1. State and Federal Policy Update New Programs, Funding News and a Look at Things to Come September 28, 2010 Jessica Eckerlin

2. New York State Updates

3. New York Smart Growth Law “Public Infrastructure Priority Act” “Public Infrastructure Priority Act” Requires state infrastructure funding to be consistent with Smart Growth Principles Requires state infrastructure funding to be consistent with Smart Growth Principles Pertains to current development projects Pertains to current development projects Also address community based planning, coordination among state and local governments, predictability in land use codes, and sustainability. Also address community based planning, coordination among state and local governments, predictability in land use codes, and sustainability. A8011/S5560B

4. The NYS Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act Article 27, Title 26 of the Environmental Conservation Law Purpose to ensure that every New Yorker will have the opportunity to recycle their electronic waste in an environmentally responsible manner Requires manufacturers to establish a convenient system for the collection, handling, and recycling or reuse of electronic waste Oversight by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

5. Land Trust Bill 1 Enables land trusts to directly apply on behalf of land owners for funding from state Farmland Protection Program Enables land trusts to directly apply on behalf of land owners for funding from state Farmland Protection Program Previously, only municipalities could apply, which often had limited capacity and familiarity with the process Previously, only municipalities could apply, which often had limited capacity and familiarity with the process This will streamline the process and remove unnecessary complexity and delays This will streamline the process and remove unnecessary complexity and delays A. 6687 and S. 4476 A. 6687 and S. 4476

6. Land Trust Bill 2 Increases maximum state cost share for purchase of development rights Increases maximum state cost share for purchase of development rights From 75% to 87.5% From 75% to 87.5% Currently, the state requires 25% “local match” but often times local funding is not available Currently, the state requires 25% “local match” but often times local funding is not available Will enable farmers to sell their development rights at a fair price Will enable farmers to sell their development rights at a fair price A. 6686 and S. 5414 A. 6686 and S. 5414

7. Coming Up…

8. Clean Coastal Environment and Public Health Act of 2009 Amends Amends Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (a.k.a. the Clean Water Act) Requires the EPA to: Requires the EPA to: (1) Publish a list of pathogens and pathogen indicators upon the publication of the new or revised water quality criteria; and (2) Requires coastal recreation water quality monitoring and notification programs to include monitoring consistent with performance criteria Revises requirements applicable to state recipients of monitoring and notification program grants

9. Development of New York State Climate Action Plan Executive Order No. 24 Sets a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in New York State by 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050 More than 100 individuals participate in an advisory capacity The 5th Integration Advisory Panel meeting will be held October 5, 2010, Albany, NY The 5th Integration Advisory Panel meeting will be held October 5, 2010, Albany, NY Draft Plan expected November 1, 2010 Draft Plan expected November 1, 2010

10. Current Funding Opportunities

11. Update on Sustainable Neighborhood Program $2 million made available to address vacant buildings and revitalize upstate $2 million made available to address vacant buildings and revitalize upstate A competitive request for proposals (RFP) for Sustainable Neighborhoods Demonstration Program funds is now available through DHCR and HFA Local governments, municipal housing authorities and not-for-profit corporations may apply The Request for Proposals and applications are available at www.nysdhcr.gov and www.nyhomes.org.

12. Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Grants U.S. Department of Energy U.S. Department of Energy Approximately $36 million available Approximately $36 million available To provide research and development (R&D) funding for small businesses To provide research and development (R&D) funding for small businesses Deadline to be announced Deadline to be announced www.er.doe.gov/sbir

13. Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program U.S. Department of Energy U.S. Department of Energy (DE-FOA- 0000178) Approximately $400 million available Approximately $400 million available Provide R&D funds for scientific and workforce development research Provide R&D funds for scientific and workforce development research Deadline FY2011 September 30, 2010 Deadline FY2011 September 30, 2010 Application window for FY2012 opens October 1, 2010 Application window for FY2012 opens October 1, 2010 http://science.doe.gov/grants/index.asp

14. The Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Program U.S. Department of Energy and NYSTAR (Section 1705 ARRA) U.S. Department of Energy and NYSTAR Approximately $6 billion Approximately $6 billion To support projects that contribute to the President’s Advanced Energy Initiative To support projects that contribute to the President’s Advanced Energy Initiative Renewable energy, biofuels and electriity transmisstion Renewable energy, biofuels and electriity transmisstion Deadline is ongoing Deadline is ongoing www.lgprogram.energy.gov/index.html

15. Small Business Technology Investment Fund (SBTIF) New York State Foundation for Science, Technology and Innovation New York State Foundation for Science, Technology and Innovation Allocation amount to be determined Allocation amount to be determined Protects venture capital investment in NYS based companies Protects venture capital investment in NYS based companies Also Also offers professional, technical and managerial services and referrals to help grow technology-based business ventures Deadline is ongoing http://www.nystar.state.ny.us/sbtif.htm

16. Rural Energy for America Program Grants/Energy Audit and Renewable Energy Development Assist Programs U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Funding up to $100,00 per award with 25% cost- share Funding up to $100,00 per award with 25% cost- share To help rural small businesses and agricultural producers make energy efficiency improvements Deadline is ongoing www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/farmbill

17. The Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Partnership Grant United States Department of Agriculture Support agricultural service providers who work directly with farmers to do on-farm demonstrations, research, marketing, and other projects that will add to our understanding of sustainable agriculture Grant awards up to $15,000 Deadline November 16, 2010 http://nesare.org/ For more information: http://nesare.org/ http://nesare.org/

18. The Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Sustainable Community Grant United States Department of Agriculture Make a direct connection between community revitalization and farming Grant awards up to $15,000 Deadline October 19, 2010 http://nesare.org/ For more information: http://nesare.org/ http://nesare.org/

19. Questions? Contact: jeschn01@syr.edu