The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) authorized that not less than 20% of economic stimulus funding provided for the State Revolving Funds (SRFs) be used for green infrastructure.  Of the $432 million in stimulus funds appropriated for the New York Clean Water SRF, $86.5 million will be available for green infrastructure projects.  Of the $86.8 million in stimulus funds appropriated for the New York Drinking Water SRF, $17.36 million will be available for green infrastructure projects.

For the purpose of ARRA funding via the SRF, green infrastructure includes:

• Water efficiency, reuse or conservation- projects that are either part of or serve a water or wastewater utility project;

• Energy efficiency- projects that reduce energy consumption, use renewable energy, or produce clean energy for water or wastewater facilities.

• Green wet weather infrastructure- projects that maintain, restore, or mimic natural systems to infiltrate, evapotranspirate, or recycle stormwater

• Environmental innovation- projects that manage water resources to prevent or remove pollution in an economically sustainable way.

Green Innovation Grant Program Powerpoint

Green Innovation Grant Program Recipients
Once selected to receive funds, each project must be approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, and comply with the Safe Clean Water and Drinking Water Acts, as well as State Revolving Fund requirements.

ARRA and SRF Guidance Documents
Once selected to receive funds, each project must comply with the Safe Clean Water and Drinking Water Acts, ARRA, and State Revolving Fund requirements.  Documents posted include guidance documents, draft grant agreements and ARRA required components.

Green Innovation Grant Program Application Guidance
Various support documents have been developed throughout the program.  These include powerpoints, FAQs and application materials.