Funding to Help Complete an Engineering Report
Overview
Details and How to Apply
Planning grants help communities prepare to apply for financing through EFC's Clean Water State Revolving Fund. They fund the development of an engineering report, which is an eligibility requirement for financing. This program helps ensure fiscally sound and well-designed projects are advancing to construction. Grants of up to $100,000 are available for inflow and infiltration studies. Grants of up to $50,000 are available for all other projects.
Communities must meet certain Median Household Income requirements according to the United States Census American Community Survey:
- Equal to or less than $90,000: Municipalities in the Capital District, Central NY, Finger Lakes, Mohawk Valley, North Country, Southern Tier or Western NY regions.
- Equal to or less than $110,000: Municipalities in the Mid-Hudson, Long Island or New York City.
How to Apply: The application period closed June 12.
Quick Links
Access documents and data about environmental quality
Guidance on design elements from NEIWPCC
Information about the Community Risk And Resiliency Act