amendment No. 1 to the CWSRF IUP will be accepted by mail, e-mail, or fax until close of business, Friday, April 2, 2010. Comments should be addressed to: David Morseman, SRF Program Services Coordinator, Division of Engineering and Program Management, Environmental Facilities Corporation, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207-2997, FAX: [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

161 Delaware Avenue Delmar, NY 12054

NURSING HOMES (RESIDENTIAL HEALTH CARE FACILITIES)

Evaluation of On-Time Quality Improvement for Long Term Care

Applications will be accepted through May 7, 2010. The purpose of this grant procurement is the selection of 12-15 nursing homes in New York State to participate as control nursing homes in an evaluation of On-Time Quality Improvement for Long Term Care, a pressure ulcer prevention intervention. Eligible applicants must be Article 28 residential health care facilities. $250,000 is available for this procurement. Nursing homes will be reimbursed for the costs they incur to participate in the evaluation on the basis of their number of participating units.

For an application, please go to the Department of Health's public website. Applications may be downloaded from http://www.health.state.ny.us/funding/

HOUSING TRUST FUND CORPORATION

Hampton Plaza 38-40 State Street Albany, NY 12207

PERSONS/FIRMS THAT CONSTRUCT AND/OR REHABILITATE HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME PERSONS/HOUSEHOLDS

Funding for Not-For-Profit Entities and For-Profit Entities Under the Homes for Working Families Program

DESCRIPTION:

The Request For Proposals (RFP) for Homes for Working Families Program (HWF) project applications will be available beginning March 17, 2010. Applications for site-specific projects funded under HWF may be submitted using the Community Development Online (CDOL) System. Applicants are responsible for using the proper application for funding. Applications are available on the DHCR web site - www.nysdhcr.gov.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Applications for HWF will be accepted on a continuous basis until 5:00 PM, Wednesday, December 1, 2010.

HWF FUNDS AVAILABLE:

Based on historic levels of appropriation, the Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC) expects to have $7 million in HWF available.

GENERAL:

The HTFC reserves the right to award all, a portion of, or none of the HWF program funds based upon funding availability, the feasibility of the applications received, the competitiveness of the applications and the applicant's ability to meet the HTFC criteria for funding.

Applications are selected for funding based upon an evaluation process which includes completeness, eligibility, competitiveness, feasibility reviews and recommendations as detailed in the RFP/application packet. Selections are also made in compliance with all pertinent statutory requirements and furtherance of the State's housing goals, including but not limited to: preservation of affordable housing; community revitalization; green building technologies and practices; and collaboration with other governmental agencies. Applicants should refer to the RFP to determine eligibility requirements for the program.

In accordance with Section 312 of Article 15 A of the Executive Law, the HTFC requires contractors and awardees to make affirmative efforts to ensure that New York State certified Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises have opportunities for meaningful participation on projects awarded funding by the HTFC.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE:

Meetings for technical assistance may be scheduled through the staff of one of the Regional Offices listed below to provide applicants with an opportunity to discuss a project application. Staff will also be available by phone, email or in person (schedule permitting) to answer applicant questions through the application due date.

REGIONAL OFFICES:

For questions regarding the HWF Program and/or technical assistance for application preparation, contact one of the Regional Offices listed below:

Capital District Regional Office

Counties Served: Albany, Clinton, Columbia, Delaware, Dutchess, Essex, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Montgomery, Orange, Otsego, Putnam, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Sullivan, Ulster, Warren and Washington.

Division of Housing and Community Renewal Lynn Kopka, Regional Director Hampton Plaza, 2nd Floor 38-40 State Street Albany, New York 12207 [phone]

Buffalo Regional Office

Counties Served: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Chemung, Erie, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Niagara, Ontario, Orleans, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne, Wyoming and Yates.

Division of Housing and Community Renewal Thomas H. Van Nortwick, Regional Director 535 Washington Avenue, Suite 105 Buffalo, New York 14203 [phone]

Syracuse Regional Office

Counties Served: Broome, Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Franklin, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, St. Lawrence, Tioga and Tompkins.

Division of Housing and Community Renewal Daniel Buyer, Regional Director 620 Erie Boulevard West, Suite 312 Syracuse, New York 13204 [phone]

New York City Regional Office

Counties Served: Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, Richmond, Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland and Westchester.

Division of Housing and Community Renewal Gregory Watson, Regional Director 25 Beaver Street, 7th Floor New York, New York 10004 [phone]