ARRA Funding Notices by way of New York State

Environmental Facilities Corporation

Green Innovation Grants Program (GIGP) - The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) authorized that not less than 20% of economic stimulus funding provided for the State Revolving Funds (SRFs) be used for green infrastructure. Of the $432 million in stimulus funds appropriated for the New York Clean Water SRF, $86.5 million will be available for green infrastructure projects. Of the $86.8 million in stimulus funds appropriated for the New York Drinking Water SRF, $17.36 million will be available for green infrastructure projects.

For projects that qualify for the GIGP, EFC will provide grants subject to availability of ARRA funds. These projects will be listed in Category G of the Clean Water SRF Intended Use Plan (IUP), EFC will be accepting applications for GIGP projects through a separate application process for listing in the IUP. Drinking Water projects also may apply for GIGP funds. GIGP projects must meet the applicable requirements of the ARRA and SRF programs.

Link to EFC GIGP page: http://www.nysefc.org/home/index.asp?page=688

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NYSERDA (New York State Energy and Research Development Authority)

* The opening of the first solicitation for State Energy Program funds through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) PON4: Energy Conservation Study $5 Million available Applications accepted Monday, July 13, 2009 through March 15, 2010 (by 5:00 PM Eastern Time) on a first-come, first-served basis, or until funds are fully committed, whichever occurs first.

Eligibility: municipal governments, public K-12 schools, public universities or colleges (including SUNY, SUNY community colleges, CUNY, CUNY community colleges), hospitals, or not-for-profits (defined as 501(c)(3))
Status: Accepting Applications
Web site: http://www.nyserda.org/funding/0004pon.asp
Web site: http://www.nyserda.org/economicrecovery/appliance.asp

This is implementation for the energy study (above)
Project Implementation Funding for State Energy Program American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)
RFP 1613
Program Summary This Request for Proposals (RFP) provides Statewide funding for the installation of energy conservation measures including: energy efficiency, renewable energy, and clean fleet projects. This program is made available as part of NYSERDA's administration of the State Energy Program (SEP) funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Eligible Proposers include: municipal governments, public K-12 schools, public universities or colleges (including SUNY, SUNY community colleges, CUNY, and CUNY community colleges), public and private hospitals, and not-for-profits (defined as a Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) qualifying organization formed prior to February 17, 2009).

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Dept of Labor

NYSDOL issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Disconnected Youth Training. Funding for this solicitation is through the federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). The Governor and the New York State Workforce Investment Board have allotted up to $2.5 million for this youth initiative. Projects will serve disconnected youth by expanding career awareness, providing dropout prevention services and developing foundation skills and competencies needed to motivate youth to achieve and succeed in their adult and work life.

Proposals due August 20, 2009. http://labor.ny.gov/workforcenypartners/fundingopps/RFP46-Q.pdf

a. Applicant Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants for this solicitation include educational institutions, such as Community Colleges, BOCES programs, and school districts.

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