Program Questions:
Community Resilience and Flood Risk Reduction Grants

Q_18347

Are you an eligible applicant as defined by the Community Resilience and Flood Reduction Grants Request for Applications? See Question Requirements for document link and more details.
  • Threshold
  • Yes
  • Yes/No

  • Review the Community Resilience and Flood Risk Reduction Request for Applications for full eligibility requirements.

     

    Eligible Applicants for Coastal Rehabilitation and Resilience: Municipalities as defined by the Bond Act legislation, Chapter 43-B, Article 58, Section 58-0101, Not-for-Profit 501(c)3, Soil and Water Conservation District or New York State entity with a project(s) located within the New York State Coastal area or located within the NYS Coastal Nonpoint Source boundary. See link in question help to determine if you are eligible for this program.

    Eligible Applicants for Inland Flooding and LWRP: A village, town, or city, located along the State's coast or a designated inland waterway, or a county with the written consent and acting on behalf of one of more village, town, or city, located along the State's coast or a designated inland waterway with a complete or substantially complete LWRP or LWRP component.

Q_16364

Are you able to provide the required match of at least 10% of total eligible project cost?
  • Threshold
  • Yes
  • Yes/No

  • Costs must be adequately justified and directly support the scope of work outlined in the application for the proposed project. Proposed total project costs, including match components, must be essential to project completion. Applicants must identify the amount, type and source of eligible local match, and demonstrate that it has been secured; failure to do so may result in a reduced award amount for qualifying applications.

    Failure to adequately justify direct project costs will render costs ineligible. Ineligible costs will be eliminated from the total project costs in the grant application.

    Review the     Community Resilience and Flood Risk Reduction Request for Applications for additional information on program match (https://dos.ny.gov/clean-water-clean-air-and-green-jobs-environmental-bond-act-2022-community-resilience-and-flood). 

Q_16365

Is the State assistance request for grant funding equal to or more than the required Program(s) minimum? See Question Requirements for Program minimums.
  • Threshold
  • Yes
  • Yes/No

  • $300,000 required minimum for Coastal Rehabilitation and Resilience projects. 

    $150,000 required minimum for Inland Flooding and Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) projects.

     

    Applications requesting under the required minimums in grant funding will be disqualified and will not be scored.

     

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_1034

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

  • To locate a Zip Code, visit: https://tools.usps.com/zip-code-lookup.htm

     

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_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_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_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
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.
  • 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, 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
    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_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_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_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_2655

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

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_5416

Applicant First Name
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_5417

Applicant Last Name
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

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_5257

Contact Salutation
  • Basic
  • No
  • Single Choice Dropdown
  • Mr., Mrs., Ms., Dr.

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_5490

Primary Organization
  • 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_5475

Contract Salutation
  • Basic
  • No
  • Single Choice Dropdown
  • Mr., Mrs., Ms., Dr.

Q_5476

Contract First
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_5477

Contract Last
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_5478

Contract Title
  • Basic
  • No
  • Short Answer

Q_5491

Authorized Organization
  • Basic
  • No
  • Short Answer

Q_5479

Contract Street
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_5480

Contract City
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_5481

Contract State
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • State Dropdown

Q_5482

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

Q_5483

Contract Phone (please include area code)
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Phone

Q_5484

Contract Email
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Email

Q_5493

Additional Salutation
  • Basic
  • No
  • Single Choice Dropdown
  • Mr., Mrs., Ms., Dr.

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_5492

Additional Organization
  • 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_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_12606

Does this project require State and/or Federal Environmental Review?
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Yes/No
    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?
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

Q_12607

Please indicate the lead agency (if applicable).
  • Basic
  • Yes
  • 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
  • Yes
  • Long Rich Text (HTML)
  • 0 - 850

Q_16596

Submit one or more map(s), to scale, identifying the project location(s) or delineating the project area. At least one project map must be at a 1:24000 scale or a closest, best fit.
  • Project Map
  • Attachment
  • Yes
  • Attachment

  • The map or maps will be used to determine eligibility and application evaluation.

