Advances Governor Hochul’s Comprehensive Clean Water and Resiliency Agenda 

Applications Are Due August 15

President & CEO Maureen A. Coleman announced that the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation is now accepting applications for the next round of Green Resiliency Grants. Governor Kathy Hochul made $60 million available for vital stormwater management and resilient infrastructure projects in flood-prone communities across New York State. The program advances Governor Hochul’s comprehensive clean water and resiliency agenda to protect New Yorkers from extreme weather, while making these projects more affordable to minimize the financial impact on local ratepayers. 

“With extreme weather becoming more frequent and severe, investing in green infrastructure is no longer optional; it’s essential,” President & CEO Coleman said. “These grants will help communities turn risk into resilience - greener, smarter, and built to last.”

Applications and eligibility guidelines are available on EFC’s website, where interested applicants can register for a May 21 webinar about the next round. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on August 15. 

This round is funded by the $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022, which continues to deliver historic investments to safeguard water quality, reduce pollution, strengthen resiliency, and create green jobs.

Governor Hochul launched the Green Resiliency Grant program in 2024, awarding $60 million to 13 transformational projects across the State in the inaugural round, funded in part by the Environmental Bond Act. Building on the success of the 2024 program, the second round will prioritize projects offering significant risk reduction, helping communities build storm-ready infrastructure that provides long-term solutions and stability.

Green infrastructure projects provide benefits such as:

• Safer, more resilient communities by managing stormwater to mitigate flooding and better protect our homes and businesses.
• Cleaner water and air by reducing and treating stormwater at the source.
• Cooler cities by reducing urban heat island effect to create a more comfortable environment.
• Thriving ecosystems by restoring habitats to bring nature back to communities.
• Vibrant communities by encouraging economic development, revitalizing neighborhoods, and enhancing recreational opportunities.

New York's Commitment to Water Quality
New York State continues to increase its nation-leading investments in water infrastructure, including more than $2.2 billion in financial assistance from EFC for local water infrastructure projects in State Fiscal Year 2024 alone. With an additional $500 million proposed for clean water infrastructure in Governor Hochul’s FY26 Executive Budget, New York will have invested a record $6 billion in water infrastructure since 2017. Any community needing assistance with water infrastructure projects is encouraged to contact EFC. New Yorkers can track projects benefiting from EFC’s investments using the interactive project impact dashboard.