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State economic development officers brief Madison County on Consolidated Funding Application and pro-housing financing
Summary
Empire State Development staff outlined the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) process (deadline July 31 for some programs), regional capital and pro-housing funding streams, and eligibility requirements such as pro-housing community certification and minimum request sizes for certain grants.
Representatives from Empire State Development's Central New York office briefed the Madison County Board on state funding opportunities administered through the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA), including timing, program types, and municipal eligibility requirements.
Melissa Davis and Zach Becker outlined the CFA process, stressing that some programs close on July 31 at 4 p.m. and that applicants should submit earlier to avoid portal shutdowns. They described two programs of particular interest to municipalities:
- Regional council capital fund: A flexible capital program for municipalities, nonprofits and businesses. Minimum request is $100,000 for standard capital projects and there are…
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