MakingWaves - EPG and GIGP Grant Programs; Ashokan Reservoir Water Releases; Community Development Block Grants

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MakingWaves - News From the Division of Water

In This Issue:

  • Deadline Approaching for DEC/EFC Engineering Planning Grant and EFC Green Innovation Grant Programs
  • Public Hearing on Water Releases from Ashokan Reservoir
  • Reminder: NYS Community Development Block Grant Funding Available

Deadline Approaching for DEC/EFC Engineering Planning Grant and EFC Green Innovation Grant Programs

Applications are being accepted through the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) for the Engineering Planning Grant (EPG) and the Green Innovation Grant Program (GIGP) until 4 p.m. on February 12

The EPG funds production of an engineering report for eligible Clean Water State Revolving Fund water quality projects. For full program details and requirements, view the EPG Round 10 Program Overview (PDF) on DEC's website. 

The GIGP provides grants for projects that improve water quality and mitigate the effects of climate change through the implementation of green infrastructure, energy efficiency and/or water efficiency practices. For full program requirements, view EFC's GIGP webpage.

Information about both of these grant programs was presented in a webinar on January 13. You can view a recording of the webinar on the Environmental Facilities Corporation's website


Public Hearing on Water Releases from Ashokan Reservoir

Ashokan Reservoir

On February 4, 2021, DEC will host a virtual public hearing on two draft documents related to water releases from New York City's Ashokan Reservoir. DEC announced availability of the draft documents for public review and comment on December 16. The Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) and proposed modification to New York City Department of Environmental Protection's permit for water releases from the Ashokan Reservoir would continue progress reducing turbidity in the reservoir and other connected waterbodies, including Esopus Creek.

DEC is accepting public comments on the DEIS and draft permit modification for 90 days until March 16, 2021. For information on how to participate in the hearing and to submit comments, please go to DEC's website.


Reminder: NYS Community Development Block Grant Funding Available

NYS Homes & Community Renewal (HCR) is accepting applications for the 2020 NYS Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for public infrastructure, public facility and community planning projects until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 5, 2021. More information about this funding opportunity is available on HCR's website.  

HCR is also accepting applications for Economic Development and Microenterprise activities. Applications for this program will be accepted throughout 2021 with rolling awards. 

Contact OCRinfo@nyshcr.org with questions.