Downstate NY Awarded $42M in Grants
For Green Resiliency Funded Projects
ALBANY—New York State officials announced on Nov. 10 a total of $61 million in Green Resiliency Grant funding to advance eight stormwater infrastructure projects across the state. The majority of the grant funding—$42.23 million—will be earmarked for projects downstate (Mid-Hudson, New York City and Long Island).
Funded through the Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act, these grants protect New Yorkers from extreme weather. From Long Island to Western New York, awarded projects will use nature-based solutions to better manage stormwater, reduce pressure on wastewater systems, and protect neighborhoods from the increasingly severe effects of storms. The GRG program was launched in 2024, with $60 million awarded in the inaugural round. The grants are administered through the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC).
“Too many communities have experienced the devastation of severe flooding, and that’s why we’re investing in resiliency initiatives to protect vulnerable areas and make our state stronger and more resilient,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said. “We’re investing where it matters — not just reacting to the next storm, but preparing for it — protecting families and businesses in the process.”
New York City is receiving a combined $17.9 million to advance two major green infrastructure initiatives. The New York City Department of Environmental Protection will receive $10 million for the North and South Conduit Median Green Infrastructure Project in Brooklyn and Queens, which will capture and treat stormwater to ease pressure on the City’s sewer system and protect water quality in Jamaica Bay. In addition, a $7.9-million grant to the New York City Housing Authority will fund flood-mitigation measures at the Clinton Houses, reducing localized flooding, safeguarding critical infrastructure, and improving water quality in the Harlem River.
Other projects in the downstate to be funded include:
Town of Brookhaven (Long Island)—$10 million for the Neighborhood Road Redevelopment Project, which will include bioretention, stormwater street trees, and underground stormwater storage systems. The improvements will help reduce flooding and protect water quality in Narrow Bay.
Town of Rye (Mid-Hudson)—$8.1 million for the Rye Town Park Sustainability Project, which includes porous pavement, bioretention, rain barrels, stream daylighting and drainage enhancements. These upgrades will help alleviate flooding and erosion while creating a safer, more sustainable park and beach along Long Island Sound.
City of Mount Vernon (Mid-Hudson)—$4.4 million for the Brush Park Green Infrastructure Project to install porous pavement, bioretention, and trees throughout a key recreation area. The project will help mitigate local flooding and enhance water quality in the Hutchinson River.
City of Newburgh (Mid-Hudson)—$1.825 million for the Liberty Street Reconstruction Project, which will feature porous pavement, bioretention and tree trenches. These upgrades will help the city meet its Long-Term Control Plan requirements by reducing combined sewer overflow and improving the health of the Hudson River.
Published: November 11, 2025.