Program Questions:
Long Island South Shore Estuary Reserve - Local Assistance Grant Program

Q_17928

Is the State assistance request for grant funding equal to or more than the required $50,000?
  • Threshold
  • Yes
  • Yes/No
  • The minimum State assistance request for grant funding per grant application is $50,000.  Applications requesting under $50,000 in grant funding will be disqualified and will not be scored.

     

Q_19252

Are you a Municipality (county, city, town, village) located within the Long Island South Shore Estuary Reserve as defined by the Long Island South Shore Estuary Reserve Comprehensive Management Plan and NYS Executive Law, Article 46 as the land draining into the Long Island south shore bays; the Suffolk County Soil and Water Conservation District; the Nassau County Soil and Water Conservation District; The Shinnecock Indian Nation, Unkechaug Indian Nation; Academic Institutions; and Not-for-Profit 501(c)3 organizations.
  • Threshold
  • Yes
  • Yes/No

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_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_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_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_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_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_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_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_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_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_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_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_16509

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_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_17930

Submit the Long Island South Shore Estuary Reserve Local Assistance Grants 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 (see Question Requirements link for instructions).
  • Budget Summary and Detail
  • Attachment
  • Yes
  • Attachment
  • To access the Long Island South Shore Estuary Reserve Local Assistance Grants Budget Summary & Detail spreadsheet go to DOS website: https://dos.ny.gov/funding-bid-opportunities, click on Long Island South Shore Estuary Reserve Local Assistance Grants to download and complete the spreadsheet. Instructions are contained within the spreadsheet. Once completed, upload a .pdf of the spreadsheet to the CFA website as instructed.

    Please refer to the Long Island South Shore Estuary Reserve Local Assistance Grants Request for Applications for cost related information at https://dos.ny.gov/funding-bid-opportunities.

Q_17931

Submit one or more map(s), to scale, identifying the project location(s) or delineating the project area.
  • Project Map
  • Attachment
  • Yes
  • Attachment

Q_17932

Submit site plans and design drawings, permits, SEQRA determination, photographs of existing site conditions, as applicable, and if available, to support your project work plan. For applications only seeking funds for project construction, the applicant must submit draft or final design documents with the application. If permits have been received or SEQRA determination completed, the applicant should submit these items.
  • Supplemental Project Materials
  • Attachment
  • No
  • Attachment
  • Provide site plans, design drawings, permits, SEQRA determination, and/or photographs of existing site conditions, to further illustrate and support your project application. For applications only seeking funds for project construction, the applicant must submit draft or final design documents. If permits have been received or SEQRA determination completed, the applicant should submit these items.

     

Q_19247

For projects that are final design, design/construction, or construction only, applicant must submit proof of site control for all properties where improvements will be made. Applications that do not provide site control documentation will be found ineligible. See Question Requirements link for more information on acceptable documentation of site control.
  • Site Control Documentation
  • Attachment
  • No
  • 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 the grant application due date.

    If property is owned by:

    • the applicant municipality, submit the property deed, current tax roll or property record card.
    • a municipality or public entity that is not the applicant, submit the property deed, current tax roll or property record card and a letter of support or resolution from the landowner supporting the project.
    • private property owner or not-for-profit, submit the property deed, current tax roll or property record card and executed public access easement, conservation easement, or similar legal instrument establishing permanent public interest in the property.

    Applications that do not provide this documentation will be found ineligible and will not be scored. 

    Note: Site control does not need to be established at time of application for planning, feasibility studies, preliminary design (up to 30%) or similar projects which do not include final design and/or construction work. The Department shall have the sole discretion of determining if a proposed project includes design and/or construction work.

     

Q_17934

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
  • 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.