Q_16298

If applying for an Inland Flooding and LWRP implementation project, submit map(s), to scale, identifying the project location(s) or delineating the project area and the boundary of the relevant LWRP or LWRP Component or Watershed Management Plan watershed boundary.
  • Attachment
  • No
  • Attachment

  • Attached map(s) will be used to determine eligibility for Inland Flooding and LWRP implementation projects.

Q_18349

Submit any document(s) that show evidence of flooding events or demonstrate flood risk vulnerability at the project site. See Question Requirements for example documents.
  • Attachment
  • No
  • Attachment

  • Applicable documents include, but aren't limited to, map(s) showing project location in relation to Coastal Risk Areas or FEMA Flood Hazard zones, a completed DOS Risk Assessment tool, photograph evidence and description, quantitative analysis or modeling, news articles about flooding/damages.

Q_16614

Submit required site plans and feasibility studies, engineering reports and/or design drawings that support your project work plan. See Question Requirements for more details on required documents.
  • Project Design and Construction
  • Attachment
  • Yes
  • Attachment

  • For design and construction projects, submit a feasibility study, engineering report, 30% preliminary design, or equivalent documents. These documents should be current (finalized or updated within the last 10 years) and include the following at minimum:
    Detailed Project Summary and/or objectives
    Current conditions
    Need for project and/or alternative analysis
    Proposed project schedule
    Anticipated project costs

    For construction-only projects, the applicant is required to submit final design and construction documents with the grant application.?

    Reference the     Community Resilience and Flood Risk Reduction Request for Applications for additional details.

Q_18378

Submit permits and SEQRA determination where applicable and available to support your project work plan. If permits or SEQRA determination have been received or completed, the applicant should submit these items.
  • Attachment
  • No
  • Attachment

Q_16619

For all projects, submit proof of site control for all properties where improvements will be made. If site control is in the process of being secured, attach all supporting documentation such as draft easements, letters of intent, or evidence of ongoing negotiations. See Question Requirements link for more information on acceptable documentation of site control.
  • Attachment
  • Yes
  • Attachment

  • For all projects the applicant must identify the current legal owner(s) for all properties where improvements will be implemented and must provide proof with the application that all final design and/or construction work will be performed on public property or where a permanent public interest, such as an easement (e.g. public access, conservation) has been established prior to contract execution.

Q_1978

Attach resolutions, municipal agreements, executed Intermunicipal Agreements or other items to the submission to help illustrate support for the application/project.
  • Resolutions
  • Attachment
  • No
  • Attachment

Q_6946

Please provide Letters of Support for your project (if applicable). All letters should be scanned into a single PDF file and their total size cannot exceed 30 Megabytes (MB).
  • Attachment
  • No
  • Attachment

Q_16594

Submit the NYS DOS Environmental Bond Act Budget Summary & Detail to demonstrate eligible costs and required local match and only include costs that would be eligible for funding or will be used for local match. See Question Requirements for instructions.

Q_16595

Submit an itemized cost estimate for all project components being submitted to the Community Resilience and Flood Risk Reduction Program, as described in your project scope of work.
  • Itemized Cost Estimate
  • Attachment
  • No
  • Attachment

Q_12239

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.
  • M/WBE Compliance Form
  • Attachment
  • Yes
  • Attachment

  • If your project is selected for an award, you will be required to comply with all the contractual requirements, including demonstrating that a good faith effort is made to meet the goals for certified MWBE firms participation as stated in your contract and in accordance with Article 15-A. If an applicant chooses to move forward with a project prior to any award announcement, they are responsible for meeting M/WBE requirements established by the State of New York. The requested form is intended to help an applicant think about how to comply with the regulations and provide information showing their due-diligence to comply with the M/WBE requirements.

    The MWBE Compliance Form is available at https://dos.ny.gov/funding-bid-opportunities.

