Local Information & Announcements
Department of State Grant Presentation
July 21 9:00am-2:00pm at the NYS Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, Utica. A public information meeting has been scheduled regarding the availability of grants through the NYS Department of State for the following program areas: Brownfield Opportunity Areas, Office of Parks, Recreation & Historical Preservation, Local Waterfront Revitalization, and Local Gov’t Efficiency. There is no fee or pre-registration for these workshops. For more information call 518- 474-6000 or visit www.dos.state.ny.us
Municipal Budget Workshop - Fundamentals of Municipal Accounting
August 25 7:00 - 9:00pm at Kunsela Hall SUNYIT. The Local Government Education Committee will be hosting Laird Petrie from the NYS Comptroller's Office. The fee will be $15. The workshop flyers will be mailed to local officials in late July.
SAVE THE DATE – Land Use Training Conference
October 3 at Mohawk Valley Community College. Sponsored by HOCCPP. Municipal officials may qualify for continuing education training credits. More information to follow in late summer / early fall. Please call 315-798-5710 for more information.
Grantsmanship Center Training Program
February 8-12. The classes will be conducted by The Grantsmanship Center at Cornell Cooperative Extension in Oriskany, NY. Cost is $895. 30 participants maximum.. To register, or to apply for a scholarship, contact TGCI at (800) 421-9512 or visit http://www.tgci.com/gtpschedule.asp
Grants & Funding
Recovery Act competitive grant opportunities available on New Yorks Economic Recovery website
http://www.recovery.ny.gov/resources/Federal_Grant_Opportunities.htm
Renewable Energy Feasibility Grants REAP Program - DEADLINE July 31, 2009
The Rural Energy for America Program is designed to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses reduce energy costs and consumption and help meet the nation’s critical energy needs. The grants are awarded on a competitive basis to agricultural producers, rural small businesses, farmers and ranchers; who gain 50 percent or more of their gross income from the agricultural operations and small businesses that are located in a rural area. For more information contact Thomas Hauryski, USDA Rural Development at
607- 776–7398 Ext. 132 or e-mail Thomas.Hauryski@ny.usda.gov
Broadband Technology Opportunities Program Grant - DEADLINE August 14, 2009
Dept of Commerce has announced funding for broadband expansion. More information at http://broadbandusa.sc.egov.usda.gov/
Clean Energy Business Growth / Development Funding – DEADLINES Aug 5, 2009 / Jan 6, 2010 / June 2, 2010 / Nov 3, 2010
NYSERDA seeks to support the growth and development of clean energy companies in New York State by supporting business activities that enable their expansion. Clean energy includes energy and power generation from renewable resources, as well as energy efficient technologies in the power generation, energy storage, transportation, industrial, or building sectors that use alternative fuels or reduce the consumption of fossil fuels and provide environmental benefits. More info contact Sarah Osgood at ext 3301or email sjo@nyserda.org or Michael Shimazu at ext 3478 or email mhs@nyserda.org
Department of State Grants (Presentation July 21)
Parks, Recreation & Historical Preservation - DEADLINE September 14, 2009
Local Waterfront Revitalization Program EPF - DEADLINE September 16, 2009
Local Gov’t Efficiency Grants - DEADLINE September 23, 2009
For more information call 518- 474-6000 or visit www.dos.state.ny.us
Art Creating Community Grants – REQUIRED WORKSHOPS in August / DEADLINE October 8, 2009
The Stanley Center for the Arts announced that it will be awarding funds through the Art Creating Community Grant Program in Herkimer, Madison and Oneida counties. All applicants MUST attend one of the ACC Seminar and/or Meet with SCA staff to discuss their project. The 1.5 hour seminars will be held:
August 4, 2009 Oneida - Kallet Civic Center at 2pm
August 6, 2009 Old Forge - Arts Center at 2pm
August 12, 2009 Boonville – Dodge Pratt Northam Art & Community Center at 2pm
August 13, 2009 Rome - Art & Community Center at 2pm
August 20, 2009 Utica - Stanley Center for the Arts at 2pm
Space at some locations is limited *RESERVATIONS REQUIRED* Call (315) 624- 2912 to reserve a space. For more information & application visit http://www.cnyarts.com/community_arts/
Targeted Multi-Family Weatherization Program Funding - DEADLINE September 3, 2009
The Division of Housing and Community Renewal has been allocated funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 for the Weatherization Assistance Program to fund eligible applicants to serve as temporary subgrantees for the purpose of targeting multi-family portfolios that have significant need for energy assistance. Visit http://www.dhcr.state.ny.us/Funding/RFPs/waprfp0709.htm
Upstate Revitalization Fund – DEADLINES September 15, 2009 / December 15, 2009 / March 15, 2010
This fund will invest in projects that advance local development and small businesses. Potential projects include improvements to industrial parks or loans for businesses to purchase equipment, real estate, as well as other needs. Eligible applicants include municipalities, businesses, academic institutions, and non-profits. The program will give preference to requests for loans so that principal repayments can be reused for future projects. For more information visit www.empire.state.ny.us./UpstateDownstateFund/
Employment and Training Administration – DEADLINE September 29, 2009
USDOL announced availability of funds and grant applications for Pathways Out of Poverty which offers grant funds for projects that provide training, placement services and employment within the following industries: Transportation; green construction; environmental protection; sustainable agriculture including healthy food production; forestry; recycling and waste reduction. Visit http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-14928.htm
Small Business Administration - Funding through September 30, 2010
