7 weeks
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$75K-$2M
NYSDOS Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP)
The NYS Department of State (NYSDOS) Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) offers local governments the opportunity to participate in the State’s Coastal Management Program on a voluntary basis. Municipalities are encouraged to prepare, adopt, and implement Local Waterfront Revitalization Programs which refine and implement the State’s Coastal Management Program. 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 a completed LWRP Component.
Additional Information:
For general planning, such as preparation of an LWRP or Watershed Management Plan, an applicant must be a village, town, city located along New York’s coast or a designated inland waterway, or a county or regional planning council with the written consent and acting on behalf of one or more eligible villages, towns, or cities. For project-specific planning, feasibility, design, and/or marketing, the eligible applicant must be currently preparing or have an approved LWRP or LWRP Component and the proposed project must be located within the plan boundary. For construction projects, the eligible applicant must have an approved or substantially complete LWRP or relevant completed LWRP Component and the proposed project must be located within the plan boundary. Applications are accepted annually through the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA). Priority will be given to implementation projects that prioritize in their design accessibility for people of all ages and physical, cognitive, and sensory abilities. 2026 Program Priorities – Accessible Waterfronts. Projects may include ADA-accessible: •Entryways •Walkways •Comfort stations •Boat launches •Site furnishings such as seating and tables that accommodate wheelchair users •Age-friendly features •Amenities appropriate to the varied capabilities of all uses including individuals with cognitive, communicative, social/emotional and sensory disabilities, and multi-lingual or pictorial wayfinding. •For more background, see DOS’ “ADA Compliance & Beyond in Community Design”
For general planning, such as preparation of an LWRP or Watershed Management Plan, an applicant must be a village, town, city located along New York’s coast or a designated inland waterway, or a county or regional planning council with the written consent and acting on behalf of one or more eligible villages, towns, or cities. For project-specific planning, feasibility, design, and/or marketing, the eligible applicant must be currently preparing or have an approved LWRP or LWRP Component and the proposed project must be located within the plan boundary. For construction projects, the eligible applicant must have an approved or substantially complete LWRP or relevant completed LWRP Component and the proposed project must be located within the plan boundary. Applications are accepted annually through the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA). Priority will be given to implementation projects that prioritize in their design accessibility for people of all ages and physical, cognitive, and sensory abilities. 2026 Program Priorities – Accessible Waterfronts. Projects may include ADA-accessible: •Entryways •Walkways •Comfort stations •Boat launches •Site furnishings such as seating and tables that accommodate wheelchair users •Age-friendly features •Amenities appropriate to the varied capabilities of all uses including individuals with cognitive, communicative, social/emotional and sensory disabilities, and multi-lingual or pictorial wayfinding. •For more background, see DOS’ “ADA Compliance & Beyond in Community Design”
Funding Agencies:
NYSDOS
Frequency Details:
CFA/ Annually, June-July
Match Requirement:
25% match required
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