2025-2026 Environmental Protection Fund Local Waterfront Revitalization Program

The New York State Department of State is soliciting applications for the 2025-2026 Environmental Protection Fund Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (EPF LWRP) through the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA). This procurement targets eligible villages, towns, cities along New York's coasts or designated inland waterways, counties, and regional planning councils for waterfront revitalization projects. The program offers three grant categories: preparing or updating a Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP), preparing an LWRP Component (including Watershed Management Plans), and implementing an existing LWRP or completed LWRP Component. Evaluation criteria include local waterfront revitalization priorities, public outreach, local capacity, public benefit, implementation readiness, and budget effectiveness. Applicants will receive additional points from Regional Economic Development Council endorsements, with a total possible score of 100 points. The application deadline is July 31, 2025, at 4:00 PM, with a contract term of five years and the earliest start date of April 1, 2025. Proposals must demonstrate strategies for creating more resilient waterfront communities, addressing challenges such as intense rain events, extreme heat, drought, flooding, and shoreline erosion caused by climate change.

The procurement includes specific set-aside and participation goals, with a Total MWBE (Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise) Participation Goal of 30% and a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Contracting Goal of 6%. State assistance will cover up to 75% of total eligible project costs, or up to 85% for projects in Environmental Justice Areas or Disadvantaged Communities. The funding range is substantial, with approximately $13,975,000 available, including up to $2 million dedicated to updating existing LWRPs to mitigate future physical climate risks. Approximately $10.5 million will be awarded for projects in areas demonstrating physical deterioration or serving disadvantaged populations. The minimum state assistance request is $50,000, and the maximum is $2 million. Eligible jurisdictions for this opportunity include Genesee County, Oneida County, and St. Lawrence County, among all New York State counties. While the attached Contract Reporter Results spreadsheet provides historical context of previous LWRP contract awards, it does not specify incumbent vendors for this specific procurement.