Governor Kathy Hochul on August 6, 2025, announced $17 million is awarded by EFC through the Green Innovation Grant Program. The program supports projects across New York State that utilize unique EPA-designated green stormwater infrastructure design and create cutting-edge green technologies. Competitive grants are awarded to projects that implement one or more of the following green practices: green stormwater infrastructure, energy efficiency, water efficiency and environmental innovation.
AWARDEES
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| Applicant | Project Name | Project Description | County | Region | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemung County | Elmira Sewer District Green Infrastructure | Planning, design, and construction of porous pavement and tree trench practices to improve water quality in Chemung River. | Chemung | Southern Tier | $3,000,000 |
| Dolgeville, Village of | Water Meter Installation | Planning, design, and construction to install water meters to protect water quality in East Canada Creek. | Fulton | Mohawk Valley | $664,000 |
| Florida, Village of | Water Meter Installation and Replacement | Planning, design, and construction to install and replace water meters to protect water quality in Quaker Creek. | Orange | Mid-Hudson | $254,000 |
| Jay, Town of | Water Meter Installation | Planning, design, and construction to install water meters in the AuSable Forks Water District to protect water quality in Ausable River. | Essex | North Country | $602,000 |
| Lockport, City of | Streetscape Improvements, Phase 2 | Planning, design, and construction of bioretention and porous pavement practices to improve water quality in NYS Barge Canal. | Niagara | Western New York | $1,485,000 |
| Malone, Village of | Water Meter Installation | Planning, design, and construction to install water meters to protect water quality in Salmon River. | Franklin | North Country | $3,000,000 |
| New York City Department of Parks and Recreation | Bridge Park South Green Infrastructure | Planning, design, and construction of bioretention practices, wetland creation, and shoreline restoration to improve water quality in Harlem River. | Bronx | New York City | $1,349,000 |
| Rockland, Town of | Water Meter Replacement | Planning, design, and construction to install water meters in the Livingston Manor and Roscoe Water Districts to protect water quality in Willowemoc Creek and Beaver Kill. | Sullivan | Mid-Hudson | $572,000 |
| Rotterdam, Town of | Water Meter Installation | Planning, design, and construction to install water meters to protect water quality in Poentic Kill and Mohawk River. | Schenectady | Capital Region | $3,000,000 |
| Shift Chainworks Owner 1 LLC | SouthWorks Ithaca Building 21 Green Roof | Planning, design, and construction of a green roof to improve water quality in Cayuga Inlet. | Tompkins | Southern Tier | $380,000 |
| The Green-Wood Cemetery | Stormwater Initiative, Phase 2 | Planning, design, and construction of porous pavement practices to improve water quality in Upper New York Bay. | Kings | New York City | $1,811,000 |
| Watertown, Town of | Lettiere Tract Drainage Improvements | Planning, design, and construction of bioretention practices, regenerative stormwater conveyance systems, and downspout disconnections to improve water quality in Mill Creek. | Jefferson | North Country | $945,000 |