New York State’s Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) is now open. Submit your project for consideration by the July 31 deadline!
What Is the Consolidated Funding Application?
The CFA is a platform available to applicants seeking state funding for their projects. The application period opens every year in mid-May and extends through the end of July. By using the CFA, applicants can easily submit applications to multiple programs for which their project is eligible.
To complete the CFA, users create a profile and submit all relevant application information online. New York State has worked to make this process efficient and user-friendly, and provides many resources to offer assistance to applicants from start to finish.
The overarching purpose of the CFA is to support economic and business development in New York State. The CFA was implemented to help further the aims of the State’s Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) initiative.
What Are the Regional Economic Development Councils?
The REDC initiative began in 2011. At that time, New York State was divided into 10 regions, and a council was established within each. The REDCs are public-private partnerships that involve stakeholders in multiple sectors, including government, academia, and business. They advocate for investment and development within their region, focusing on planning that will further long-term growth.
The REDC initiative encourages increased local participation in statewide development. The councils allow for community needs to be determined and expressed, and as a result, state resources can be better allocated to support them.
CFA Details
Several New York State agencies are offering funding through the CFA for the 2025 application period. These include the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), the Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), the Department of State (DOS), and more. Walden will highlight some of the CFA programs that we expect to be most relevant to our clients over the coming weeks – stay tuned for that!
It is also important to note that there are certain CFA programs that are not subject to the July 31 deadline. These programs, such as Empire State Development’s Community Development Block Grant Program, accept applications on a rolling basis.
To learn more about the CFA and the current programs, you can sign up for an in-person workshop or a webinar here.
Walden has successfully applied for funding for our clients through previous years’ rounds of the CFA. Contact our experienced grant writing team at 516-548-2974 to discuss the programs that are the best fit for your project’s needs or to get started on your application today!
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