New York State Contract Reporter #26-BOA-19

New York State Brownfield Opportunity Area Program Funding for Community Redevelopment

The New York State Department of State is offering funding through the Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) Program to support community redevelopment in areas impacted by brownfields, vacant, and blighted properties. - Eligible applicants: - Municipalities, community-based not-for-profit organizations, and NYC Community Boards - Grant activities funded: - Pre-Planning: Site identification, inventory, and preliminary analysis of brownfield and underutilized properties - Planning: Development or update of a BOA Plan, including community vision, economic analysis, and revitalization strategies - Predevelopment Activities: Analyses, plans, studies, and professional services (design, engineering, environmental, marketing, zoning, outreach) within State-Designated BOAs - Phase II Environmental Site Assessments: Environmental investigation, sampling, and chemical testing within State-Designated BOAs - Funding details: - Reimbursement grant covers up to 90% of eligible project costs - Minimum grant request: $100,000; maximum: $400,000 for predevelopment, $300,000 for other activities - Applicants must provide at least 10% matching funds - MWBE participation goal: 30%; SDVOB goal: 6% - Notable requirements: - Emphasis on community redevelopment, economic development, environmental justice, and clean energy siting - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to eligible organizations statewide - Places of performance and contracting: - State-wide in New York - New York State Department of State offices at 1 Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY

Description

The New York State Department of State is soliciting applications for the Brownfield Opportunity Area Program funding through the New York State Consolidated Funding Application (CFA). Eligible applicants include municipalities, community-based not-for-profit organizations, and NYC Community Boards. The program funds projects that establish or implement strategies for community redevelopment of areas affected by historical disinvestment, vacant and blighted properties, and the presence or potential presence of brownfields. Four grant activities are eligible: Pre-Planning, Planning, Predevelopment Activities, and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments within State-Designated Brownfield Opportunity Areas. The contract term is five years, and the funding is a reimbursement program covering up to 90% of eligible project costs.

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