New York State

U.S. Census 2021 Data Summit Series

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JUNE SPOTLIGHT


In June 2021, the U.S. Census Bureau New York Region is hosting the following Data Summits. You can register for the summits by clicking the links below.  A complete catalog of Data Summits is attached and can be found HERE.

Mid-Hudson Economic Development Updates

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Economic Development Opportunity Highlights

Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) Now Open

The eleventh round of the CFA is now open with over $750 million in funding available through more than 30 state programs.

  • Since 2011, the first year of the REDC initiative, the CFA has enabled businesses, municipalities, not-for-profits and members of the public to apply for multiple sources of funding from dozens of state agency programs through a single application, for projects that create jobs and help to revitalize communities.
  • All of the 2021 guidelines and resources documents can be found on the MHREDC website at https://regionalcouncils.ny.gov/mid-hudson, including:

CFA Deadline for many programs: 4:00 PM SHARP on July 30, 2021

  • Note: The deadline does not apply for open enrollment programs, which will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis.

Attend an upcoming Virtual CFA Information Session!

Information sessions are hosted by ESD team members ready to answer questions about the CFA process. Register for an upcoming event below:

  • June 2, 2021 at 12pm – Register HERE
  • June 8, 2021 at 9:30am – Register HERE
  • June 17, 2021 at 9am – Register HERE
  • June 22, 2021 at 12pm – Register HERE

$3.5 Billion in Assistance for Renters and Small Businesses

  • $2.7 Billion Rental Assistance Program to Provide Funding for Eligible Renters and Landlords Experiencing Financial Hardship; Online Applications Accepted Starting June 1
  • $800 Million Small Business Recovery Grant Program to Provide Funding to Small Businesses to Help Them Recover From the Economic Impact of the Pandemic; Online Applications Accepted Starting June 10; Learn more here

Webinar on Export Opportunities for ICT & Cybersecurity in Canada and Israel

  • Presented by Ben Kalman and Gerry Stoch 
  • Wednesday, June 2, 9:00–10:30 a.m. ET
  • Register here.

Critical Manufacturing (CM) Virtual Corporate Security Engagement (CSES) Series

  • The Critical Manufacturing Virtual Corporate Security Engagement Series will feature speakers from the Department of Homeland Security, other U.S. Government entities, the Critical Manufacturing sector, state and local agencies, as well as the private sector. Speakers at this event will address topics including a Threat Brief: Critical Manufacturing Sector, Framework for Identifying Cybersecurity by Risks, Distribution and Supply Chain Challenges, and Security Consideration to Protect Intellectual Property.
  • Wednesday, June 9, 2021, from 9:00am—11:30am EDT
  • Register here

2021 Mid-Hudson Regional MWBE Online Opportunities Expo


For Information on Resources for Businesses in Response to COVID-19, please visit nysbusinessrecovery.ny.gov

Additional Updates

Virtual panel presentation: Listening to Black Farmers

  • Please join this free online panel presentation: Listening to Black Farmers. The three panelists will share their personal experiences as Black Farmers, social justice advocates, and land conservationists
  • Panelists include Alison Espinosa, Rhyston Mays & Shaniqua Bowden
  • Wednesday, June 2, 6:00 – 7:30 pm ET on Zoom
  • Register here

Route 17 Planning and Environment Linkages Study Virtual Public Workshop #2

  • About the Study: The Route 17 Planning and Environment Linkages Study (PEL) is sponsored by the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). This study is evaluating the engineering feasibility and potential environmental impacts of reasonable alternatives to address the corridor’s transportation needs brought about by current and anticipated growth in the region.
  • NYSDOT would like feedback during the development of the Route 17 PEL Study.
  • Join the public workshop on Thursday, June 3rd, 6:30pm – 8:30pm.
  • Register HERE, and find flyers attached.

Apply for Funding to Be a Community Navigator through the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Community Navigator Pilot Program

  • The Small Business Administration (SBA) & Public Private Strategies Institute (PPSI) is providing an educational opportunity to learn more about the community navigator pilot funding opportunity created by the American Rescue Plan Act.
  • This program is intended for and open to all community-based organizations, chambers of commerce, business associations who share our mission of helping to reach every small business owner who needs help.
  • See the Notice of Funding Opportunity here. According to the website the deadline to apply is July 12, 2021.

Economic Development Resources

Funding Opportunities


Technical Assistance for Businesses

Workforce Development Resources

Resources for Employers

  • NY State of Health: Shop here to see what health insurance options are available to you, your family, and your business
  • Child Care:Parents in need of free child care resources and referrals are encouraged to visit www.HVChildCare.org, where they can enter their zip code to immediately find the name and contact information of the agency that serves their location.
  • NYS DOL Shared Work Program: New York State’s DOL Shared Work Program helps businesses manage business cycles and seasonal adjustments. Shared Work lets businesses keep trained staff and avoid layoffs. Employees can receive partial unemployment insurance benefits while working reduced hours. Full-time, part-time and seasonal employees are eligible.

