Notice_of_Availability_of_State_and_Federal_Funds Notice of Availability of State and Federal Funds

4/9/08 N.Y. St. Reg. Notice of Availability of State and Federal Funds

NEW YORK STATE REGISTER

VOLUME XXX, ISSUE 15

April 09, 2008

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDS

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

625 Broadway Albany, NY 12233-4253

MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS, PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATIONS, PUBLIC AUTHORITIES, SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS

Urban and community forestry projects throughout neighborhoods and parks to provide environmental, economic, and social benefits; and improved quality of life for New York urban residents

Applications must be postmarked or delivered by 4:00 p.m. June 4, 2008

An anticipated $900,000 in grants will be available to municipalities, public benefit corporations, public authorities, school districts and not-for-profit organizations that have a public ownership interest in the property or are acting on behalf of a public property owner. Communities may request from $2,500 to $75,000, depending on municipal population, with a 50/50 match requirement. Eligible projects include tree inventories and management plans; tree and shrub planting and maintenance; and green infrastructure projects including green roofs and rain gardens. Additionally, $1000 Quick Start Arbor Day grants, with no match requirement will be available to help communities generate support for a tree program with an Arbor Day celebration. Funds are made available from the Environmental Protection Fund and will be managed and allocated by DEC.

Grant proposals should discuss the scope of work to be done, and how the project will provide environmental, economic, and/or social benefits in the community. In selecting sites, appropriate consideration should be given to under-served neighborhoods, as well as targeting environmental issues that could be addressed. Applicants are encouraged to form regional partnerships and submit proposals that help to implement watershed protection and Smart Growth initiatives with green solutions.

DEC foresters are available to provide applicants with technical assistance. DEC staff will review the completed grant applications and choose recipients based on established rating criteria. Proposals will be evaluated on their cost effectiveness; projected benefits; use of recommended standards in implementation; community outreach and education; support; and regional impact.

Grant applications may be obtained on the DEC web site: www.dec.state.ny.us or by contacting Urban Forestry, Division of Lands and Forests, at the above address, or by phone at [phone].

OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION

The Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza Agency Building One Albany, NY 12238

MUNICIPALITIES AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITH AN OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY

Funds under Title 9 of the Environmental Protection Act of 1993; and the Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund

Municipalities and not-for profit organizations with an ownership interest in the property may apply for funds under Title 9 of the Environmental Protection Act of 1993 for the acquisition, development and improvement of parks, historic properties and heritage areas. In addition, municipalities may apply for funds under the Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund for the acquisition and development of outdoor recreation facilities.

Competitive applications to receive aid are required and will be accepted through June 30, 2008 for grants made available under these programs.

This is a matching grant program, therefore grant recipients will be expected to provide at least 50 percent match to these awards.

Applications and information on workshops can be found on our website at http://www.nysparks.com/grants or contact: T. Kevin Burns, Chief of Grants, Bureau of Grants Management, Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, The Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza, Agency Bldg. 1, 16th Fl., Albany, NY 12238, [phone], Fax: [phone]