Grant & Funding Opportunities
Naturally Lewis | Community Connections Fund
Eligible applicants can submit creative proposals that strengthen ties within the community, to develop relationships, and to spur economic growth and development through the creation and enhancement of public gathering places or services.
NYS EFC | Water Infrastructure Improvement (WIIA)
EFC is now accepting applications for the next round of Water Infrastructure Improvement (WIIA) & Intermunicipal Grant (IMG) funding; $325 million is available this round. Community Assistance Teams are ready to engage with any community that needs help with its water infrastructure.
NBRC 2024 Catalyst Program Funding
The Catalyst Program is designed to stimulate economic growth and inspire partnerships that improve rural economic vitality across the four-state NBRC region. Applicants can apply for infrastructure projects for up to $3,000,000 and non-infrastructure projects for up to $500,000.
Naturally Lewis | Building Business Fund
The Naturally Lewis Building Business Fund will provide matching funds from $10,000 to $50,000 to businesses looking to scale-up their business operations.
EPA | Environmental & Climate Justice Community Change Grant Program
This program supports comprehensive community and place-based approaches to addressing environmental & climate injustices. These concentrated local investments will fund community-driven, change-making projects that center collaborative efforts for healthier, safer, and more prosperous communities.
Naturally Lewis | Vacant Property Revitalization Fund
Lewis County is targeting vacant and potentially unsafe or blighted properties within downtown areas to turn them into usable spaces for business development opportunities. Grant awards up to $100,000 are available.
NYSERDA Charging Station Rebate | Charge Ready NY 2.0
Get reimbursed for $4,000 per charging port installed at a public facility, or $2,000 per charging station installed at a workplace or multi-dwelling location.
NYS Septic Replacement Program | Lower Beaver River & Tributaries
Get reimbursed for 50% of your septic system project, up to $10,000.
Clean Energy Communities Program
The CEC program provides the tools and resources you need to take your community to the next level, with new High Impact Action items and increased access to grant funding.
Orton Family Foundation Community Heart & Soul Grant
The Community Heart & Soul Seed Grant Program is designed for small cities and towns (population 2,500-30,000) provides $10,000 in funding for resident-driven groups in small cities and towns to start the Community Heart & Soul model. Grant funding requires a $10,000 cash match from the participating municipality or a partnering organization.
Training Opportunities & Resources
On Tuesday, April 23, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the NYS Department of Transportation and the Cornell Local Roads Program are sponsoring an online workshop, where David Orr, P.E. will walk through a federal aid project from start to finish, discuss the steps to a successful project, and review issues that have led to problems in the past. Attendees will learn the roles and responsibilities of the various parties involved and ways to reduce stress for themselves and the agencies overseeing the work. Attendees will also discover the keys to success, learn how to navigate federal and state requirements, and gain insights into common pitfalls.
There is no cost to attend the webinar, unless Professional Development Hours (PDHs) are needed. Three and one-half PDHs are available and require a $20 registration fee. No partial credit for PDH will be given. The webinar format will be four one-hour blocks with two 15-minute breaks, and a one-hour break for lunch.
Date: April 23, 2024
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Online link provided after registration
The NYS Town Clerk’s Association (NYSTCA) will hold their annual conference in Albany at the Crowne Plaza – the Desmond Hotel, from April 21-24. Classes run the gamut from basic classes for new clerks to current interest topics and classes to help any clerk learn new skills. Presentations on special elections, cyber threat resilience, NYS Retirement, minutes, hybrid meetings, sexual harassment, FOIL and many others are on the agenda, along with presentations from DEC and the Dept. of State Division of Cemeteries.
Credits for both the Association of Towns Certified Town Officials and NYSTCA Registered Municipal Clerk programs are available for certain of the available classes. Full and partial scholarships are also available to help cover registration and lodging costs, with applications due March 29.
Registration for the full conference is $125 for members ($225 non-members), or $90 ($165 non-members) for a one-day registration. Meals are not included in the confer-ence registration price but have a separate fee. There are also registration packages which include lodging, conference, and meals. The deadline to register is April 15.
Date: April 21-24, 2024
Location: Albany Crowne Plaza – the Desmond Hotel, 660 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, NY 12211
The Tug Hill Commission is hosting their 2024 Local Government Conference on May 1-2, 2024 at the Turning Stone Conference Center. On Wednesday, May 1st there will be an infrastructure roundtable and reception and Thursday, May 2nd will be a full day of training.
Date: May 1-2, 2024
Location: Turning Stone Conference Center – 5218 Patrick Road, Verona, NY 13478
NYCOM’s Annual Meeting and Training School provides an opportunity for Mayors, Managers, Trustees, Council Members, Attorneys, Finance Officers and Clerks to network with peers from other communities and attend a variety of sessions covering both the essential information and skills that every local official needs, as well as some of the more timely and innovative topics. This meeting also features the election of NYCOM’s officers for the upcoming year.
Date: May 15-17, 2024
Location: The Sagamore Resort – 110 Sagamore Rd, Bolton Landing, NY 12814
