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2011 Local Government 2011 Local Government ConferenceConference

Finding and Acquiring Finding and Acquiring Grants for Your CommunityGrants for Your Community

Heidi Ames, SLC Planning

Carrie Tuttle, DANC

John Tenbusch, SLC Planning

Rob Brooks, NYS OCR

New York State Department of StateNew York State Department of State

Local Government Efficiency (LGE) Local Government Efficiency (LGE)

Grants & related programsGrants & related programs

New York State LibraryNew York State Library

Public Library Construction Grant ProgramPublic Library Construction Grant Program

Development Authority of the North CountryDevelopment Authority of the North Country

Recent regional projectsRecent regional projects

http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/

• 5-Year Regional Strategic Plan5-Year Regional Strategic Plan

• Public Participation OpportunitiesPublic Participation Opportunities

• Consolidated Funding Application (CFA)Consolidated Funding Application (CFA)

North Country Regional North Country Regional

Economic Development CouncilEconomic Development Council

NYS Office of Community RenewalNYS Office of Community RenewalCommunity Development Block Grant Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program(CDBG) Program

New York State LibraryNew York State Library Public Library Construction Grant ProgramPublic Library Construction Grant Program

Eligible Costs/ActivitiesEligible Costs/Activities• Construction, acquisition, renovation or rehabilitation of a library building, or Construction, acquisition, renovation or rehabilitation of a library building, or

the renovation or rehabilitation of a building leased for library purposes. the renovation or rehabilitation of a building leased for library purposes.

• Equipment and furnishings are eligible within the context of a construction Equipment and furnishings are eligible within the context of a construction project for a new building, building addition or substantially project for a new building, building addition or substantially renovated/rehabilitated space. renovated/rehabilitated space.

• Site acquisition, site grading of owned property in conjunction with a building Site acquisition, site grading of owned property in conjunction with a building project, and supervision of the construction, renovation, or rehabilitation. project, and supervision of the construction, renovation, or rehabilitation.

Program PrioritiesProgram Priorities• Projects that increase energy conservation, provide accommodation for Projects that increase energy conservation, provide accommodation for

computer equipment and new technologies, and bring libraries into computer equipment and new technologies, and bring libraries into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

• Projects that will extend library services to people residing in geographically Projects that will extend library services to people residing in geographically isolated and economically disadvantaged communities.isolated and economically disadvantaged communities.


• Eligibility: Any public library or public library system chartered by the Eligibility: Any public library or public library system chartered by the Regents of the State of New York or established by an act of the New York Regents of the State of New York or established by an act of the New York State Legislature is eligible.State Legislature is eligible.

• For the 2011-2014 Program, the potential award was $2,500 for a total For the 2011-2014 Program, the potential award was $2,500 for a total project cost of $5,000. However, it is anticipated that most area libraries will project cost of $5,000. However, it is anticipated that most area libraries will fall within fall within new guidelines allowing a request up to 75% of the allowed new guidelines allowing a request up to 75% of the allowed project costsproject costs. .

• Allocations are made to each library system. The public library systems Allocations are made to each library system. The public library systems work closely with member libraries to develop and submit applications.work closely with member libraries to develop and submit applications.

• Materials from the (closed) 2011-2014 funding round are available for Materials from the (closed) 2011-2014 funding round are available for reference: reference: http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/construc/14m/


http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/construc/14m/


North Country Library SystemNorth Country Library SystemServes Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego and St. Lawrence CountiesServes Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego and St. Lawrence Counties

Contact person: Dawn VincentContact person: Dawn Vincent

(315) 782-5540 (315) 782-5540

http://ncls.northcountrylibraries.org/

Clinton Essex Franklin Library SystemClinton Essex Franklin Library SystemContact person: Julie WeaverContact person: Julie Weaver

(518) 563-5190 (518) 563-5190

http://www.cefls.org/


http://ncls.northcountrylibraries.org/

http://www.cefls.org/


New York State Department of StateNew York State Department of State Local Government Efficiency (LGE) ProgramsLocal Government Efficiency (LGE) Programs

Local Government Citizens Re-Organization Empowerment Grant Local Government Citizens Re-Organization Empowerment Grant ProgramProgramFor the consolidation or dissolution of a Local Government Entity in For the consolidation or dissolution of a Local Government Entity in accordance with Article 17-A of the General Municipal Law.accordance with Article 17-A of the General Municipal Law.

Citizen Empowerment Tax CreditCitizen Empowerment Tax CreditAdditional annualAdditional annual aid to local governments, equal to 15% of the combined aid to local governments, equal to 15% of the combined amount of real property taxes levied by all municipalities involved in amount of real property taxes levied by all municipalities involved in consolidation or dissolution on or after April 1, 2007.consolidation or dissolution on or after April 1, 2007.

