Program Questions:
Industrial Development Bond Cap

Q_1993

Is the applicant: A) A qualified authorized issuer of tax-exempt private activity bonds (e.g., State public authority, local Industrial Development Agency (IDA))? OR B) A project applicant that has applied to, and been approved by resolution of, a qualified authorized issuer for the issuance of tax-exempt private activity bonds for such project? (Please see Help Section for additional information)
  • Threshold
  • Yes
  • Yes/No

  • An applicant for volume cap (IDB cap) must be a qualified authorized issuer of tax-exempt private activity bonds, or must be a project applicant that has applied to an authorized issuer for financial assistance which includes the issuance of tax-exempt private activity bonds, the approval of which has been evidenced by resolution of such authorized issuer.

    NOTE:  Where the CFA applicant is not an authorized issuer, the authorized issuer MUST be listed as the additional contact on this application.

Q_3527

US Congressional District where the project is located. (This question's value will be filled automatically, based on the project address, when the application is finalized.)
  • Location
  • No
  • Single Choice Dropdown
  • 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27

  • To determine the US Congressional District, click HERE

Q_928

Project Street Address: Please input the project street address (Street Number and Street Name only).

If the project has multiple locations, please input the primary street address of the project. If the project does not have a definite street address, please input the approximate street address of the project (Street Number and Street Name only).
  • Location
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_565

Project City
  • Location
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_972

Project county or counties.
  • Location
  • Yes
  • NYS County Multiple Choice

Q_568

Project State
  • Location
  • Yes
  • Single Choice Dropdown
  • AA,AL,AK,AZ,AR,CA,CO,CT,DE,FL,GA,HI,ID,IL,IN,IA,KS,KY,LA,ME,MD,MA,MI,MN,MS,MO,MT,NE,NV,NH,NJ,NM,NY,NC,ND,OH,OK,OR,PA,RI,SC,SD,TN,TX,UT,VT,VA,WA,WV,WI,WY,AS,DC,FM,GU,MH,MP,PW,PR,VI
  • AA

Q_572

Project Latitude (This question's value will be filled automatically, based on the project address, when the application is finalized.)
  • Location
  • No
  • Decimal

Q_573

Project Longitude (This question's value will be filled automatically, based on the project address, when the application is finalized.)
  • Location
  • No
  • Decimal

Q_184

NYS Assembly District where the project is located. (This question's value will be filled automatically, based on the project address, when the application is finalized.)
  • Location
  • No
  • Integer

Q_190

NY Senate District where the project is located. (This question's value will be filled automatically, based on the project address, when the application is finalized.)
  • Location
  • No
  • Integer

Q_1034

Project ZIP Code. (please use ZIP+4 if known)
  • Location
  • Yes
  • Zip Code

  • To locate a Zip Code, click HERE

     

     

Q_616

For more than one project location, please provide full address(es) for each location. If Not Applicable, indicate "NA".
  • Location
  • Yes
  • Long Rich Text (HTML)
  • 1 - 200

Q_2655

Based on your selection from the previous question, enter the associated ID number.
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_4160

For each program to which you are applying under the CFA, explain your strategy for proceeding if the full amount of requested funding, required matching funds, and temporary financing are not secured as expected, or committed sources become unavailable.This explanation must address any proposed project phases, and both CFA and non-CFA sources of funds.
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Long Rich Text (HTML)
  • 1 - 5000

Q_549

Type of Applicant (select one)
Applicants will first select a single applicant type from the categories below and then a subtype based on their initial selection. Applicants should review the selections below which provides a list of subtypes by main applicant type.

1. For Profit entity options:
Limited Liability Corporation (LLC)
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
Sole Proprietorship
S Corporation
C Corporation
Limited Partnership (LP)
Other- applicant will be required to list their other for-profit designation.

2. Not-for profit entity options:
501(c)(1) Any corporation that is organized under an act of Congress that is exempt from federal income tax;
501(c)(2) Corporations that hold a title of property for exempt organizations;
501(c)(3) Corporations/funds/foundations that operate for religious/ charitable/ scientific/ literary/ educational purposes;
501(c)(4) Nonprofit organizations that promote social welfare;
501(c)(5) Labor, agricultural, or horticultural associations;
501(c)(6) Business leagues/chambers of commerce/etc. that are not organized for profit;
501(c)(7) Recreational organizations; and
Other- applicant will be required to list their other not-for-profit designation.

