Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) Now Open

The eleventh round of the CFA is now open with over $750 million in funding available through more than 30 state programs.

Since 2011, the first year of the REDC initiative, the CFA has enabled businesses, municipalities, not-for-profits and members of the public to apply for multiple sources of funding from dozens of state agency programs through a single application, for projects that create jobs and help to revitalize communities.

All of the 2021 guidelines and resources documents can be found on the MHREDC website at https://regionalcouncils.ny.gov/mid-hudson, including:

2021 Available Resources Guide – This year there are over 30 programs available through nine state agencies.
2021 REDC Guidebook – Learn more about the 11^th round of the REDC initiative.
2021 CFA Program Webinars – Find recorded webinars for all funding programs available in this year’s REDC round.
2021 CFA Application Guide

CFA Deadline for many programs: 4:00 PM SHARP on July 30, 2021

Note: The deadline does not apply for open enrollment programs, which will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis.

Attend an upcoming Virtual CFA Information Session!

Information sessions are hosted by ESD team members ready to answer questions about the CFA process. Register for an upcoming event below:

June 2, 2021 at 12pm – Register HERE
June 8, 2021 at 9:30am – Register HERE
June 17, 2021 at 9am – Register HERE
June 22, 2021 at 12pm – Register HERE

Get Voting! – 94th Assembly District Best in Business 2021. Closing date has been extended to 30th June

We are proud to announce a brand-new initiative this year in honor of our extraordinary local businesses. This past year, we witnessed businesses continue to proudly serve our communities with dedication despite facing incredible challenges. This has inspired us to launch Best in Business 2021 to recognize these amazing local establishments.

We are looking to highlight businesses that demonstrate their dedication to the people of the 94th Assembly District. These businesses would be described as having excellent customer service, curating valuable relationships within their communities, and going above and beyond for their customers. If you have a local business/businesses you feel fit this description you can use the submission form below to submit your vote to recognize and honor them within their respective categories.

Voting is open exclusively to local residents in the 94th Assembly District for the towns of Carmel (including the hamlet of Mahopac/Mahopac Falls), Patterson, Putnam Valley, Yorktown, Somers and Southeast (including the village of Brewster). Each resident may only vote once per category and will be automatically entered in a drawing to receive a donated gift card from one of several local businesses.

Voting has been extended until June 30th!!!.

VOTE HERE

Rent and Small Business Relief Grant Applications

Please use the following programmatic guides and contact information as guidance for upcoming rent and small business relief grant applications. Be advised that this information is for Members’ Office use only.

Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)

Applications open Tuesday, June 1^st at 9am:

Program and Application Overview: https://otda.ny.gov/programs/Emergency-Rental-Assistance/

Agency Contacts:

Judi West

Director, Intergovernmental Affairs

Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance

518-474-7420 | Judi.West@otda.ny.gov

Kenneth A. Crannell

Director, External Affairs

Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance

518-474-9730 | kenneth.crannell@otda.ny.gov

Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program

Applications open date TBD:

Program and Application Overview: https://esd.ny.gov/pandemic-small-business-recovery-grant-program

Agency Contacts:

Brad Austin

Director, State Legislative Affairs

Empire State Development

518-292-5272| Bradley.Austin@esd.ny.gov

Pravina Raghavan

Executive Vice President, Small Business Services and Community Economic Development

Empire State Development

646-618-2569| Pravina.raghavan@esd.ny.gov

If you or your staff have any additional questions, please contact Isa Puello, Secretary to the Speaker for Intergovernmental Affairs, at 518-898-8551 or puelloi@nyassembly.gov. You may also reach the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs via email at intergov@nyassembly.gov or call us at 518-455-3791.