The Local Government Citizens Re-Organization Empowerment The Local Government Citizens Re-Organization Empowerment Grant Program and Citizen Empowerment Tax Credit aid local Grant Program and Citizen Empowerment Tax Credit aid local governments moving forward with government re-organization.governments moving forward with government re-organization.


Local Government Efficiency Grant ProgramLocal Government Efficiency Grant Program• Competitive grants for local governments that demonstrate new Competitive grants for local governments that demonstrate new

opportunities for financial savings and operational efficiencies.opportunities for financial savings and operational efficiencies.

• The maximum grant is The maximum grant is $200,000 $200,000 per municipality; up to a maximum of per municipality; up to a maximum of $1,000,000$1,000,000, with a maximum of $25,000 per municipality for planning , with a maximum of $25,000 per municipality for planning component of project.component of project.

Local Government Performance and Efficiency ProgramLocal Government Performance and Efficiency Program Recognizes and rewards municipalities that have undertaken significant Recognizes and rewards municipalities that have undertaken significant innovative actions to improve the overall efficiency of governmental innovative actions to improve the overall efficiency of governmental operations and have produced quantifiable recurring financial savings operations and have produced quantifiable recurring financial savings reducing the tax burden on residents.reducing the tax burden on residents.


Local Government Efficiency Grant ProgramLocal Government Efficiency Grant Program

• Materials from the (closed) 2010-2011 funding round are available for reference: Materials from the (closed) 2010-2011 funding round are available for reference: http://www.dos.state.ny.us/LG/lge-index.html.

• Other online resources include: case studies, sample intermunicipal agreements, Other online resources include: case studies, sample intermunicipal agreements, legal framework for the provision of services and local government efficiency reports.legal framework for the provision of services and local government efficiency reports.

• Priority given to projects that result in the complete Priority given to projects that result in the complete functional consolidationfunctional consolidation of a of a municipal service.municipal service.

http://www.dos.state.ny.us/LG/lge-index.html


Local Government Efficiency Grant ProgramLocal Government Efficiency Grant Program

Functional ConsolidationFunctional Consolidation: one municipality completely providing a : one municipality completely providing a service or function for another municipality, which no longer engages in service or function for another municipality, which no longer engages in that service or function.that service or function.

Shared ServicesShared Services: the joint provision, performance or delivery of a : the joint provision, performance or delivery of a service, facility, activity, project or undertaking by two or more service, facility, activity, project or undertaking by two or more municipalities that each might lawfully undertake separately.municipalities that each might lawfully undertake separately.

St. Lawrence County Planning OfficeGrants Notice

Categorized grants listing sent via Categorized grants listing sent via e-mail every 2-4 weeks.e-mail every 2-4 weeks.

E-mail to E-mail to [email protected] to be added to the distribution list.

Past versions on the SLC website: Past versions on the SLC website: http://www.co.st-lawrence.ny.us/Departments/Planning/GrantInformation

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.co.st-lawrence.ny.us/Departments/Planning/GrantInformation

http://www.co.st-lawrence.ny.us/Departments/Planning/GrantInformation

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A New Vision for theNorth Country’s

Economy

Regional Economic Development

CouncilsPutting New York Back to Work

Governor Andrew M. CuomoLieutenant Governor Robert J. Duffy

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Overview

Governor Andrew Cuomo launched initiative to:

• Create community driven approach to economic develop.

• Produce comprehensive, sustainable development in holistic approach.

Goals

• Develop strategies for growth with a regional approach.

• Ensure state funding aligns with local priorities.

North Country Regional Economic Development Council 2011

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OverviewResources Available Through the Regional Economic Development Councils

in 2011 - 2012:

• Empire State Development

• $130 million in capital funding through Regional Council Capital Fund

• $70 million in Tax credits from enhanced Excelsior Jobs Program

• Up to $1 million from Environmental Investment Program

• Economic Transformation Program capital funds &/or tax credits to support

communities affected by closures of correctional and juvenile justice facilities

• $50 million in capital funding

• Five fully-refundable tax credits over five years

• Energy Research and Development Authority

• Up to $75 million from energy efficiency and renewable energy projects

• Up to $100 million from Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiatives (RGGI) for cleaner,

greener communities


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Overview

Resources Available Through the Regional Economic Development Councils in 2011 – 2012 (cont’d):

• Homes and Community Renewal (HCR)

• Up to $44 million from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

Program

• Up to $125 million in housing grants and tax credit programs

• Through the Housing Finance Agency, allocations of low-cost bond financing

and Federal 4% Tax Credits

• State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) financing and Mortgage