3. Government entity options:
Federal
State
County
Town
Village
Tribal
School District
County or Town Improvement District
District Corporation
Public Authority
Business Improvement District
Fire District
Board of Cooperative Education Services (BOCES)
Public Library
Association Library
Other- applicant will be required to list their other government designation.
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Single Choice Dropdown
  • For-Profit, Not-for-Profit, Government
    1. If For-Profit is selected then Q_15475 will be displayed
    2. If Government is selected then Q_15478 will be displayed
    3. If Not-for-Profit is selected then Q_15477 will be displayed

Q_15475

Select the for-profit entity of the applicant applying for funding:
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Single Choice Radio Button
  • Limited Liability Corporation (LLC), Limited Liability Partnership (LLP), Sole Proprietorship, S Corporation, C Corporation, Limited Partnership (LP), Other
    1. If Other is selected then Q_15483 will be displayed

Q_15483

Enter the applicant's 'Other' for-profit entity designation.
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_15477

Select the not-for-profit entity of the applicant applying for funding:
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Single Choice Radio Button
  • 501(c)(1) Any corporation that is organized under an act of Congress that is exempt from federal income tax, 501(c)(2) Corporations that hold a title of property for exempt organizations, 501(c)(3) Corporations/funds/foundations that operate for religious/charitable/scientific/literary/educational purposes, 501(c)(4) Nonprofit organizations that promote social welfare, 501(c)(5) Labor/agricultural/horticultural associations, 501(c)(6) Business leagues/chambers of commerce/etc. that are not organized for profit, 501(c)(7) Recreational organizations, Other
    1. If Other is selected then Q_15484 will be displayed

Q_15484

Enter the applicant's 'Other' not-for-profit entity designation.
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_15478

Select the government entity of the applicant applying for funding:
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Single Choice Radio Button
  • Federal, State, County, Town, Village, Tribal, School District, County or Town Improvement District, District Corporation, Public Authority, Business Improvement District, Fire District, Board of Cooperative Education Services (BOCES), Public Library, Association Library, Other
    1. If Other is selected then Q_15485 will be displayed

Q_15485

Enter the applicant's 'Other' government entity designation.
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_12603

Is the applicant a DBA?
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Yes/No
    1. If Yes is selected then Q_550 will be displayed

Q_550

What is the applicant's DBA name?
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_556

Select an applicant ID type from the list below that you normally use to identify your organization on application forms.
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Single Choice Radio Button
  • Charity Reg #, Duns Number, Federal Tax ID Number, NYS Unemployment Insurance Tax Number,NYS Vendor Identification Number (SFS),Employee Identification Number (EIN),Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)

  • Applicants will be required to provide the specified ID number upon request by the funding agencies.

Q_969

If you are a business, have you been certified as a New York State Minority or Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE)?
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Single Choice Radio Button
  • Yes, No, N/A

Q_546

Organization Legal Name
  • Applicant Information
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

  • If applying in the name of a business please type in the name as it appears on your business papers. If applying as an individual insert your name here.

Q_551

Applicant Street Address
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_552

Applicant City
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_553

Applicant State
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • State Dropdown

Q_554

Applicant ZIP Code. (please use ZIP+4 if known)
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Zip Code

  • To look up a zip code, click HERE

Q_651

Applicant Telephone Number (please include area code)
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Phone

Q_555

Applicant Email Address
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Email

Q_547

Contact First Name
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_1049

Contact Last Name
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_1050

Contact Title
  • Basic
  • No
  • Short Answer

Q_3688

Contact Street Address
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_3689

Contact City
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_3690

Contact State
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • State Dropdown

Q_3691

Contact ZIP Code (please use ZIP+4 if known)
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Zip Code

Q_562

Primary Contact Phone Number. (please include area code)
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Phone

