Adirondack Park Agency
LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES
(Technical Assistance Program)
Objective: Supports development and implementation of local land use programs within the Adirondack Park.
Administering Agency: NYS Adirondack Park Agency (APA)
NYS Object Code: NA Year Established: NA
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.: NA
Legal Authority:
Law: Adirondack Park Agency Act, Article 27, Executive Law
Regulation: APA Rules and Regulations, Section 582
Program Contact: Fiscal Contact:
Daniel T. Fitts NA
Executive Director
NYS Adirondack Park Agency
P.O. Box 99, Route 86
Ray Brook, NY 12977
(518) 891-4050
Eligibility: All towns and villages located partially or entirely within the Adirondack Park.
Type of Program and Special Restrictions: Optional; general staff assistance in development and review
of a land use program.
Action Required to Receive Aid: Assistance is provided on request dependent upon the availability of staff
resources.
Description of Aid:
Staff provides help in setting up a planning program, including providing guidance or sources of information,
drafting specifications for new programs, and assistance in consultant selection. Staff is available to review
planning elements as they are developed by others, and to coordinate review of elements for Agency approval.
Staff also designs and conducts community workshops to provide guidance in land use implementation.
Office of Advocate for Persons with Disabilities
TECHNOLOGY-RELATED ASSISTANCE FOR
INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES (TRAID PROJECT)
Objective: Develop a comprehensive consumer-responsive program of assistive technology.
Administering Agency: NYS Office of Advocate for Persons with Disabilities
NYS Object Code: NA Year Established: 1990
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.: 84.224
Legal Authority:
Law: US Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1988, PL 100-407, PL 103-218,
as amended
Regulation: NA
Program Contact: Fiscal Contact:
Deborah Buck Same
Project Manager
TRAID Project
NYS Office of Advocate for Persons
with Disabilities
One Empire State Plaza, Suite 1001
Albany, NY 12223-1150
(518) 474-2825 (Voice) (518) 473-4231 (TTY)
(800) 522-4369 (NY only) (Voice/TTY/Spanish)
Eligibility: Counties, Cities, Towns, Villages, School Districts, Private Non-Profit Groups and Private-For-Profit
Groups.
Type of Program and Special Restrictions: Optional but once chosen subject to mandated State and
Federal requirements. Grant has funded the establishment of twelve Regional TRAID Centers statewide.
Activities are determined by RFP and contractual agreement.
Action Required to Receive Aid: Competitive application for aid required in response to RFP.
Description of Aid:
Flow of Funds: Federal to State. Monies are provided partially as an advance and partially as a reimbursement.
Type of Aid: Project Grant. Funding of limited duration per contract.
Formula: Contract award determined by grant. Based on population and percentage of population that are
children eligible for early intervention services.
Matching Requirement: Federal 80%, Local 20%
Amounts Appropriated:
Federal Funds State General Funds State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 $950,000 NA NA
SFY 95-96 1,030,000 NA NA
SFY 96-97 879,406 NA NA
Amounts Disbursed:
Federal Funds State General Funds State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 $350,000 NA NA
SFY 95-96 350,000 NA NA
Office for the Aging
CAREGIVER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM;
CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTERS
Objective: Establishes local resource centers designed to address the multitude of needs of family caregivers
responsible for caring for older persons.
Administering Agency: NYS Office for the Aging
NYS Object Code: 69490* Year Established: 1984
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.: NA
Legal Authority:
Law: NY Laws of 1992, Chapter 205
Regulation: NA
Program Contact: Fiscal Contact:
Nicholas Rogone John J. Lynch
Director Principal Accountant
Program Implementation and Division of Finance and Administration
Evaluation Unit NYS Office for the Aging
NYS Office for the Aging 2 Empire State Plaza
2 Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12223-1251
Albany, NY 12223-1251 (518) 473-4808
(518) 474-8388
Eligibility: Counties and Private Non-Profit Groups. Restricted to Area Agencies on Aging as defined in the
US Older Americans Act and subsequent amendments.
Type of Program and Special Restrictions: Optional, but once chosen subject to mandated State
requirements.
Action Required to Receive Aid: Initially a competitive application for aid was required. Renewal funding
is provided through a non-competitive application.
Description of Aid:
Flow of Funds: State to Local. Monies are provided partially as an advance and partially as a reimbursement.
Type of Aid: Project Grant
Formula: NA
Matching Requirement: NA
Maintenance of Effort: NA
Amounts Appropriated:
Federal Funds State General Funds State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 NA $360,000 NA
SFY 95-96 NA 360,000 NA
SFY 96-97 NA 360,000 NA
Amounts Disbursed:
Federal Funds State General Funds State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 NA $350,925 NA
SFY 95-96 NA 408,347 NA
*Refers to Office for the Aging unclassified grants.
Office for the Aging
COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY (CSE)
Objective: Facilitates coordination of the various programs and services provided to the elderly, and provides
services which enable the elderly (especially the frail) to remain in their homes and to participate in family and
community life.
