WNYEDF (Proceeds) Program
About This Grant
The Western New York Power Proceeds program is made possible through net earnings resulting from the sale of unused economic development hydropower generated at NYPA's Niagara Power Project. The Western New York Power Proceeds Act, passed in December 2012, allows NYPA to deposit the net earnings from the market sale of unallocated Expansion and Replacement Economic Development Power into a fund, which can then be used to support economic development projects within a 30 mile radius of the NiagaraPoer Project. Eligible projects are considered under six funding tracks, including Workforce Development: Identifying high concentrations of underemployed and underrepresented populations in a Region and creating programs that will train those populations to match the needs of Industry in the Region.
Grant Summary
WNYEDF (Proceeds) Program is a New York Power Authority (NYPA) grant providing funding that varies by award. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
- An eligible applicant is a private business, including a not-for-profit corporation that is a business. Public entities, such as state agencies, public benefit corporations and municipalities, and entities acting on behalf of public entities, are not eligible to apply for or receive Fund Benefits. Eligible projects are economic development projects physically located within a 30 mile radius of the Niagara Power Project that support the growth of business in the County and thereby lead to the creation or maintenance of jobs and tax revenues for the state and local governments.
How to Apply
Up to $0K
Rolling / Open
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for WNYEDF (Proceeds) Program from New York Power Authority (NYPA), checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to New York Power Authority (NYPA) before the deadline.
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WNYEDF (Proceeds) Program: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the WNYEDF (Proceeds) Program?
WNYEDF (Proceeds) Program is offered by New York Power Authority (NYPA) and is generally open to eligible organizations. It is available in NY_WORKFORCE. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the WNYEDF (Proceeds) Program provide?
WNYEDF (Proceeds) Program provides an amount that varies by award per award from New York Power Authority (NYPA). Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the WNYEDF (Proceeds) Program deadline?
WNYEDF (Proceeds) Program accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, New York Power Authority (NYPA), before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the WNYEDF (Proceeds) Program?
To apply for WNYEDF (Proceeds) Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from New York Power Authority (NYPA).