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APPLICATION
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In order to be considered for funding, applicants must complete a Consolidated Funding Application (CFA).
For application form, please visit the Regional Economic Development Council website:
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GIGP Spotlight Project 2
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ROUND 1: 2009
Rome, NY (before)
Project Name: Urban Canopy Restoration for Stormwater Management
GIGP Grant: $250,000
A project to restore the urban tree canopy in the City of Rome, New York has spurred adaptive reuse of vacant buildings, an increase in property value, and pollution reduction in Rome's urban core. As part of this GIGP project, the city planted 450 new trees in low-to-moderate income neighborhoods with high housing and population densities.
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ROUND 1: 2009
Rome, NY (installation)
Project Name: Urban Canopy Restoration for Stormwater Management
GIGP Grant: $250,000
The green infrastructure elements were constructed using a locally-developed sub-surface material and an American-made porous pavement made from recycled tires, a combination which has proved to be resistant to cracking, and rich enough in nutrients that tree roots have flourished.
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ROUND 1: 2009
ROME, NY (after)
Project Name: Urban Canopy Restoration for Stormwater Management
GIGP Grant: $250,000
When mature, the new trees will capture approximately 695,000 gallons of rainwater and remove 26,500 tons of carbon dioxide and 430 pounds of air pollutants. The project has significantly decreased the amount of stormwater and contaminants entering local waterways including the Mohawk River and the NYS Barge Canal. This project serves as a model of urban revitalization and successful green infrastructure implementation.
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ATTN >> MWBE Goal Changes
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The MWBE participation goals for the SRF programs are
20% combined MBE and WBE,
as of October 1, 2012.
As a result, there will be changes in the EFC's MWBE program.
Please continue to check the
MWBE Web Page for updated information.
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Non-Municipal Applicants
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Non-municipal applicants such as school districts, private or not-for-profit organizations, individuals, firms, partnerships, associations, and soil and water conservation districts should contact the Green Innovation Grant Program Team at 518-402-7461 to verify project eligibility.
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Successful Applications
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GIGP grant recipients must provide documentation of the following before entering into a grant agreement:
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Legal right to own, operate and maintain the project for the duration of its useful life.
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Compliance with the Smart Growth Infrastructure Act of 2010 and EEO and MWBE requirements.
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Successful completion of all NYS environmental and historic preservation reviews, i.e., SEQR and SHPO.
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A detailed final budget and plan of finance including all third-party funding agreements, inter-municipal agreements, and satisfaction of the minimum 10% local match requirement.
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Designation of an Authorized Representative for the project.
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EFC Approved Feasibility Study.
Please note that if this is a public work contract covered by Article 8 of the New York State Labor Law, the recipient agrees to comply with the prevailing wage requirements.
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GIGP Contacts
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SUZANNA RANDALL
Green Infrastructure Coordinator
518-402-7461
GIGP@efc.ny.gov
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HOW TO APPLY
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Applicants will first need to verify
that both the proposed project and the applicant are eligible.
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1. Verify Project Eligibility
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All GIGP projects must meet or exceed the standards set forth in the DEC's 2010 New York State Stormwater Management Design Manual. Projects must include at least one of the green infrastructure practices listed below in order to be considered eligible for GIGP funding:
To view the printable-PDF version of these green infrastructure practices, click here.
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2. Verify Applicant Eligibility
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Applicants eligible for a GIGP grant include:
- Municipalities
- State Agencies
- Public Benefit Corporations
- Public Authorities
- Not-for-Profit Corporations
- For-Profit Corporations
- Individuals
- Firms
- Partnerships
- Associations
- Soil and Water Conservation Districts
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3. Determine Project Designation
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Clean Water Act (CWA), Sec. 502(14):
The term "Point Source" means any discernible, confined and discrete conveyance, including but not limited to any pipe, ditch, channel, tunnel, conduit, well, discrete fissure, container, rolling stock, concentrated animal feeding operation, or vessel or other floating craft, from which pollutants are or may be discharged. This term does not include agricultural stormwater discharges and return flows from irrigated agriculture.
