On Earth Day, Governor Hochul Announces $60 Million in Environmental Bond Act Funding for Green Resiliency Grants

Applications Go Live on May 1

Advances Governor Hochul’s Comprehensive Clean Water and Resiliency Agenda

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $60 million in Environmental Bond Act funding for the next round of Green Resiliency Grants. The program supports vital stormwater management and resilient infrastructure projects in flood-prone communities across New York State. This action advances Governor Hochul’s comprehensive clean water and resiliency agenda to protect New Yorkers from extreme weather, while making these projects more affordable to minimize the financial impact on local ratepayers.

“On Earth Day, we're reminded that New Yorkers are on the front lines of increasingly dangerous and frequent extreme weather events,” Governor Hochul said. “This investment helps prepare and protect our homes, neighborhoods and families when disaster strikes — all while creating more good-paying jobs. This is how we fight for the future New Yorkers deserve.”

The $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022 continues to deliver historic investments to safeguard water quality, reduce pollution, strengthen resiliency and create green jobs.

Governor Hochul launched the Green Resiliency Grant program in 2024, awarding $60 million to 13 transformational projects across the State in the inaugural round. Building on the success of the 2024 program, the second round will prioritize projects offering significant risk reduction, helping communities build storm-ready infrastructure that provides long-term solutions and stability.

Green infrastructure projects provide benefits such as:

• Safer, more resilient communities by managing stormwater to mitigate flooding and better protect our homes and businesses.
• Cleaner water and air by reducing and treating stormwater at the source.
• Cooler cities by reducing urban heat island effect to create a more comfortable environment.
• Thriving ecosystems by restoring habitats to bring nature back to communities.
• Vibrant communities by encouraging economic development, revitalizing neighborhoods and enhancing recreational opportunities.

The New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation will open the grant round on May 1. Applications, guidance, and webinar information will be available on EFC’s website. Any community that needs help with its project is encouraged to reach out to EFC’s Community Assistance Teams.