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_19038

Applicants are required to complete and submit the Gender-Based Violence and the Workplace Certification to certify that their organization has in place and has implemented a Gender-Based Violence and the Workplace Policy and has provided such policy to all of its employees, directors and board members. The certification may be found here: https://dos.ny.gov/procurement-forms. Such policy shall, at a minimum, meet the requirements of subdivision 11 of section five hundred seventy-five of the executive law. If the bidder cannot make this certification, they must include a signed statement setting forth in detail the reasons therefor.
  • Gender-Based Violence and the Workplace Certification
  • Attachment
  • Yes
  • Attachment
  • For more information on the Gender-Base Violence and the Workplace Policy visit: 

    https://opdv.ny.gov/gender-based-violence-and-workplace 

    The certification may be found:

    https://dos.ny.gov/procurement-forms 

     

     

     

     

Q_13109

Non-municipal applicants must comply with Executive Order No. 16, prohibiting State agencies and authorities from entering into any new contract or renewing any existing contract with an entity conducting business in Russia. This requirement does not apply to municipalities, however, all non-municipal applicants must complete and attach the Certification Form which can be found at https://ogs.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2022/04/eo16_certification.pdf
  • Executive Order No. 16 Certification
  • Attachment
  • No
  • Attachment
  • The Certification Form may be found at: https://ogs.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2022/04/eo16_certification.pdf

    Executive Order No. 16 provides that “all Affected State Entities are directed to refrain from entering into any new contract or renewing any existing contract with an entity conducting business operations in Russia.” The complete text of Executive Order No. 16 can be found at https://www.governor.ny.gov/executive-order/no-16-prohibiting-state-agencies-and-authorities-contracting-businesses-conducting

    The Executive Order remains in effect while sanctions imposed by the federal government are in effect. Accordingly, vendors who may be excluded from award because of current business operations in Russia are nevertheless encouraged to respond to solicitations to preserve their contracting opportunities in case the sanctions are lifted during a solicitation or even after award in the case of some solicitations. As defined in Executive Order No. 16, an “entity conducting business operations in Russia” means an institution or company, wherever located, conducting any commercial activity in Russia or transacting business with the Russian Government or with commercial entities headquartered in Russia or with their principal place of business in Russia in the form of contracting, sales, purchasing, investment, or any business partnership.

Q_19256

Is applicant the legal owner of the property? Please identify and provide documentation of the legal property owner(s). If applicable.
  • Attachment
  • Yes
  • Attachment

Q_19255

For construction-only projects please provide a Letter of Intent, A letter of intent from the property owner must be submitted indicating their intent to move forward with an easement or similar legal instrument granting permanent public interest in the property. All letters should be scanned into a single PDF file and their total size cannot exceed 30 Megabytes (MB).
  • Attachment
  • No
  • Attachment

Q_19253

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_19195

Provide a concise press-ready project description (500 characters or less) which identifies the grant recipient and other major project partners, provides a brief description of the project scope of work and describes the project goals/objectives.
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Long Answer
  • 0 - 500
  • Below are several examples of press-ready descriptions

    The Village of Groton will update their 2005 Comprehensive Plan. The plan will look at Climate Act goals, environmental sustainability, smart growth principles, asset risk assessments, carbon reduction and abatement, energy efficiency, and alternative energy benefits. The Plan will look for  actions that the Village can take to mitigate the impacts of climate change, protect natural resources, reduce their carbon footprint, and prepare the community for future extreme weather events.

    The City of Jamestown’s new comprehensive plan will be guided by smart growth principles. The new plan will address community and economic development, housing, health and well-being, equity and inclusion, and energy and the environment. The plan will provide a roadmap to creating policies fostering the creation and enhancement of community assets, and cultivating viable economic, social, wellness, and professional pathways for its residents, workers, and visitors.

Q_19189

Identify the primary focus area of the proposed activity that is being applied for with this application. Select from the following list:
  • Project Type
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Single Choice Radio Button
  • Water Quality Improvement Projects, Design Engineering and Implementation of Coastal Resilience and Living Resources Projects, Design Engineering and Construction of Public Access/Blueway Implementation Projects, Other Projects Supporting the Goals of the South Shore Estuary Reserve Comprehensive Management Plan

Q_19251

Describe how the project supports the goals of the South Shore Estuary Reserve Comprehensive Management Plan. Identify how the project advances Comprehensive Management Plan recommendations or other emerging council priorities including improving water quality, living resources, estuary economy, public use and enjoyment and resiliency in the Reserve.
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Long Answer
  • any

Q_19205

Describe and document how the budget meets eligibility requirements of the program and supports the activities identified in the proposed workplan. Include how the project complements other projects/activities in the Reserve. If applicable, describe how the project leverages additional resources (e.g., NYS grants, federal grants or public, nonprofit or private funds) to complete the project.
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Long Answer
  • any
  • 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.
     
