Does the applicant possess a Resilient NY or a DEC-approved Comparable Flood Study approved by the RNY team?

Are you able to provide the required match of at least 10% of total eligible project cost?

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).

Project City

Project county or counties.

Project State

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

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.)

For more than one project location, please provide full address(es) for each location. If Not Applicable, indicate "NA".

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

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

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.)

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.)

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
City
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.

Select the for-profit entity of the applicant applying for funding:

Enter the applicant's 'Other' for-profit entity designation.

Select the not-for-profit entity of the applicant applying for funding:

Enter the applicant's 'Other' not-for-profit entity designation.

Select the government entity of the applicant applying for funding:

Enter the applicant's 'Other' government entity designation.

Is the applicant a DBA?

What is the applicant's DBA name?

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

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

If you are a business, have you been certified as a New York State Minority or Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE)?

Organization Legal Name

Applicant First Name

Applicant Last Name

Applicant Street Address

Applicant City

Applicant State

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

Applicant Telephone Number (please include area code)

Applicant Email Address

Contact Salutation

Contact First Name

Contact Last Name

Contact Title

Primary Organization

Contact Street Address

Contact City

Contact State

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

Primary Contact Phone Number. (please include area code)

Contact Email

Contract Salutation

Contract First

Contract Last

Contract Title

Authorized Organization

Contract Street

Contract City

Contract State

Contract Zip (please use ZIP+4 if known)

Contract Phone (please include area code)

Contract Email

Additional Salutation

Additional Project Contact First Name

Additional Project Contact Last Name

Additional Contact Title

Additional Organization

Additional Contact Street Address

Additional Contact City

Additional Contact State

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

Additional Contact Telephone Number (please include area code)

Additional Contact Email Address

Please select the primary sector or characterization that best defines this project.

Please select the secondary sector or characterization that best defines this project.

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.

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.

Does the project align with the Regional Economic Development Council's Strategic Plan?

Explain how the project aligns with the Regional Economic Development Council's Strategic Plan.

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

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

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".

Does this project require State and/or Federal Environmental Review?

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

Please indicate the lead agency (if applicable).

Is this project subject to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)?

Has a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Record of Decision been issued?

Please explain decision and include date of Record of Decision.

If submitting a comparable study for eligibility to the Resilient Watersheds Grant, you must provide a copy of the completed comparable flood study. Submit the study via email to ResilientNY@dec.ny.gov by 11:59 PM June 5th, 2026. You will receive a confirmation email if the study is deemed eligible upon review. Attach a screenshot of the email you receive to this question to confirm eligibility.

If the project is located within a Disadvantaged Community (DAC), attach a map of the area indicating the location of your project and boundaries of the DAC scaled to the municipality. Information on how to determine if your project is located in a DAC can be found in the question help text.

Submit map(s), scaled to project, identifying the project location(s) or delineating the project area for the Resilient Watersheds Grant. Maps must be uploaded as one attachment. Be sure relevant project information (such as road names) can be seen on the map.

If the project is wholly or partially in a FEMA designated special flood hazard area, attach the applicable floodplain map(s) with the location of the project(s) indicated.

Submit the North Atlantic Aquatic Connectivity Collaborative (NAACC) survey or documentation, if completed, as an attachment.

Submit the RWG Bond Act Budget Summary & Detail to demonstrate eligible costs and required local match. Only include costs that would be eligible for funding or will be used for local match. View the instructions tab before completing the budget template (see Question Requirements link for budget template).

Submit any additional supplementary materials or information you would like the Resilient Watersheds Grant program to receive with your application including a cover page that lists all included attachments. Additional materials and cover page must be uploaded as one attachment.

Submit proof of ownership, easement, or other legally binding control of project site(s) for all properties where improvements will be made. Documents must be submitted as one attachment.

Applicants are required to submit the MWBE Compliance Form with their application confirming their understanding of the MWBE requirement and agreeing to show due-diligence and make good faith efforts to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs, whenever possible, if awarded the contract. The MWBE Compliance Form is available at https://dos.ny.gov/funding-bid-opportunities.