Q_18451

If applicant type is Not-for-Profit, attach documentation that entity is incorporated pursuant to New York State Not-For-Profit Corporation Law and approved for tax-exempt status under the Internal Revenue Service code.
  • Attachment
  • No
  • Attachment

Q_18350

Which Program(s) under the Community Resilience and Flood Risk Reduction Grants Program are you applying to? See Question Requirements for more information.
  • Eligibility
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Single Choice Radio Button
  • Coastal Rehabilitation and Resilience Projects, Inland Flooding and LWRP Implementation Projects, Both

  • Review the Community Resilience and Flood Risk Reduction Request for Applications for more details, including eligible applicants, eligible activities and requirements for each Program.

Q_16615

Identify the State, Regional, or Local Plan or Program that the project is identified in or implements the goals of.

Q_16303

Describe how the proposed project will advance the implementation of a Local Waterfront Revitalization Program or LWRP Component. In the response, provide the name of the specific LWRP or LWRP Component - including Watershed Management Plans - the project will implement. If applying for Coastal Rehabilitation and Resilience project funding only, respond 'NA'.
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Long Rich Text (HTML)
  • 0 - 1000

Q_16302

Indicate the name of Waterbody(s) and/or Waterway(s) that make(s) the applicant-municipality eligible for Community Resilience and Flood Risk Reduction Grants funding for the proposed project.

Q_13965

Is this grant application being submitted by a County, with the consent and acting on behalf of one or more village, town, or city?
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Single Choice Radio Button
  • Yes,No
    1. If Yes is selected then Q_13962 will be displayed

Q_13962

If yes, list all eligible municipalities participating in the project and attach a letter or resolution from each municipality which demonstrates their consent and support for the application. See Question Requirement link for instructions.
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Long Rich Text (HTML)
  • any

  • If this application is submitted by a County, with the consent and acting on behalf of one or more eligible village, town, or city, the County is required to attach a letter or resolution from all eligible municipalities participating in the project which demonstrates their consent and support for the application. This attachment is only required for applications submitted by a County who will execute a contract with DOS if the project application is funded.

    Resolutions can be submitted in the Documents section of your application under Q_1978 Attach resolutions, municipal agreements, executed Intermunicipal Agreements or other items to the submission to help illustrate support for the application/project. The Department of State does not have a prescribed template for municipal resolutions.

    Letters of support can be submitted in the Documents section of your application under Q_6946 Please provide Letters of Support for your project.

    Letters may be addressed to NYS Secretary of State, c/o Office of Planning, Development and Community Infrastructure, 99 Washington Avenue, Suite 1010, Albany, NY 12231.

Q_16604

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.

Q_16367

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.
  • Project Details
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Short Answer

  • 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.

    Complete this question for all programs you are applying to under this CFA.

Q_16301

Indicate the level of design and construction that will be completed with funding.
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Single Choice Radio Button
  • Final Design and Construction, Construction

  • Complete this question for all programs that you are applying to under this CFA. For applications seeking funding for final design and construction, a feasibility plan, engineering report, preliminary design or equivalent must be submitted. For applications seeking funds for project construction only, the applicant must submit draft or final design documents, any permits or approval received, and SEQRA determination. 

Q_16603

Describe how the 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.
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Long Rich Text (HTML)
  • any

Q_18351

Describe the selection process for the proposed project scope including alternatives considered.
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Long Rich Text (HTML)
  • any

Q_16896

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.

Q_16292

How does the proposed implementation project incorporate the New York State Department of State Resilience Principles? Identify each relevant Resilience Principle and describe how the project demonstrates or leverages the principle. See Question Requirements for link to NYS DOS Resilience Principles.

Q_16887

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?
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Long Answer
  • any

Q_12344

List all the municipalities (County, City, Town and Village) covered by the project.
  • Geographic Coverage
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Long Rich Text (HTML)
  • any

Q_16601

Describe the Regional and Local significance of the proposed project. Must address each separately. Identify any regionally or locally significant resources or amenities improved or protected by the project, issues or opportunities it addresses and/or partnerships it leverages.