    Budget narrative must describe how the grant recipient will monitor expenditures during the life of the project to ensure that the project stays on schedule and within budget. Points are awarded based on the answers you provide. 

Q_19204

Describe and document how the budget and costs were determined.
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Long Answer
  • any
  • Identify the person(s) responsible for compiling the budget; include relevant experience and background of all parties. What method/approach was used to arrive at estimates? 

     

Q_19058

Describe how the project will be implemented using a complete scope of work. Identify the set of discrete tasks necessary to complete the project and for each task provide relevant deliverables, anticipated timeframe, key personnel or parties responsible for completion, and cost per task.
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Long Answer
  • any
  • Tasks should mostly align with the provided sample work plans.https://dos.ny.gov/funding-bid-opportunities

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.
  • 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_19207

Estimated Project Timeline: Demonstrate how the project will proceed upon award. Include project start/completion dates, estimates for final design, permitting and construction or other major steps.
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Long Answer
  • 1 - 850

Q_19206

Describe the necessary local capacity and effective organizational structure to manage and complete the project, and if applicable, the quality work on past projects with State or Federal funds
  • Standard Question
  • No
  • Long Answer
  • any

Q_17937

What is the level of stakeholder engagement that will take place as part of this project? Will the outreach or training with this project reach a broad or limited group of stakeholders, in diversity and/or geography?
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Standard Question
  • No
  • Long Answer
  • 0 - 700

Q_17938

Please answer the following regarding Program Significance: 1) Does the project incorporate/advance measures to address climate change and/or hazard mitigation; enhance natural systems; improves public access and space; connects people through pedestrian, bicycle, and no-motorized vessel trails; educates the public about water quality Best Management Practices or environmentally friendly resiliency measures that can be installed on private property; and/or ensures predictability in land use regulations and procedures? 2) Does the project advance an approved or substantially completed Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP), watershed management plan, water quality initiative, harbor management plan, maritime center management plan, community comprehensive plan, or local strategy? 3) Does the project build on and advance local priorities consistent with the Long Island South Shore Estuary Reserve Comprehensive Management Plan or make efficient use of and/or protect public investment and infrastructure?
  • Program Significance
  • Standard Question
  • No
  • Long Answer
  • 0 - 2000

Q_17939

Will this project create or advance any regional, inter-municipal, intergovernmental, public, or nonprofit partnerships/collaborations within the Long Island South Shore Estuary Reserve?
  • Partnerships
  • Standard Question
  • No
  • Long Answer
  • 0 - 1000

Q_19254

Is a portion of project site (physical address) located within a municipality with a Disadvantaged Community (DAC) population? Please select one of the following.
  • Standard Question
  • Yes
  • Single Choice Radio Button
  • A portion of the project is within a municipality with a DAC population of 81-100%, A portion of the project is within a municipality with a DAC population of 61-80%, A portion of the project is within a municipality with a DAC population of 41-60%, A portion of the project is within a municipality with a DAC population of 20-40%, A portion of the project is within a municipality with a DAC population of 1-19%, A portion of the project is within a municipality with no DAC population
  • Please refer to the List of Municipalities that Contain Disadvantaged Community Populations at: https://dos.ny.gov/funding-bid-opportunities

     

     

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 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
  • Long Rich Text (HTML)
  • 0 - 400

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
  • Long Rich Text (HTML)
  • 0 - 1000

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
  • Long Rich Text (HTML)
  • 0 - 400

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
  • Long Rich Text (HTML)
  • 0 - 400

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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
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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.
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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.
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