Administering Agency: NYS Office for the Aging
NYS Object Code: 69446 Year Established: 1979
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.: NA
Legal Authority:
Law: NY Executive Law, Article 19-J, Section 541
Regulation: NA
Program Contact: Fiscal Contact:
John J. Snyder John J. Lynch
Director Principal Accountant
Bureau of Field Operations Division of Finance and Administration
Division of Local Program Operations NYS Office for the Aging
NYS Office for the Aging 2 Empire State Plaza
2 Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12223-1251
Albany, NY 12223-1251 (518) 473-4808
(518) 473-2180
Eligibility: Counties, Private Non-Profit Groups and Indian Reservations. Must be an Area Agency on Aging.
Type of Program and Special Restrictions: Optional, but once chosen subject to mandated State
requirements. Must be used for specific planning and implementation of community service projects.
Action Required to Receive Aid: Non-competitive application for aid required.
Description of Aid:
Flow of Funds: State to Local. Monies are provided partially as an advance and partially as a reimbursement.
Type of Aid: Ongoing
Formula: Based on population over age 60.
Matching Requirement: Planning and implementation expenditures are 100 percent State aid reimbursable.
For services expenditures the first $4.27 per capita is 75 percent State aid and 25 percent Local and the last
$2.00 per capita is 50 percent State aid and 50 percent Local.
Maintenance of Effort: NA
Amounts Appropriated:
Federal Funds State General Funds State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 NA $13,698,100 NA
SFY 95-96 NA 13,563,000 NA
SFY 96-97 NA 13,743,000* NA
*Includes $180,000 for the Congregate Services Initiative Project.
Amounts Disbursed:
Federal Funds State General Funds State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 NA $12,931,998 NA
SFY 95-96 NA 14,149,094 NA
Office for the Aging
CONGREGATE SERVICES INITIATIVE (CSI)
Objective: Provides congregate services for the well elderly to promote socialization and health promotion.
Administering Agency: NYS Office for the Aging
NYS Object Code: 69490* Year Established: 1994
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.: NA
Legal Authority:
Law: NY Laws of 1994, Chapter 649
Regulation: NA
Program Contact: Fiscal Contact:
Edward J. Kramer John J. Lynch
Assistant Director Principal Accountant
Division of Local Program Operations Division of Finance and Administration
NYS Office for the Aging NYS Office for the Aging
2 Empire State Plaza 2 Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12223-1251 Albany, NY 12223-1251
(518) 474-5476 (518) 473-4808
Eligibility: Counties, City of New York, Private Non-Profit Groups and Indian Tribal Organizations designated
as an Area Agency on Aging.
Type of Program and Special Restrictions: Optional, but once chosen subject to mandated State
requirements.
Action Required to Receive Aid: County Area Agency on Aging must file a non-competitive application for
aid with the NYS Office for the Aging.
Description of Aid:
Flow of Funds: State to Local. Monies are provided partially as an advance and partially as a reimbursement.
Type of Aid: Ongoing
Formula: Based on persons over age 60 with $500 minimum allocation.
Matching Requirement: State 75%, Local 25%
Maintenance of Effort: NA
Amounts Appropriated:
Federal Funds State General Funds State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 NA $225,000 NA
SFY 95-96 NA 180,000 NA
SFY 96-97 NA 180,000** NA
Amounts Disbursed:
Federal Funds State General Funds State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 NA $ 4,894 NA
SFY 95-96 NA 210,941 NA
*Refers to Office for the Aging unclassified grants.
**Included as part of the $13,743,000 appropriated for the Congregate Services for the Elderly program.
Office for the Aging
EXPANDED IN-HOME SERVICES
FOR THE ELDERLY PROGRAM
Objective: Provides a uniform Statewide program of in-home, case management ancillary and non-institutional
respite services for functionally impaired elderly in the community who need community based long-term care
but who are not eligible for medical assistance.
Administering Agency: NYS Office for the Aging
NYS Object Code: 69407 Year Established: 1986
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.: NA
Legal Authority:
Law: NY Executive Law, Article 19-J, Section 541
Regulation: 9 NYCRR 6654.6 and 6654.15 et seq.
Program Contact: Fiscal Contact:
Andrea Hoffman John J. Lynch
EISEP Program Director Principal Accountant
NYS Office for the Aging Division of Finance and Administration
2 Empire State Plaza NYS Office for the Aging
Albany, NY 12223-1251 2 Empire State Plaza
(518) 474-5444 Albany, NY 12223-1251
(518) 473-4808
Eligibility: Counties, Private Non-Profit Groups and Indian Reservations. Must be an Area Agency on Aging.
Type of Program and Special Restrictions: Optional, but once chosen subject to mandated State
requirements. Recipients of services subject to sharing the cost of non-case management services if adjusted
income exceeds 150 percent of poverty level.
Action Required to Receive Aid: Application for aid required.
Description of Aid:
Flow of Funds: State to Local. Monies are provided partially as an advance and partially as a reimbursement.