Q_18352

If applicable, describe how the proposed project prioritizes accessibility to people of all ages and physical, cognitive and sensory abilities.
  • Standard Question
  • No
  • Long Rich Text (HTML)
  • any

Q_18361

Is the project site (physical address) located within a municipality with a Disadvantaged Community (DAC) population? NYS DOS Bond Act List of Municipalities that Contain DAC Populations and Question Requirements to assist in completing this question. Please select one of the following.
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Single Choice Radio Button
  • Project is within a municipality with a DAC population of 81-100%,Project is within a municipality with a DAC population of 61-80%,Project is within a municipality with a DAC population of 41-60%,Project is within a municipality with a DAC population of 20-40%,Project is within a municipality with a DAC population of 1-19%,Project is within a municipality with no DAC population

  • Please refer to the List of Communities with DACs provided with the Community Resilience and Flood Risk Reduction Request for Applications

Q_18354

Describe how the proposed project will protect, conserve, enhance or restore Natural Resource(s). Include any impacts to surface and/or groundwater flow, natural processes and/or water quality.
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Long Rich Text (HTML)
  • any

  • Natural Resources may be ecosystems and habitats, including designated significant coastal fish and wildlife habitat, natural protective features (wetland, floodplain, active river area, beach, dune) or scenic areas of local or statewide significance.

    See the Community Resilience and Flood Risk Reduction Request for Applications for full evaluation criteria and other examples of natural resources.

Q_16617

Describe and provide documentation on the project site location's overall flood risk and how the project will reduce flood risk or increase flood protection. Describe how the project site is impacted by frequent flooding or describe how a project will increase capacity to store or retain stormwater.
  • Resilience and Flood Risk Reduction
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Long Rich Text (HTML)
  • 0 - 500

  • Applicants should specifically describe how the proposed project incorporates consideration of sea-level rise, storm surge, erosion and/or flooding in project design to make projects more resilient and reasonably safe from flood and erosion damage. Include all referenced documentation in the Attachments section.

Q_16892

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.

Q_16810

Indicate if the proposed project is located in a floodplain, Coastal Erosion Hazard Area (CEHA), and/or a locally determined at risk area and if so, describe how the proposed project will be resilient to flooding and/or erosion risks. See Question Requirements link for instructions.
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
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  • Applicants should specifically describe how the proposed project incorporates consideration of sea-level rise, storm surge, erosion and/or flooding in project design to make projects more resilient and reasonably safe from flood and erosion damage. Applicants may refer to the DOS resilience planning webpage and resilience principles available at: https://dos.ny.gov/resilience-planning.

    Floodplains are flood hazard areas identified on Flood Insurance Rate Maps as a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA). To determine if your proposed project is located within a floodplain, refer to maps available at the FEMA Region Support Center website at: https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home. 

    Coastal Erosion Hazard Areas: NYS has identified coastal areas along the shorelines of Lakes Erie and Ontario, the entire coastline of Long Island, and the Atlantic Ocean coastline of New York City which are at risk to coastal erosion from natural and human activities. To determine if your proposed project is located within a CEHA, refer to maps issued by NYS DEC available at: https://www.dec.ny.gov/fs/projects/coastal/. Currently available CEHA maps only cover the following counties: Cayuga, Chautauqua, Erie, Jefferson, Monroe, Nassau, New York City, Niagara, Orleans, Oswego, Suffolk, Wayne, Westchester. 

    Applicants should be aware that certain activities and development are regulated in CEHA areas through the CEHA permit program. Under this program, NYS DEC or CEHA certified communities consider approval of regulated activities or land disturbance to properties within CEHAs. More information on the CEHA permit program is available at: https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/86541.html. If your project is in a CEHA and a CEHA permit has been received, the permit should be submitted with this application under Documents Section Q_13959.