Q_3692

Contact Email
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Email

Q_1052

Additional Project Contact First Name
  • Basic
  • No
  • Short Answer

Q_970

Additional Project Contact Last Name
  • Basic
  • No
  • Short Answer

Q_1051

Additional Contact Title
  • Basic
  • No
  • Short Answer

Q_3693

Additional Contact Street Address
  • Basic
  • No
  • Short Answer

Q_3694

Additional Contact City
  • Basic
  • No
  • Short Answer

Q_3695

Additional Contact State
  • Basic
  • No
  • State Dropdown

Q_3696

Additional Contact ZIP (please use ZIP+4 if known)
  • Basic
  • No
  • Zip Code

Q_3697

Additional Contact Telephone Number (please include area code)
  • Basic
  • No
  • Phone

Q_561

Additional Contact Email Address
  • Basic
  • No
  • Email

Q_4199

Please select the primary sector or characterization that best defines this project.
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Single Choice Dropdown
  • Agriculture, Arts/Culture/Cultural Institutions, Biomedical/Medical, Community Development, Education/College/University, Energy, Environment, Financial Services, Food/Beverage, Healthcare, Historic Preservation, Hospitality, Housing, Industrial/Manufacturing, Information Technology Services/Communications, Infrastructure, Municipal/Government, Office, Recreation,Research & Development, Tourism/Travel, Transportation, Water/Wastewater/Sewer, Waterfront Revitalization, Workforce Development,Business Development,Technology Commercialization

Q_4198

Please select the secondary sector or characterization that best defines this project.
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Single Choice Dropdown
  • Agriculture, Arts/Culture/Cultural Institutions, Biomedical/Medical, Community Development, Education/College/University, Energy, Environment, Financial Services, Food/Beverage, Healthcare, Historic Preservation, Hospitality, Housing, Industrial/Manufacturing, Information Technology Services/Communications, Infrastructure, Municipal/Government, Office, Research & Development, Tourism/Travel, Transportation, Water/Wastewater/Sewer, Waterfront Revitalization, Workforce Development,Business Development,Technology Commercialization

Q_575

Project Description. Concisely describe the project, indicating the location, what will be planned, designed, acquired, and/or constructed, the issues/opportunities to be addressed, and expected outcomes and deliverables. Additional details will be collected later in the application process.
  • Project Description
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Long Rich Text (HTML)
  • 1 - 1200

  • Please include details relevant to all programs on this application. Programs on this application are: {{program_list}}

Q_976

Statement of need: Provide a brief summary of the need for the project in the geographic area proposed and the project's financing needs, including funding gaps of the proposed project.
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Long Rich Text (HTML)
  • 1 - 850

  • Provide a brief summary of the need for the project in the geographic area proposed, the project's financing needs, including funding gaps and, where applicable, describe the additional short and long term jobs that will be created through the development of the proposed project.

Q_12626

Does the project align with the Regional Economic Development Council's Strategic Plan?
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Yes/No
    1. If Yes is selected then Q_12627 will be displayed

Q_12627

Explain how the project aligns with the Regional Economic Development Council's Strategic Plan.
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Long Rich Text (HTML)
  • any

  • Describe how the proposed project advances the REDC/URI plan for the region, specifically linking the project to the region’s goals, strategies, and targeted industry clusters. A response to this question should directly and specifically link the project to a section or sections of REDC/URI plan for the region.

Q_929

Current State of Project Development (i.e. planning, preliminary engineering, final design, etc. You may enter N/A for non-project related applications)
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_975

Estimated Project Timeline: include project start/completion dates, estimates for design, permitting and construction or other major steps.
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Long Rich Text (HTML)
  • 1 - 850

Q_580

Provide a list of all federal, state, and local reviews, approvals, or permits needed or completed, including the dates when they are expected to be completed or were completed. If Not Applicable, indicate "NA".
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Long Answer
  • 1 - 400

Q_2364

What is the status of State and/or Federal Environmental Review?
  • Basic
  • No
  • Short Answer

Q_12604

Has a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Record of Decision been issued?
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Yes/No
    1. If Yes is selected then Q_1054 will be displayed

Q_1054

Please explain decision and include date of Record of Decision.
  • Basic
  • No
  • Long Rich Text (HTML)
  • 0 - 850

