# New York Opens $76 Million County Grant Round

New York State has opened the third round of its County Infrastructure Grant Program, making **$76 million** available for county-led projects supporting housing growth, placemaking, and tourism. Counties must submit a Letter of Intent before a full application; applications are due **February 5, 2027** (111 days from October 17, 2026). Projects supporting at least 10 new housing units may seek awards of up to **$1.5 million**.

- The funding is a grant opportunity for counties, not a direct state contract award. Contractors and consultants can use the program criteria to identify county projects and engage potential county applicants about delivery needs.
- Counties planning eligible projects should account for the required Letter of Intent in their application sequence; no separate LOI deadline is specified in the signal.
- Firms serving housing, placemaking, or tourism-related infrastructure projects may find opportunities to support county-led proposals and subsequent project implementation.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 17, 2026

### Government Entities
- New York State (NYS)
- Empire State Development (ESD)
- New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR)

### Key Quotes
> By expanding funding and raising award limits for projects that drive housing development, we are giving our county partners the tools they need to build stronger neighborhoods, attract top-tier investment, and make New York a more affordable and livable state.
> — Kathy Hochul, Governor of New York

### Sources
- [Governor Hochul Announces $76 Million Available for Third Round of County Infrastructure Grant Program | Governor Kathy Hochul | New York State](https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-76-million-available-third-round-county-infrastructure-grant-program) - NY