Program Questions:
County Infrastructure Grant Program

Q_16553

Are you a county in New York State, other than the counties of Kings, Queens, Richmond, Bronx, and New York?

Q_16551

Is this the County's first application for funding this round?

Q_16552

Will the proposed project contribute to placemaking, support the creation of housing, and/or encourage visitation and tourism for the County?

Q_16554

Are you prepared to provide at least a 50% match of non-ESD funds for your proposed program budget?

Q_16550

Does the applicant have ownership or control of the proposed project site or will they be able to provide written consent from the ownership entity?

Q_16555

Is the proposed project ready to commence within one year of award?

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).

Q_565

Project City

Q_568

Project State
  • 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

Q_1034

Project ZIP Code. (please use ZIP+4 if known)

Q_972

Project county or counties.

Q_572

Project Latitude (This question's value will be filled automatically, based on the project address, when the application is finalized.)

Q_573

Project Longitude (This question's value will be filled automatically, based on the project address, when the application is finalized.)

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.)

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.)

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.)
  • 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

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".

Q_556

Select an applicant ID type from the list below that you normally use to identify your organization on application forms.
  • 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)

Q_2655

Based on your selection from the previous question, enter the associated ID number.

Q_546

Organization Legal Name

Q_5416

Applicant First Name

Q_5417

Applicant Last Name

Q_551

Applicant Street Address

Q_552

Applicant City

Q_553

Applicant State

Q_554

Applicant ZIP Code. (please use ZIP+4 if known)

Q_651

Applicant Telephone Number (please include area code)

Q_555

Applicant Email Address

Q_5257

Contact Salutation
  • Mr., Mrs., Ms., Dr.

Q_547

Contact First Name

Q_1049

Contact Last Name

Q_1050

Contact Title

Q_5490

Primary Organization

Q_3688

Contact Street Address

Q_3689

Contact City

Q_3690

Contact State

Q_3691

Contact ZIP Code (please use ZIP+4 if known)

Q_562

Primary Contact Phone Number. (please include area code)

Q_3692

Contact Email

Q_5475

Contract Salutation
  • Mr., Mrs., Ms., Dr.

Q_5476

Contract First

Q_5477

Contract Last

Q_5478

Contract Title

Q_5491

Authorized Organization

Q_5479

Contract Street

Q_5480

Contract City

Q_5481

Contract State

Q_5482

Contract Zip (please use ZIP+4 if known)

Q_5483

Contract Phone (please include area code)

Q_5484

Contract Email

Q_5493

Additional Salutation
  • Mr., Mrs., Ms., Dr.

Q_1052

Additional Project Contact First Name

Q_970

Additional Project Contact Last Name

Q_1051

Additional Contact Title

Q_5492

Additional Organization

Q_3693

Additional Contact Street Address

Q_3694

Additional Contact City

Q_3695

Additional Contact State

Q_3696

Additional Contact ZIP (please use ZIP+4 if known)

Q_3697

Additional Contact Telephone Number (please include area code)

Q_561

Additional Contact Email Address

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.

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.

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)

Q_975

Estimated Project Timeline: include project start/completion dates, estimates for design, permitting and construction or other major steps.

Q_12606

Does this project require State and/or Federal Environmental Review?
    1. If Yes is selected then these questions will be displayed:
      - Q_2364
      - Q_12607

Q_2364

What is the status of State and/or Federal Environmental Review?

Q_12607

Please indicate the lead agency (if applicable).

Q_12604

Has a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Record of Decision been issued?
    1. If Yes is selected then Q_1054 will be displayed

Q_1054

Please explain decision and include date of Record of Decision.

Q_12625

Has the applicant or project been awarded funding in prior CFA rounds?
    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)

Q_2366

How does your project align with the Regional Economic Development Council’s Strategic Plan/Upstate Revitalization Initiative Plan? (strategic plans are located at https://regionalcouncils.ny.gov/ )

Q_930

Explain what makes your project a regional economic priority - for example creates jobs, economic investment, sustainability and community revitalization, government efficiency or consolidation etc.

Q_13352

Application Fee should be wired via the instructions in the guidelines. Please provide proof of payment here.

Q_16557

Attach a project proposal.

Q_16559

Attach documentation of site ownership/control or written consent from the ownership entity consenting to the application for funding.

Q_13395

Attach a letter of support from the chief executive and/or legislative resolution of the local municipality that maintains land use control over the proposed project site.

Q_16558

Attach any additional demonstration of support from local government, elected officials, and/or community support for the proposed project.

Q_16560

Attach documentation of financial information, including an organizational chart and list of owners, affiliates, related parties, and beneficiaries.

Q_13528

Attach a sources and uses of funds table including documentation of leveraged investment, such as private and local investment

Q_16561

Attach a letter of matching fund commitment(s), including 50% utilization of non-program funds.

Q_4625

Attach copy of third party estimates for project costs.