Q_12625

Has the applicant or project been awarded funding in prior CFA rounds?
  • Prior CFA Funding
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Yes/No
    1. If Yes is selected then Q_2362 will be displayed

Q_2362

What were the CFA numbers for which funding was awarded? (separate multiple CFA numbers with commas)
  • Basic
  • No
  • Short Answer

Q_1994

Please attach a copy of project applicant's application for financial assistance to the authorized issuer and a copy of the inducement resolution/resolution of intent approved by such issuer for this project.
  • Attachment
  • Yes
  • Attachment

Q_15217

Attach interim financials for 2024

For privately owned companies, IDAs, not-for-profits, educational institutions, start-ups, municipalities, or any business or organization other than publicly traded companies, please provide interim financials for 2024, certified by a company officer. For publicly traded companies, please provide the most recent Form 10-Q.
  • Attachment
  • Yes
  • Attachment

  • Financial statements should be audited or reviewed.  If the statements are only compiled, they must be accompanied by copies of signed Federal tax returns (3 yrs).  Financial statements should be provided by the parent company or any individual owning 50% or greater of the Applicant) unless the Applicant prepares separate audited or reviewed financial statements or files separate tax returns from the parent.

     

    For information about this requirement, contact your local ESD Regional Office. https://esd.ny.gov/regions

Q_15218

Attach 2023 financial documents

For privately owned companies, IDAs, not-for-profits, educational institutions, start-ups, municipalities, or any business or organization other than publicly traded companies, please provide audited or reviewed financials, or compiled financials with signed tax returns, for 2023. For-publicly traded companies, please provide Form 10-K for 2023.
  • Attachment
  • Yes
  • Attachment

  • Financial statements should be audited or reviewed.  If the statements are only compiled, they must be accompanied by copies of signed Federal tax returns (3 yrs).  Financial statements should be provided by the parent company or any individual owning 50% or greater of the Applicant) unless the Applicant prepares separate audited or reviewed financial statements or files separate tax returns from the parent.

     

    For information about this requirement, contact your local ESD Regional Office. https://esd.ny.gov/regions

Q_1998

When does the applicant anticipate closing on the tax-exempt private activity bonds for the project?
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_1988

Will the proposed project result in the creation of construction jobs? If so, estimate the number of construction jobs to be created. (Enter zero if not applicable.)
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Integer

Q_1787

Will the proposed project directly or indirectly result in the creation of permanent jobs? If so, estimate the number of permanent full-time equivalent jobs that will be created. (Enter zero if not applicable)
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Integer

Q_1996

Which type of tax exempt private activity bond will the project qualify for under the federal Internal Revenue Code (IRC sections 142, 144 or other relevant section, e.g., multi-family resident rental housing, small issue manufacturing)?
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_1999

What amount of tax-exempt private activity bond volume cap is being requested?
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Integer

Q_1782

Total Project Cost
  • Funding Sources (Enter dollar amounts below)
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Integer
  • 0.00

Q_1038

By entering your name in the box below, you certify that you are authorized on behalf of the applicant and its governing body to submit this application. You further certify that all of the information contained in this Application and in all statements, data and supporting documents which have been made or furnished for the purpose of receiving assistance for the project described in this application, are true, correct and complete to the best of your knowledge and belief. You acknowledge that offering a written instrument knowing that the written instrument contains a false statement or false information, with the intent to defraud the State or any political subdivision, public authority or public benefit corporation of the State, with the knowledge or belief that it will be filed with or recorded by the State or any political subdivision, public authority or public benefit corporation of the State, constitutes a crime under New York State Law.
  • Certification
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_1037

By entering your name in the box below, you certify and agree that you are authorized on behalf of the applicant and its governing body to commit the applicant to comply with the requirements of Article 15-A of the New York State Executive Law: Participation By Minority Group Members and Women With Respect To State Contracts by providing opportunities for Minority-owned Business Enterprise (MBE)/Woman-owned Business Enterprise (WBE) participation. You further certify that the applicant will maintain such records and take such actions necessary to demonstrate such compliance throughout the completion of the project.
  • General Certifications
  • Certification
  • Yes
  • Short Answer