Projects should enable New York State businesses and institutions to capture the economic benefits resulting from enhanced environmental improvements implemented at their facilities. Project categories include Capital Investment, Technical Assistance and Research, Development and Demonstration. Eligibility varies according to project category. For Capital Investment and Technical Assistance projects, eligible applicants include non-profit corporations and municipalities applying on behalf of New York businesses. Applicants must be in compliance with regulations at the time of award.
Projects have different matching fund requirements.
Requests should include name, company, street address, phone and fax numbers and e-mail address. Funds may be used for acquisition, development and improvement of parks, historic properties and the Heritage Areas System. Non-profit organizations with an ownership interest in the property and municipalities, including counties, towns, cities, villages, school districts, supervisory districts, local public authorities or benefit corporations, Indian Tribes or nations residing in New York State or any combination thereof are eligible. Proposed activities should be innovative and seek to increase energy efficiency, reduce the environmental impacts associated with the industrial process or building operation or improve productivity. Proposals must emphasize replicability, commercialization, and marketability rather than basic or fundamental research.