Environmental Bond Act funded projects are expected to have a useful life of up to 30 years. Are you able to demonstrate project site ownership and/or the ability to operate and maintain the project for its useful life? More information on eligibility can be found in the Costs & Contracts section of the RWG FAQ.

What is the name of the waterway where the project is located?

Is the project recommended in a study prepared through the Resilient NY Program? A map depicting eligible municipalities is available on the DEC website.

Please provide the title of the report, the recommendation number, and the page numbers relevant to your project.

Is the project part of a completed, non-Resilient NY, comparable flood study?

Please provide the page numbers relevant to your project.

Is the RWG project located within, and/or will it benefit, a Disadvantaged Community (DAC)? If you answer "yes" to this question, describe how and attach a DAC map in attachment question Q_16998.

Which RWG project type(s) is applicant applying for?

Select all practices that will be used in the project.

Are you applying for RWG funding for multiple projects? (Applicants may apply for a maximum of 3 projects per application)

If yes, describe each individual project.

Please rank the individual projects listed above in order of importance, with #1 being the most important.

How will each project reduce flood risk and/or ice jam risks within the community?

Is the proposal part of a larger transformative project or plan, such as a comprehensive plan or climate change adaptation and resilience plan, aimed at increasing municipal environmental, economic, and/or social benefits?

Identify any specific Threatened & Endangered species, State Species of Greatest Conservation Need or other notable species (plant or animal) known to occur in this waterbody and how this project will benefit them. If this information is not known, answer "unknown."

Will the project(s) reduce flooding or risk to a critical facility/critical infrastructure? Explain how each project will mitigate flood impact or otherwise protect critical facilities/infrastructure.

Explain how each project will mitigate flood impact or further protect existing infrastructure (i.e., homes, business, roads bridges, etc.).

For each project within the 1% (100-year) or 0.2% (500 year) annual chance of occurrence floodplain flood hazard area, explain how the project demonstrates flood resilience that is consistent with the New York State Flood Risk Management Guidance for Implementation of the Community Risk and Resiliency Act. Answer N/A if this question does not apply to your project.

Describe how each project will sustainably enhance resilience to climate impacts such as sea level rise, increased rainfall, and/or increased likelihood of flooding.

Describe your long-term operation and maintenance plan for each project. Provide a detailed explanation of the workforce (e.g. municipal staff), funding, frequency and maintenance activities that will ensure the success of the project throughout its estimated useful life.

Does the project include replacing a culvert(s) that is increasing flood risk and/or is an impediment to aquatic passage?

Select the proposed type of culvert replacement(s):

Has a North Atlantic Aquatic Connectivity Collaborative (NAACC) survey been conducted for this stream crossing? Include any survey documentation in Q_16900.

If known, what is the hydraulic capacity (in cubic feet per second, CFS) of each existing culvert structure? If this information is not known, answer "unknown.

What is the internal height and width of each existing stream crossing structure?

What is the internal height and width of each proposed stream crossing structure?

Will the width of each new stream crossing be 1.25x the normal width of the streambed?

Is there natural stream bedload substrate* (e.g., rock, sand, gravel, soil) within the existing structure(s)? If so, is it similar to or different from the natural stream bed?

Will there be natural stream bedload substrate* (e.g., rock, sand, gravel, soil) in the proposed structure(s)? If so, will it be similar to or different from the natural stream bed?

Identify the number of upstream miles that will be opened to aquatic species passage for each replacement. This should cumulatively total the accessible tributaries and the natural terminus of all upstream streams. Calculations should stop at any known barriers to aquatic organisms. Answer N/A if the existing structure does not present a barrier to aquatic passage.

Will the replacement structure(s) be designed to pass the 2% (50-year) annual chance flood event, including future flows anticipated from climate change? If no, please describe the site constraints that prevent this.

Will the replacement structure(s) be designed to pass the 1% (100-year) annual chance flood event, including future flows anticipated from climate change? Answer N/A if this question does not apply to your project. If no, please describe the site constraints that prevent this.

Does the project include the removal of a dam(s)?

