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Dec 11, 2025

The New York State's Local Government Efficiency Grants Program period for filing applications closes on February 4, 2026

$8 million is now available to partnering municipalities looking to undertake innovative projects that meet new and emerging challenges, ultimately resulting in increased affordability and more resilient communities for New Yorkers. 

The deadline for filing an application for a grant closes on February 4, 2026.

DOS is incentivizing collaborative municipal projects that prioritize:

  • Information Technology Services (ITS), including Cybersecurity
  • Emergency Services
  • Countywide or Multi-County Code Enforcement or Municipal Planning
  • Water and/or Wastewater Management Systems
  • Clean Energy Initiatives

Local Government Efficiency benefits include:

  • Long-term savings for your community
  • Grant funding that can ease municipal budget constraints and reduce government spending

A municipality could receive up to:

• $1,250,000 for implementing innovative collaborative projects (each participating municipality eligible for up to $250,000; 10% local match required)

• $100,000 for planning projects (each collaborating municipality eligible for up to $20,000; 50% local match required)

Learn more on the DOS website
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