New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 9 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
Subtitle I - Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Chapter IV - Environmental Assistance Programs
Subchapter C - Environmental Protection Act
Part 439 - General Program Provisions
Section 439.3 - Allocation of funds

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024

The distribution of funds for park, historic preservation and heritage area projects shall be requested annually by the office for inclusion in the executive budget and action by the New York State Legislature.

(a) The commissioner shall determine the types of projects to be funded from the allocation for each fiscal year based on factors which shall include, but need not be limited to:

(1) demand as evidenced by number and type of applications previously received for this and other grant programs administered by the office;

(2) the Open Space Conservation Plan, the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan and other applicable planning documents;

(3) public comments and requests received by the office or other appropriate evidence of need;

(4) the availability of other programs and funding resources;

(5) allocations for various types of projects in previous funding cycles;

(6) State and Federal mandates; and

(7) emergencies or disasters.

(b) Consistent with the number of applications and the funds appropriated, the commissioner may limit the maximum amount of State assistance available for any one project.

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