Q_16893

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.
  • Standard Question
  • No
  • Long Answer
  • any

  • Critical Infrastructure – systems, facilities, and assets that are vital for the functioning of society 

    Examples: 

    • Hospitals 

    • Non-hospital Medical Facilities 

    • Nursing Homes/Assisted Living Facilities 

    • Fire Departments 

    • EMS/Paramedics 

    • Water Treatment Facilities 

    • Schools 

    • Emergency Evacuation Routes 

Q_16894

Explain how each project will mitigate flood impact or further protect existing infrastructure (i.e., homes, business, roads bridges, etc.).
  • Standard Question
  • No
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Q_16895

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

Q_16600

Describe the local capacity and effective organizational structure to complete the project, and if applicable the quality of applicant performance under previous Federal or State grant contracts, including EPF LWRP.
  • Project Management and Budget
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
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Q_1434

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.
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
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  • This description should include relevant experience/background of all parties and their relationship to the applicant. Explain the qualifications of managers and professionals working on the project.

Q_16609

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.
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
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  • Complete this question for all programs you are applying to under this CFA. Budget must be accurate and thorough with no extraneous or ineligible expenses. Budget narrative must include an explanation for the estimate of each budget line and clearly support the applicant's need for financial resources requested to achieve project outcomes. Reference the budget(s) submitted under Attachments of this CFA.

Q_16608

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.
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
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  • Complete this question for all programs you are applying to under this CFA. For the Community Resilience and Flood Risk Reduction Program, both the Coastal Rehabilitation and Resiliency and the Inland Flooding and LWRP Implementation Projets, State assistance awarded and paid shall not exceed 90% of the total eligible cost for the project.
     

Q_16371

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.
  • Funding
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
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  • Complete this question for all programs you are applying to under this CFA.

Q_18342

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.
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Long Answer
  • any

Q_16605

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.
  • Standard Question
  • No
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  • Complete this question for all programs you are applying to under this CFA. Please consult each grant program to determine cost eligibility for projects under each.  Please note: Other State funds may not be used as match.

Q_18477

Responses to questions Q_16371, Q_18342 and Q_16605 are used to evaluate applications for both RWG and Community Resilience and Flood Risk Reduction Grants program applications, even if displayed under another section. Have questions Q_16371, Q_18342 and Q_16605 been completed to contain all information relevant to the proposed Community Resilience and Flood Risk Reduction Grants project?
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Yes/No

  • If Q_16371, Q_18342 and Q_16605 have not been completed to contain all information relevant to the proposed Community Resilience and Flood Risk Reduction Grants project, please go back and do so before submitting your final application.

Q_13611

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”.
  • Smart Growth Questions
  • Smart Growth
  • Yes
  • Yes/No
    1. If Yes is selected then these questions will be displayed:
      - Q_13612
      - Q_13613
      - Q_13614
      - Q_13615
      - Q_13616
      - Q_13617
      - Q_13618
      - Q_13619
      - Q_13620
      - Q_13621
      - Q_13622
      - Q_13623

Q_13612

Explain how the proposed project will use, maintain, or improve existing infrastructure.
  • Smart Growth Questions
  • Smart Growth
  • Yes
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Q_13613

Please explain the need to build new infrastructure instead of using or improving existing infrastructure. If n/a, please type N/A.
  • Smart Growth Questions
  • Smart Growth
  • Yes
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Q_13615

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.
  • Smart Growth Questions
  • Smart Growth
  • Yes
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Q_13616

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.
  • Smart Growth Questions
  • Smart Growth
  • Yes
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Q_13617

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.
  • Smart Growth Questions
  • Smart Growth
  • Yes
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Q_13618

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.
  • Smart Growth Questions
  • Smart Growth
  • Yes
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Q_13619

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.
  • Smart Growth Questions
  • Smart Growth
  • Yes
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Q_13620

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.
  • Smart Growth Questions
  • Smart Growth
  • Yes
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Q_13621

Please explain how the proposed project will ensure predictability in building and land use codes. Provide any additional relevant information.
  • Smart Growth Questions
  • Smart Growth
  • Yes
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Q_13622

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).
  • Smart Growth Questions
  • Smart Growth
  • Yes
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Q_13623

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
  • Smart Growth Questions
  • Smart Growth
  • Yes
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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

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