Q_13402

Attach documentation of any environmental review.

Q_16611

For projects proposing specific housing goals, attach a credible plan for achieving proposed housing goals.

Q_16562

Attach any applicable maps, photos, plans, diagrams, etc. that depict the proposed project.

Q_16556

The program is intended to invest in the three (3) following types of projects; projects that contribute to placemaking, support the creation of housing, and encourage visitation and tourism. List which area(s) that this project will specifically focus on.

Q_16563

Describe how this project will contribute to placemaking, support the creation of housing, and/or encourage visitation and tourism for the County.

Q_13522

Region
  • Capital Region, Central NY, Finger Lakes, Long Island, Mid-Hudson, Mohawk Valley, New York City, North Country, Southern Tier, Western NY

Q_16565

Does the project directly support the creation of housing?
    1. If Yes is selected then these questions will be displayed:
      - Q_16566
      - Q_16567
      - Q_16568

Q_16566

How many new housing units does it support the creation of?

Q_16567

What is the proposed square footage of housing that will be created in total?

Q_16568

Describe how the project will directly support the creation of housing units?

Q_16569

Please describe the municipality where the project will occur and specify other related or complimentary investments being made related to the project area.

Q_16571

Why is this project a priority for the county and what criteria were used to prioritize this project for funding over other projects?

Q_16570

What strategies were employed to solicit feedback and input from local residents, businesses, and stakeholders regarding the proposed infrastructure project?

Q_16572

What specific metrics will be used to determine the success of the project? (i.e. improved tax revenues, number of users, increased tourism, etc.)

Q_16564

Please detail how this project will support economic development in the county. This should include the anticipated community benefits, direct or indirect job creation, placemaking activities, and/or other community benefits.

Q_4603

Has the Municipality ever been or currently delinquent under the terms of any agreements with Empire State Development?
    1. If Yes is selected then Q_5351 will be displayed

Q_5351

Please explain delinquency and final or current deposition.

Q_13519

Does the proposed project include additional NYS benefit?
    1. If Yes is selected then these questions will be displayed:
      - Q_13520
      - Q_13521

Q_13520

If yes, what is the additional awarding agency's name(s)/program(s)?

Q_13521

Enter the associated Project ID number

Q_13525

Does the proposed project include benefits from a local Industrial Development Agency (IDA)?
    1. If Yes is selected then these questions will be displayed:
      - Q_13526
      - Q_13527

Q_13526

If yes, from which IDA is the project also receiving benefits?

Q_13527

If applicable, what is the net value of the tax benefits awarded by the IDA?

Q_13421

Are there multiple property owners for the proposed site?
    1. If Yes is selected then these questions will be displayed:
      - Q_13422
      - Q_13423

Q_13422

How many property owners?

Q_13423

List all property owners

Q_4637

Has the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) consultation process been initiated?
    1. If Yes is selected then Q_5342 will be displayed

Q_5342

Describe the status of the SHPO consultation process?

Q_4638

Has the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) review process been initiated?
  • Yes,No
    1. If Yes is selected then Q_5343 will be displayed

Q_5343

Describe the status of the SEQR review process.

Q_4653

If a SEQR has NOT been completed for this property, explain the status of the SEQR review, provide the identity of the lead agency and date when the review is anticipated to be complete. See Scoring Tips for acceptable lead agencies.

Q_13424

Has a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment been completed?
    1. If Yes is selected then these questions will be displayed:
      - Q_13425
      - Q_13426

Q_13425

Do the findings of the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment require a Phase II?

Q_13426

Has a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment been completed?

Q_13225

Will any other entity (local, state, federal agency or private investor) be involved in implementation of the project?
    1. If Yes is selected then Q_13234 will be displayed

Q_13234

Identify each entity and their involvement in the project.

Q_13405

If the project is not fully funded, explain what other sources the applicant will seek or measures it will take, to fully fund, implement and complete this project.

Q_4954

Was an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) requested or completed for any property associated with this project? If yes, one hardcopy of the Draft and Final EIS and the lead agency's Statement of Findings must be submitted to Empire State Development.

Q_4645

Does your project involve acquisition of real estate?
  • Yes,No

Q_13518

Please describe any problems that are anticipated in completing any of the above activities.

Q_4955

By entering your name in the box below, you are acknowledging that ESD’s Contractor & Supplier Diversity policy will apply to this project. You are further acknowledging that you are aware of ESD’s agency-wide Minority and Women Business Enterprise (‘MWBE’) utilization goal of 30%. Please note that each project will be assigned an individual contract-specific goal, which may be higher or lower than 30%. Furthermore, you understand that, should this project receive a funding award, the Applicant shall be required to use good faith efforts to achieve the prescribed MWBE goals assigned to this project and failure to attain MWBE goal could result in grant amount being reduced.

Q_2180

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 MBE/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.

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.