The term "Non-Point Source" is defined to mean any source of water pollution that does not meet the legal definition of "Point Source" as defined in the above CWA section. Non-Point Source pollution generally results from land runoff, precipitation, atmospheric deposition, drainage, seepage or hydrologic modification.
Point Source Projects
In accordance with the laws governing the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF), projects defined as point source projects under Section 212 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) must be publicly owned.
Green infrastructure projects which are specifically required under Long Term Control Plan, by administrative/judicial order, or by a draft or final State Pollution Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) permitted activity (such as for a municipal separate storm sewer system, a combined sewer system, or stormwater discharges from construction activity), are considered point source projects for SRF funding. Therefore, they must be publicly-owned.
Non-Point Source Projects
Public ownership is not a requirement for non-point source (CWA Section 319) and national estuary (CWA Section 320) projects.
Exceptions
Projects that include stormwater retrofits, however, and the portions of projects which exceed the specific requirements are eligible for funding, even if the applicant is not a municipality.
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4. Required Documentation
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To be considered for funding, all applications
must be accompanied by the following attachments:
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Feasibility Study
The Feasibility Study provides the basis and justification for design. Applicants are required to submit sufficient information to demonstrate their proposed Green Infrastructure (GI) practice is feasible to construct.
The Feasibility Study is a written document which has been signed and stamped by a Qualified Professional: a person who is knowledgeable in the principles and practices of stormwater management and treatment, such as a NYS licensed Professional Engineer, a NYS Registered Landscape Architect, or other individual(s) endorsed by NYS DEC to prepare a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
Refer to the Table entitled “Technical Guidance for Green Infrastructure Projects” for more information on regulatory references.
Elements of Feasibility Study
To be approved, a Feasibility Study must include the following elements:
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Cover Page (with Project Title, Owner, Prepared by, and Date)
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Executive Summary
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Project Objective(s)
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Description of Existing Conditions, to include:
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Project Location/Address (including nearest cross street)
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Current Land Use
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USGS Soil Classification/Bedrock Dept.
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Site Topography
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Stormwater Flowpath (consider flow to/from adjacent sites)
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Depth to Water Table (GI Practice dependent)
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Nearest/Receiving Waterbody
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Other Site Considerations (wetlands, hotspots, brownfields, etc.)
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Boring Logs, Infiltrations Tests, or other Subsurface Investigations (if applicable) which may be required prior to Grant Agreement.
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Recommended Green Infrastructure (GI) Practice(s) to be used (See Technical Guidance for Green Infrastructure Projects Table)
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Feasibility Analysis of Selected GI Practice(s), including:
a. Drainage Area
b. Site Grading
c. Stormwater Flowpath (also consider adjacent sites)
d. Design Considerations (See Technical Guidance for Green Infrastructure Projects Table)
e. GI Practice Sizing & Water Quality Volume (WQV) Calculation(s)
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Other Alternatives Considered
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Proposed Project Schedule
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Project Cost Estimate, to include:
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Construction in Current Year Dollars
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Engineering
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Equipment
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Legal
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Administrative Force Account
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Technical Force Account
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Contingency
Conceptual Site Plan
Conceptual plan must include:
- Engineer Name, Date and Project Title
- North Arrow and Legend (clearly identify all line types and symbols shown)
- Graphical Scale (1"=10',20',30',40',50',60' or 100')
- Site Features (wetlands, nearest waterbody, streets, buildings, etc.)
- Location Map
- Green Infrastructure Practice Location and/or Layout with Flowpath Arrow(s)
Location Map
An 8½” x 11” section, copy, or printout is acceptable, as long as it shows at least 1:24,000 scale and is clearly marked as to scale and source, including Quad Name and/or Code.
Site Photographs
Each applicant must provide a pdf file of clear color images showing the property and illustrating existing conditions and areas to be impacted by proposed work. Photos should be labeled and keyed to a site plan.
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