New York Awards More Than $38 Million to 49 Projects in Second Round of County Infrastructure Grants
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that more than $38 million has been awarded to 49 projects across the state through the second round of the County Infrastructure Grant Program, supporting small- and medium-sized county-led infrastructure projects and the construction of more than 3,200 new homes. Launched in November 2024 and administered by Empire State Development, the program has now awarded more than $74 million to nearly 100 projects.
Under the program, priority projects identified by counties can receive grants of up to $500,000 for economic development, placemaking or tourism, while enhanced awards of up to $1 million are available for projects creating housing with ten or more units. This round includes more than $5.4 million for seven projects in the Capital Region, $5 million for five projects in Central New York, $6 million for seven projects in the Finger Lakes, $6 million for seven projects in the Mid-Hudson region and $500,000 for one project on Long Island, with the remaining awards spread across other regions. Funded work ranges from water system rehabilitation and sewer extensions to blighted building restoration and housing access roads.
The program was established in the FY2025 Enacted Budget, with an additional $50 million included in both the FY2026 and FY2027 Enacted Budgets. Hochul said investing in infrastructure means investing in New York's future, giving local governments tools to create housing, attract businesses and make communities stronger and more affordable.
(Source: Office of the Governor of New York)
Source: Office of the Governor of New York
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