What is the name of the dam(s) in the NYS inventory? If the dam is unlisted, provide the local name.

For dams listed in the NYS inventory, provide the NYSDEC-ID. If unlisted, provide the dam height and length.

For dams listed in the NYS inventory, provide the hazard classification of the dam. If the dam is unlisted, answer N/A.

What is the structural integrity of the dam(s)? Please describe the current condition and any relevant history.

Indicate if there are any fish passage devices currently installed on the dam(s).

Describe any water quality and ecological benefits that may result from removing the dam(s).

Describe any expected logistical or environmental complications that could increase the cost, complexity or scope of the project.

Does the project include the restoration or creation of a streambank, stream channel, shoreline, floodplain, wetland, or riparian buffer?

Describe the dimensions of the existing area(s). Dimensions may include but are not limited to floodplain length and width, stream length and width, bankfull depth and width of stream, and base flood elevation, if available.

Describe the dimensions of the proposed changes. Dimensions may include but are not limited to floodplain length and width, stream length and width, bankfull depth and width of stream, and base flood elevation, if available.

Discuss the ecological co-benefits from the proposed streambank, stream channel, shoreline, floodplain, wetland, or riparian buffer project. Examples include enhanced biodiversity and aquatic habitat, and/or public access.

Does the project involve culvert, bridge, and/or appurtenant structures (e.g., legacy abutments, approaches and/or piers, etc.) removal?

What are the dimensions of the structure(s) to be removed?

Discuss the ecological co-benefits from the proposed structure removal. Examples include enhanced biodiversity and aquatic habitat, and/or public access.

Does the project include the removal of a berm?

What are the dimensions of the berm(s) to be removed?

Discuss the ecological co-benefits from the proposed berm removal. Examples include enhanced biodiversity and aquatic habitat, and/or public access.

Does the project restore natural functions or increase the resilience of human or ecological systems by mimicking natural processes? If yes, please describe.

What is your plan for accessing the project site, completing the work, and establishment care of plants and/or other natural elements during the commissioning period?

What is your plan for ongoing maintenance of plants and/or other natural components after the close of the commissioning period?

Does the project involve sediment removal from the stream channel? If so, describe the methods for removal, how the removal of sediment fits into the larger restoration design, and any on-going maintenance required to maintain channel dimensions.

Will the project provide water quality improvements to the stream? If yes, please describe how. If this information is not known, answer "unknown".

Describe how each project will be implemented including project scope of work, project readiness, and time frame. Identify the set of discrete tasks necessary to complete the scope of work and deliverables associated with each task. For each task provide associated cost, key project personnel, and a schedule for completion.

Briefly describe what project development has been completed to date. Include any planning, analysis, design, permitting, or construction activities that have progressed the project work.

Indicate the level of design and construction that will be completed with funding.

Describe the administrative structures in place to administer the requested grant. Identify individuals who will be responsible for specific tasks, such as contract and grants administration, fiscal accounting, and project management. For those managers and professionals already hired, describe their qualifications. Summarize consultant selection process and schedule, noting whether it is completed, underway or proposed. For future hires, describe qualifications sought and procurement/hiring method.

Identify the current legal owner(s) for all properties where improvements will be implemented. See Question Requirements for more information on acceptable documentation of site control.

List all the municipalities (County, City, Town and Village) covered by the project.

Has the applicant or project been awarded prior State, Federal, or other funding and what was the amount and source of the funding? Please explain.

If you are applying to more than one program as part of this CFA application, please describe if you are seeking full funding from any of the programs or if you are seeking partial funding from multiple programs. Include dollar amount(s) in your answer.

Do you have plans to apply to other funding programs to support this project? Will your project still be viable if you do not receive all funding requested? Please explain.

Describe and document how the budget and costs were determined, how the budget includes adequate detail for all project components involved, is cost-effective, presents necessary and realistic costs, and does not contain extraneous expenses.

Describe matching share in detail, noting amount, source (including any restrictions on the use of funds from that source), type (cash, donated, in-kind), and if it is or when it will be available.