Data and Reports

Last Call: Administrator Guzman Announces Final Push for Restaurant Revitalization Fund Applications

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Qualifying eating establishments should submit applications by theMay 24th deadline

WASHINGTON – Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced that eligible eating establishments have until Monday, May 24, 8 p.m. ET, to submit applications to the Restaurant Revitalization Fund.“If our nation’s food and beverage industry is going to fully recover, we must ensure as many of the hardest-hit businesses get the economic aid they need,” said Administrator Guzman. “We are committed to creating easy to navigate programs and removing barriers that have kept many of our nation’s smallest businesses from accessing these crucial economic lifelines. The SBA will continue to be as entrepreneurial as the small businesses we serve, and we will continue to work as fast as possible to deliver the relief our businesses need so urgently.”
“The numbers speak to the commitment SBA made to educating owners and operators through their work with the Association, our state partners, and other industry support organizations,” said Tom Bené, President & CEO of the National Restaurant Association. “The funds that have already been distributed will help accelerate the recovery of thousands of restaurants and bring much-needed capital to communities across the country.”
The $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund signed into law by President Joe Biden established an initial $5 billion set-aside established by Congress for applicants with gross receipts not more than $500,000. To further ensure an equitable distribution of funds, Administrator Guzman created two additional funding allocations to ensure the smallest of the small restaurants and other eating establishments have equitable access: 1) $500 million for applicants with 2019 gross receipts not more than $50,000, and 2) $4 billion for applicants with 2019 gross receipts between $500,000 and $1,500,000. In the first two weeks of the RRF program, and after 600 targeted community outreach events in multiple languages, SBA has received from priority groups:

  • 12,898 applications from businesses with not more than $50,000 in pre-pandemic revenue requesting $290 million in funds
  • 73,671 applications from businesses with not more than $500,000 in annual pre-pandemic revenue requesting $6.1 billion in funds
  • 34,010 applications from businesses with $500,000 – $1,500,000 in annual pre-pandemic revenue requesting $8.4 billion in funds

Designed to ensure the smallest of small eating establishments get the relief needed, set-asides continue a commitment to an equitable distribution of funds to hard-hit communities. Because SBA still has potential set-aside funding available for eligible establishments with 2019 annual revenue of not more than $50,000, it will keep the application portal open until Monday, May 24, 8 p.m. ET. While all qualified restaurants may submit applications, more than $220 million of a $500 million set-aside remains in the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). Eligible establishments that meet this revenue standard are encouraged to apply through SBA-recognized point-of-sale vendors or directly via the SBA online application portal. 
To date, the RRF program has received more than 303,000 applications representing over $69 billion in requested funds, and nearly 38,000 applicants have been approved for more than $6 billion. Of the overall submitted applications, 57 percent came from women, veterans, and socially and economically disadvantaged business owners. During the first two weeks of the program, SBA has received applications from:

  • More than 122,000 women business owners
  • More than 14,000 veteran business owners
  • More than 71,000 economically and socially disadvantaged individuals

For those interested in applying to the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, visit sba.gov/restaurants.

RFP 18: Financing Arrangements for High-Performance Affordable Housing

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NY Green Bank is pleased to announce the release of a new financing pathway for multifamily affordable housing electrification and electrification-readiness. The launch of this request for proposals (RFP) aligns with NY Green Bank’s target of $150 million in affordable housing investment announced by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo in July 2020 and supports NY Green Bank’s overall strategy to prioritize energy efficiency and building electrification investments in historically underserved communities. This new pathway to engage with NY Green Bank supports an equitable transition to a clean energy economy and the delivery of at least 35 percent with a goal of 40 percent of the benefits of clean energy investments to disadvantaged communities as outlined in the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.

NY Green Bank’s RFP 18 invites property owners and developers, energy service companies and equipment manufacturers, capital providers, and other market participants to submit proposals for investment in the construction or retrofit of multifamily affordable housing buildings to high levels of energy performance in New York State. This investment approach is backed by:Products, terms, and rates that are calibrated to the needs of the sector and based on comparable transactions in the market;Beneficial impact to residents weighed as a key investment goal; andDedicated senior team with affordable housing investment expertise.RFP 18 is now accepting proposals and will remain open with submissions evaluated on a rolling basis. To learn more, register for “Get to Know RFP 18”, an informational webinar featuring Vice President Tibita Kaneene on July 14 at 12pm ET.

NY Green Bank recognizes that high-performance multifamily affordable housing is one of the many sectors in which clean energy and sustainable infrastructure investment is needed in the State’s historically underserved communities. Other investment RFPs, including RFP 1 , remain open to proposals for projects that serve disadvantaged communities but do not fit within the scope of this opportunity, such as rooftop solar installations on affordable housing properties, high performance non-residential buildings, and community solar that will benefit low- to moderate- income subscribers.

As part of its broader investment approach, NY Green Bank is considering benefits to disadvantaged communities when evaluating proposals under all solicitations. This includes strong interest in supporting projects outside of affordable housing, such as clean transit solutions and high-performance retrofits to community facilities, that will deliver essential benefits to disadvantaged New Yorkers.

If you have any questions related to this solicitation, please contact Clara Grantier, Analyst on NY Green Bank’s Strategy, Impact, & Investor Relations team, at clara.grantier@greenbank.ny.gov.

Thank you for your continued partnership and interest in NY Green Bank’s financing options.
Click Here to Submit a Proposal Under RFP 18
 About NY Green BankNY Green Bank is a $1 billion State-sponsored specialized financial entity working with the private sector to identify, address, and alleviate market barriers preventing the widespread deployment of clean energy across New York State.  NY Green Bank uses demonstrated financing tools to promote self-sustaining markets, while enabling private sector capital providers to expand the frontiers of current commercial clean energy investment opportunities.  NY Green Bank is currently working with some of the most prominent global financial institutions and regional banks, as well as developers, in New York to advance the State’s clean energy marketplace.
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