2026-2027 -Environmental Protection Fund - Local Waterfront Revitalization Program
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2135696
- State
- New York
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Points of contact
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- Marlana Dugger marlana.dugger@dos.ny.gov (518) 485-2836
- Leah Golby leah.golby@dos.ny.gov (518) 473-1028
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About this opportunity
The New York State Department of State is soliciting applications through the Consolidated Funding Application for grants under the Environmental Protection Fund Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, with applications due July 31, 2026. Eligible applicants are villages, towns, and cities located along New York's coasts or designated inland waterways; counties and Regional Planning Councils may also apply with written consent on behalf of eligible municipalities.
Applicants may propose work in one of four grant categories: preparing or updating a Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP), updating an existing LWRP to enhance climate resilience, preparing an LWRP component such as a watershed management plan, or implementing an LWRP or LWRP component. Awards support community and waterfront revitalization strategies consistent with the Waterfront Revitalization of Coastal Areas and Inland Waterways Act. The state provides financial and technical assistance recognizing that municipalities are best positioned to define their own waterfront objectives and needs.
Applicants must meet mandatory contracting goals: Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation of 30 percent and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) participation of 6 percent. Proposals must address how these targets will be achieved. A spreadsheet of business enterprises awarded identical or substantially similar contracts within the past five years is attached for reference. The complete RFA documentation, posted June 2, 2026, contains specific information on application procedures, eligible project costs, and award amounts.
Opportunity text
The NYS Department of State (Department or DOS) is soliciting applications through the New York State Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) under Title 11 of the Environmental Protection Fund Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (EPF LWRP) from eligible villages, towns, and cities located along New York's coasts or designated inland waterways. Counties and Regional Planning Councils (RPCs) with written consent and acting on behalf of one or more eligible villages, towns, and cities are also eligible to apply. Applications must advance the preparation or implementation of strategies for community and waterfront revitalization through one of the following grant categories: Preparing or Updating a Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP), including Updating an LWRP to be More Resilient to Climate Risks Preparing an LWRP Component, including a Watershed Management Plan Implementing an LWRP or LWRP Component New York State's approach to managing waterfront areas recognizes that municipalities are in the best position to determine their own waterfront objectives and needs in a manner consistent with the goals and requirements of the Waterfront Revitalization of Coastal Areas and Inland Waterways Act. Accordingly, the Department encourages waterfront communities to prepare and implement LWRPs with financial and technical assistance provided through this grant program. Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: See attached. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) SDVOB Goal: 6.00% Minority / Women Business Enterprise contracting goals (MWBE) Total MWBE Goals: 30.00%
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Contract Reporter Results - LWRP.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| RFA_LWRP_2026 _FINAL.docx | DOCX document |
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