The NYS Smart Growth Public Infrastructure Policy Act requires that a public infrastructure project meet the relevant smart growth criterion to the extent practicable. Public Infrastructure projects consist of construction or reconstruction of transportation, sewer, wastewater treatment, water, education, housing and other publicly supported infrastructure.Does the proposed project build new public infrastructure, expand public infrastructure or use, maintain, or improve existing public infrastructure?

If you are maintaining or improving existing public infrastructure, please answer “YES”. If you are building new public infrastructure or expanding public infrastructure, please answer "YES".

If this this is not applicable to your project, answer “NO”.

Explain how the proposed project will use, maintain, or improve existing infrastructure.

Please explain the need to build new infrastructure instead of using or improving existing infrastructure. If n/a, please type N/A.

Please explain how the proposed project is located in a developed area or an area designated for concentrated infill development in a municipally approved comprehensive land use plan, local waterfront revitalization plan and/or brownfield opportunity area plan. Specifically, explain how your project advances infill development or redevelopment in existing developed areas consistent with an approved plan.  Infill development includes redevelopment, rehabilitation and new development between existing buildings on vacant or under-utilized sites.

Please explain how the proposed project will protect, preserve and enhance the State's resources, including agricultural land, forests, surface and groundwater, air quality, recreation and open space, scenic areas, and significant historic and archeological resources. Beyond simply avoiding or minimizing negative environmental impacts, please indicate the resources that may be impacted by your project and how your project will preserve and enhance these resources.

Please explain how the proposed project will foster mixed land uses and compact development, downtown revitalization, Brownfield redevelopment, the enhancement of beauty in public spaces, the diversity and affordability of housing in proximity to places of employment, recreation and commercial development and the integration of all income and age groups. Specifically, explain how your project advances these objectives and improves the quality of life in your community.

Please explain how the proposed project will provide mobility through transportation choices including improved public transportation and reduced automobile dependency. There are many alternatives to automobile transportation.  Please explain how your project provides or complements alternatives to automobile travel such as bikes, pedestrians, public transit, air travel or rail travel.

Please explain how the proposed project will involve coordination between state and local government and inter-municipal and regional planning. Identify any interaction between the applicant and any municipal and county governments, planning boards, regional planning associations or similar organizations. Document any outreach by the applicant to these organizations regarding the project and any relevant correspondence.

Please explain how the proposed project will involve participation in community-based planning and collaboration. Specifically, explain how the project results from an inclusive, multi-stakeholder (including traditionally underserved populations) process of community-based planning and collaboration.  To assist with your explanation, identify any affected community groups or organizations with an interest in the proposed project and if the planning process involved outreach to citizens and stakeholders at all stages of development of the project.

Please explain how the proposed project will ensure predictability in building and land use codes. Provide any additional relevant information.

Please explain how the proposed project will promote sustainability by strengthening existing and creating new communities which reduce greenhouse gas emissions and do not compromise the needs of future generations, by among other means encouraging broad based public involvement in developing and implementing a community plan and ensuring the governance structure is adequate to sustain its implementation. Specifically, explain how your project promotes sustainability.  For example, does your project include buildings and plans that seek to minimize consumption of fossil fuels (coal, petroleum), reduce water usage / consumption, and encourage the use of renewable energy (wind, solar, and geo-thermal).

Please explain how the proposed project will mitigate future physical climate risk due to sea-level rise, and/or storm surges and/or flooding, based on available data predicting the likelihood of future extreme weather events, including hazard risk analysis data.

Specifically, explain how your project demonstrates that future physical climate risk due to sea-level rise, storm surge and flooding have been considered. For example, have you demonstrated consideration of the flood risk applicable to your specific structure type? Explain how the siting and design have evaluated flood-risk considerations, including, but not limited to, human health and safety, environmental effects, cost, funding-source requirements, feasibility and community impact.

For information on the State Climate Impacts Assessment visit:
https://nysclimateimpacts.org/about-the-assessment/what-is-the-assessment/

For information on implementation of the Community Risk and Resiliency Act visit:
https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/climate-change/new-york-response/crra

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.

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.