SBA is introducing a guaranty loan pilot initiative to make available lines of credit that provide support to the Nation's retail community that traditionally requires titleable inventory. SBA is creating this pilot initiative to help address the significant decline in this type of financing in recent years. SBA will guarantee up to 75 percent of a floor plan line of credit to eligible dealers including but not limited to automobiles, motorcycles, boats (including boat trailers), recreational vehicles and manufactured housing (mobile homes). Visit http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-15856.htm
Emergency Capital Repair Grants – Funding through October 1, 2009
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announces the availability of grant funds to make emergency capital repairs to eligible multi-family projects owned by private not-for-profit entities that are designated for occupancy by elderly tenants. The capital repair needs must relate to items that present an immediate threat to the health, safety, and quality of life of the tenants. The intent of these grants is to provide one-time assistance for emergency items and where the tenants’ continued occupancy in the immediate future would be jeopardized by a delay in initiating the proposed cure. For more information contact DeWayne Kimbrough by phone: (202) 708–3000
NYSERDA Solar Energy PV Incentive Program - Funding through December 31, 2009 or until funds are fully committed
Announces eligibility for qualified photovoltaic (PV) installers to participate in a financial incentive program for approved PV systems installed for New York State customers who pay the Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS)/Systems Benefits Charge (SBC) as part of their electricity bill. Installers can apply for eligibility at any time while the program is open and then apply for financial incentives for approved PV end-use systems meeting the requirements of this Program. Incentives are for grid-connected systems only. Installer may direct any questions to 518-862-1090 or PVInstallers@nyserda.org. Please indicate that you are calling in reference to PON 1050. Visit www.nyserda.org or e-mail rdv@nyserda.org to get an application or additional information
NYSERDA Energy Conservation Study Grants - Funding through March 15, 2010 or until funds are fully committed
The energy conservation studies funded by this program can study the following: energy efficiency; solar thermal, biomass, fuel cells, small wind; energy management personnel and vehicles. Small municipalities may also apply for studies of the following: material conservation and transportation. Eligible to municipal governments, public K-12 schools, public universities or colleges, hospitals, or 501(c)(3) not-for-profits to conduct energy conservation studies to support application for the above listed funding opportunities. Visit www.nyserda.org or e-mail rdv@nyserda.org to get an application or additional information
Workshops & Training
Cornell Municipal Clerks Institute Training
July 19-23 This is an educational opportunity provided to enhance the administration of your office, gain new knowledge, skills, and contribute to the professionalism of your municipal government. Register at http://devsoc.cals.cornell.edu/cals/devsoc/outreach/cardi/training/cmci.cfm
Planning and Zoning Summer School
Sponsored by NYS Association of Towns, NYCOM and the New York Planning Federation
July 21 - Town of Islip
July 23- Albany Law School
August 4 - Onondaga Community College
August 7- Erie Communitiy College
Registration Information at http://www.nytowns.org/core/contentmanager/uploads/PZ%20Registration%20Form.pdf
Local Government Leadership Institute
August 13-14 at Cornell University. In an effort to provide local government officials with the opportunity to engage with experts - and each other - on issues of mutual interest. Panel discussions will include information on shared services, public-private partnerships, capital planning, creating a regional dialogue, leveraging educational institutions and achieving greener communities. For more information visit the Local Government Leadership Institute website: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/lgli/index.htm
NYSEDC 2009 Sustainability & Green Building Conference
August 18 – 19 at Syracuse Renaissance Hotel. The program includes a NYSEDC Board of Directors Meeting.
For registration http://www.nysedc.org/2009_Green_Building_Conference_Brochure.pdf
NYSAC Fall Seminar: Tools to Lead Your Constituents to Better Times
September 16 – 18 at the Saratoga Springs Hilton Hotel/City Center. For registration information visit http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?eventid=750011
Basic Accounting School - Office of the State Comptroller
October 14-16, 2009 Village of Manlius (Onondaga County), Municipal Hall Auditorium.
For more information Contact 518-474-4044 or visit http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/training/basic.htm
Advanced Accounting School - Office of the State Comptroller
September 1-3 City of Canandaigua (Ontario County) Human Resources Conference Room, County Complex
October 27-29 Town of North Hempstead (Nassau County) North Hempstead - Port Washington
December 8-10 City of Binghamton (Broome County) State Office Building, Binghamton
For information contact 518-474-4044 or visit http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/training/advanced.htm
New York State Archives and Records (SARA) Workshops
July 14 Managing Maps and Plans - SUNY Cobleskill, Curtis Mott Lounge, Cobleskill, NY
July 15 Preservation of Historical Records - Suffolk State Office Building, Hauppauge, NY
July 22 Developing Records Management Policies and Procedures - Corning Community College
To sign up, visit http://www.archives.nysed.gov/a/workshops/index.shtml or call (518) 474-8955
Programs
Training Videos Available on Department of State Website
DOS website has training for planning and zoning boards available online with Windows and/or Real Media Player. These videos can be used toward the annual training requirement, if approved by the local municipal board. To view the hour long videos (Ethical Standards for Planning and Zoning Boards and/or Locally Unwanted Land Uses) go to http://www.dos.state.ny.us/lgss/trainingvideo.html
New York State's Water and Sewer Infrastructure Co-Funding Initiative
Helping communities obtain optimum project public financing. This initiative was created to improve infrastructure through enhanced State and local government partnerships. Presentations and Self Assessment tool at http://www.nycofunding.org/DotNetNuke/