Insurance Fund (MIF) loan guarantees

• Department of Transportation

• Up to $43.4 million in Transportation Bond Act, Aviation, Rail & Port Funds

• Up to $6.9 million in Multi-Modal Funds


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Overview


• Environmental Facilities Corporation

• Up to $20 million from the Green Innovation Grant Program

• Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

• Up to $13 million for Municipal Parks and Historic Preservation projects

• Department of State

• Up to $10.875 million from the Environmental Protection Fund Local Waterfront

Revitalization Program

• Department of Labor

• Up to $3 million is available for Workforce Investment Act related training and

workforce development activities


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Overview


• NYS Canal Corporation

• Up to $1.5 million from the Canalway Grant Program

• Private Activity Bond Cap (Industrial Development Bond Cap)

• Allocations of tax-exempt status for bonds that would be available from up to

$350 million of the annual Federal authorization of the 2012 cap

Additionally:

• Recharge NY

• Provides up to 910 Mega Watts from NYPA in 7-year energy contracts to eligible

businesses


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Regional Economic Development Council

10 Economic Development Councils established for Empire State Development regions

• First phase (Year 1), each council will: Develop a five-year strategic plan with a comprehensive

vision for economic development in the entire region. Develop a process to implement the strategic plan and

evaluate its performance in the region.

• Regional Economic Development Councils will compete for State funding. $200 million allocated for best strategic plans in FY 2011-12 Regions will receive important funding thru this process in

year 1 and build basis for future annual allocations of NYS economic development funds.


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North Country Regional Economic Development Council


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St. Lawrence

Jefferson

Lewis

Hamilton

ClintonFranklin

Essex

The North Country Regional Economic Development Council is one of 10 councils established for Empire State Development regions.

Council Co-Chairs:

Anthony "Tony" G. Collins --

President, Clarkson University

[email protected]

268-6445

Garry Douglas --

President, North Country

Chamber of Commerce

[email protected]

563-1000

Lead Staff:

Roseanne Murphy

Empire State Development

[email protected] 518-

561-5642





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Council Members (Page 1 of 2):

Cali Brooks -- Executive Director, Adirondack Community Trust (ACT) John R. Donoghue -- President, Plattsburgh-Saranac Lake Building and Construction Trades Council John Ettling -- President, SUNY Plattsburgh Ron Davis -- Plant Manager, Agri-Mark/McCadam Cheese Company Kate Fish -- Executive Director, Adirondack North Country Association Terry Gach -- Vice President Institutional Advancement, Trudeau Institute Jon Greenwood -- Dairy Farmer/Former VP of NYS Farm Bureau Bridget Hart -- President, Kinney Drugs Adoré Flynn Kurtz -- President & CEO, The Development Corporation of Clinton County John Martin -- Operations Director, Alcoa Inc. James McKenna – Pres./CEO, Lake Placid Convention/Visitors Bur./Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism Carl A. McLaughlin -- Executive Director, Fort Drum Regional Liaison Organization Anne L. Merrill -- Executive Director, Lewis County Chamber of Commerce William P. Murray -- Executive Director, Council for Int’l Trade, Technology, Education and Communication Mark E. Tryniski -- President & CEO, Community Bank Donna Wadsworth -- Communications Director, International Paper Company - Ticonderoga Mill Lisa Weber -- CEO, Timeless Frames and Timeless Decor Daniel Wilt -- President, Wilt Industries James W. Wright -- Executive Director, Development Authority of the North Country


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Council Members (Continued):

Ex officio (Voting Members) Sallie Brothers – Chair, St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators Randall Douglas – Chair, Essex County Board of Supervisors William Farber – Chair, Hamilton County Board of Supervisors Carolyn Fitzpatrick – Chair, Jefferson County Board of Legislators Jimmy Langley – Chair, Clinton County Board of Legislators Guy Smith – Chair, Franklin County Board of Legislators Eric Virkler – Director, Lewis County Department of Economic Development & Planning Jeffery Graham – Mayor, City of Watertown Donald Kasprzak – Mayor, City of Plattsburgh Marie Regan – Supervisor, Town of Potsdam

Ex officio (Non-Voting Members) Senator Joseph Griffo – N.Y.S. Senator, 47th Senate District Elizabeth Little – N.Y.S. Senator, 45th Senate District Pattie Ritchie – N.Y.S. Senator, 48th Senate District Ken Blankenbush – N.Y.S. Assembly, 122nd Assembly District Janet Duprey – N.Y.S. Assembly, 114th Assembly District Addie Russell – N.Y.S. Assembly, 118th Assembly District Theresa Sayward – N.Y.S. Assembly, 113th Assembly District


