Request for Applications: NYS Homes and Community Renewal Grants
/NYS Homes and Community Renewal has launched a new funding opportunity available through the state’s recently created Vacant Rental Improvement Program (V-RIP). Grants up to $5 million are available to local governments and nonprofits to administer the program in areas across the state (outside of NYC).
The program will provide grants up to $75,000 per unit for property owners to rehabilitate vacant units into long-term rentals for low- and moderate-income tenants.
The application round is currently open and will close on October 3, 2024. A webinar will be held on Tuesday September 17th at 2:00PM and more information can be found at https://hcr.ny.gov/v-rip.
The County of Chautauqua is soliciting proposals from qualified consulting firms to undertake a Countywide Resiliency Plan that will improve the ability of the County, its municipalities, and other private and public stakeholders to prepare for, adapt to, and minimize impacts from flooding, extreme heat, drought, severe winter weather, and other challenging weather events.