Governor Hochul Announces $61 Million in Grants Awarded to Protect Flood-Prone Communities Across the State

From the Governor's Office, November 10, 2025:

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $61 million in Green Resiliency Grant funding to advance eight transformative stormwater infrastructure projects across the state. Funded through the Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act, these grants deliver on Governor Hochul’s commitment to protect New Yorkers from extreme weather. From Long Island to Western New York, awarded projects will use nature-based solutions to better manage stormwater, reduce pressure on wastewater systems, and protect neighborhoods from the increasingly severe effects of storms.

“Too many communities have experienced the devastation of severe flooding, and that’s why we’re investing in resiliency initiatives to protect vulnerable areas and make our state stronger and more resilient,” Governor Hochul said. “We’re investing where it matters — not just reacting to the next storm, but preparing for it — protecting families and businesses in the process.”

GRG is part of Governor Hochul’s comprehensive resiliency plan and actions to safeguard clean water. The program launched in 2024 as a Governor’s State of the State initiative, with $60 million awarded in the inaugural round. The grants are administered through the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC).

Village of Potsdam Mayor Alexandra Jacobs Wilke said, “This Green Resiliency Grant marks a pivotal investment in Potsdam’s future—supporting the Village's first major stormwater infrastructure upgrade in decades. These improvements will ease the burden on our century-old Crosstown Canal system, which was never built to withstand the increasingly intense storms we’re now experiencing across our region and state. By reducing localized flooding, the project will help safeguard homes, businesses and public infrastructure, while also improving water quality in the Raquette River. We’re deeply grateful for this critical support, which will strengthen the Village’s long-term resilience and sustainability.”

Read the full press release here.