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Work Groups

• Planning Committee• Adirondack Park• Canadian Connection• Community

Development • Infrastructure • Public Participation• Small Business

Development • Tourism Development

Strategic Clusters

• Advanced Materials/ Manufacturing

• Aerospace/Transportation Equipment

• Agriculture/Food• Arts & Culture• Bio/Health• Clean Energy• Defense• Distribution• Higher Education• Wood/Paper


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Strategic Planning Process

Tasks

Completion Date

Review purpose, work plan and timelines of the council

Aug. 10, 2011

Assess existing regional economic development conditions, development issues and opportunities

Aug. 24, 2011

Implement public participation strategy

Sept. 1, 2011

Develop regional economic development vision

Oct. 5, 2011

Draft Regional Strategic Plan

Oct. 11, 2011

Determine strategies to advance priority project/address critical issues

Oct. 26, 2011

Applications due for funding under REDC process Oct. 31, 2011

Generate regional implementation agenda

Nov. 9, 2011

Complete initial five-year Regional Strategic Plan

Nov. 9, 2011

Complete review of NYS Consolidated Funding Application

Nov. 14, 2011

Submit Regional Strategic Plan

Nov. 14, 2011


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Vision StatementThe North Country will lead the Economic Renaissance of New York State’s Small Cities and Rural Communities by:

• Energizing our micropolitan cities, building on growth in the aerospace, transit equipment, defense, biotech, and manufacturing industries

• Attracting and nurturing entrepreneurial pioneers to cultivate innovative clusters in our rural communities

• Mobilizing the creativity, capacity and graduates of our outstanding and collaborative places of higher education

• Catalyzing the highest per capita rate of small business start-ups in the state• Elevating global recognition of the region as one of the special places on the

planet to visit, live, work and study• Activating tourism as a pathway to diversify our economies• Propagating an agricultural revolution as we help feed the region and the

world• Creating the greenest energy economy in the state

Actualizing this vision will create family-sustaining jobs and build an inventive economy, capitalizing on our abundant natural capital – pristine waters, productive forests and agricultural lands; the rare splendor of the Adirondacks; and our dynamic international border.


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Comprehensive Funding Application will expedite process seeking state funding sources.

Comprehensive Funding Application (CFA)

• Project sponsors will complete one CFA per project to access multiple funding sources.

• Regional Councils develop endorsement standards and award up to 20 percent of total project score.

• State agencies will conduct eligibility, due diligence and complete technical scoring.

• CFA is available at https://apps.cio.ny.gov/apps/cfa/


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Criteria for North Country Regional Councils to endorse and award up to 20% of total project score

Comprehensive Funding Application (CFA)

• Does Project advance the vision as prescribed by the Strategic Plan? (1 point)

• Is there significant community/stakeholder support for the Project? (2 points)

• Is the Project identified in and/or does Project advance a strategy that is part of the Strategic Plan? (7 points)

• Is the Project of significant importance to advancing the regional implementation agenda? (3 points)

• Does the Project leverage other funding sources? (3 points)

• If funded, can the results of the Project be monitored and evaluated against the Strategic Plan’s performance measures? (4 points)

For further information, go to:

http://nyworks.ny.gov/themes/nyopenrc/rc-files/northcountry/NREDC_CFA_EndorsementCriteria.pdf


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Public Participation Plan

Initial Meetings (Gather Input, Suggestions, Projects, Etc.) Date/Time Plattsburgh – SUNY Plattsburgh (Clinton County) Monday, Sept. 12

Tupper Lake – The Wild Center (Franklin County) Wednesday, Sept. 14

Watertown – Jefferson Com. College (Jefferson County) Monday, Sept. 19

Community Meetings Council Members will visit and explain process and seek input at (for example):

Chambers of Commerce, County Legislatures, Rotary Clubs, Farm Bureau

Update Meetings (Progress Report) Potsdam – Clarkson University (St. Lawrence County) Monday, Oct. 17 3:30 p.m.

Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School (Essex County) Tuesday, Oct. 18 6:00 p.m.

Indian Lake Theater (Hamilton County) Wednesday, Oct. 19 6:00 p.m.

Lowville Academy and Central School (Lewis County) Wednesday, Oct. 26 6:00 p.m.

Regional Council Meetings (Include Public Participation session)

Potsdam – SUNY Potsdam Friday, Oct. 21 and November 4 11:00 a.m.


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Other Means of Gathering Input

Internet http://nyworks.ny.gov/content/north-country

http://nyworks.ny.gov/

Email [email protected]

Social Media (Facebook) www.facebook.com/NCOpen4Business

Written Comments North Country Regional Economic Development Council (can be submitted to): c/o Empire State Development

401 West Bay Plaza Dulles State Office BuildingPlattsburgh, NY 12901 Watertown, NY 13601


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