New York State Contract Reporter #26-OPD-36

Grant for Countywide Resilience Implementation Strategy Plan Development in New York State

This opportunity from the New York State Department of State, Office of Planning, Development & Community Infrastructure, invites eligible counties and organizations to apply for grants supporting the development of Countywide Resilience Implementation Strategy Plans. - Government Buyer: - New York State Department of State - Office of Planning, Development & Community Infrastructure - Bureau of Fiscal Management - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is a grant for planning and consulting services. - Services Requested: - Development of Countywide Resilience Implementation Strategy Plans - Includes stakeholder engagement, risk assessment, project identification, and creation of actionable investment and implementation frameworks - Plans must leverage existing local or regional plans (e.g., CLEAR Plans, Hazard Mitigation Plans, LWRPs) - Portfolio of at least 10 priority projects required, with implementation-ready products for two projects - Multi-sector focus: agriculture, energy, health, economy, emergency management, housing, infrastructure, natural resources - Unique/Notable Requirements: - MWBE (30%) and SDVOB (6%) participation goals - Only one plan per application - 10% local match required - Emphasis on actionable outcomes, stakeholder engagement, and multi-benefit approaches - Maximum grant per award: $250,000; total program funding: $1,000,000 - Contract term up to three years, no extensions except for extreme circumstances

Description

The New York State Department of State's Office of Planning, Development & Community Infrastructure is soliciting applications for grants to support the creation of Countywide Resilience Implementation Strategy Plans. These plans will advance goals and actions identified in established local plans, focusing on water quality, natural resources, or sustainable land use. The program aims to help counties identify, prioritize, and advance actions and projects that reduce climate-related risks and strengthen community resilience. Applicants will develop implementation-ready products that position priority projects for future funding, design, permitting, and construction.

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