Type of Aid: Ongoing, but based on a yearly appropriation and distributed to Area Agencies on a formula basis.
Formula: Effective January 1, 1991, $7.30 per capita for those over 60 years of age.
Matching Requirement: State 75% Local 25% for service expenditures. Planning/implementation
expenditures are 100 percent State aid reimbursable.
Maintenance of Effort: Recipients are required to maintain total expenditures for the Community Services for
the Elderly Program service projects at the SFY 1985-86 levels unless waived or reduced.
Amounts Appropriated:
Federal Funds State General Funds State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 NA $24,411,800 NA
SFY 95-96 NA 24,172,000 NA
SFY 96-97 NA 24,172,000 NA
Amounts Disbursed:
Federal Funds State General Funds State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 NA $23,880,481 NA
SFY 95-96 NA 24,129,328 NA
Office for the Aging
FEDERAL FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES
Objective: Provides commodity foods and/or cash reimbursement to Area Agency on Aging for serving meals
to individuals 60 and over.
Administering Agency: NYS Office for the Aging; US Department of Agriculture
NYS Object Code: 69421* Year Established: 1965
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.: 10.570
Legal Authority:
Law: US Older Americans Act of 1965, PL 89-73 and PL 100-175
Regulation: See CFDA Listing
Program Contact: Fiscal Contact:
Fran Porter John J. Lynch
Manager Principal Accountant
Nutrition and Operational Systems Unit Division of Finance and Administration
NYS Office for the Aging NYS Office for the Aging
2 Empire State Plaza 2 Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12223-1251 Albany, NY 12223-1251
(518) 474-3585 (518) 473-4808
Eligibility: Counties, Private Non-Profit Groups and Indian Reservations. Must be an Area Agency on Aging.
Type of Program and Special Restrictions: Optional, but once chosen subject to mandated Federal
requirements.
Action Required to Receive Aid: Notifications of grant award are issued based on the number of eligible
meals served.
Description of Aid:
Flow of Funds: Federal to State to Local. Monies are provided partially as an advance and partially as a
reimbursement.
Type of Aid: Ongoing
Formula: Tentative reimbursement for FFY 93-94, as set by USDA, of 61.46 cents per meal served to eligible
participant.
Matching Requirement: NA
Maintenance of Effort: NA
Amounts Appropriated:
Federal Funds State General Funds State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 $17,500,000 NA NA
SFY 95-96 17,500,000 NA NA
SFY 96-97 17,500,000 NA NA
Amounts Disbursed:
Federal Funds State General Funds State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 $14,783,246 NA NA
SFY 95-96 15,318,980 NA NA
*Refers to Title VII elderly feeding programs.
Office for the Aging
FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM (FGP)
Objective: Provides low income persons 60 years and over with opportunities to render supportive services to
children aged 17 and under who have special needs and are deprived of normal relationships with adults.
Administering Agency: NYS Office for the Aging
NYS Object Code: 69448 Year Established: 1973
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.: 72.001
Legal Authority:
Law: NY Executive Law, Article 19-J, Section 536-A; 42 USC 5011, Title II-B, PL 93-113
Regulation: NA
Program Contact: Fiscal Contact:
Leland Lakritz John J. Lynch
Unit Director Principal Accountant
Division of Local Services Division of Finance and Administration
NYS Office for the Aging NYS Office for the Aging
2 Empire State Plaza 2 Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12223-1251 Albany, NY 12223-1251
(518) 474-1946 (518) 473-4808
Eligibility: Counties, Cities and Private Non-Profit Groups. Must be a corporation for National and Community
Service certified agency receiving Federal funding.
Type of Program and Special Restrictions: Optional, but once chosen subject to mandated State
and Federal requirements. Administrative costs may not exceed 15 percent of funds. Funds may not be used
as a match for other State funds or as a substitute for Federal funds. Grants may be used to match Federal
funds but must be used for expansion of existing Federal programs.
Action Required to Receive Aid: Non-competitive application for aid required.
Description of Aid:
Flow of Funds: State to Local. Monies are provided partially as an advance and partially as a reimbursement.
Type of Aid: Ongoing
Formula: Allocations are based on the number of Federally funded slots. See CFDA listing.
Matching Requirement: NA
Maintenance of Effort: NA
Amounts Appropriated:
Federal Funds State General Funds State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 NA $300,000 NA
SFY 95-96 NA 300,000 NA
SFY 96-97 NA 300,000 NA
Amounts Disbursed:
Federal Funds State General Funds State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 NA $211,469 NA
SFY 95-96 NA 278,374 NA
Office for the Aging
IN-HOME SERVICES FOR FRAIL INDIVIDUALS
Objective: Provides grants for in-home services to frail older individuals, including victims of Alzheimer's disease
and related disorders with neurological and brain dysfunction, and to aid families of such victims. Eligible
services include: homemaker and home health aides, visiting and telephone reassurance, chore mainten- ance,
in-home respite care for families, and minor modifications to homes.
Administering Agency: NYS Office for the Aging; US Department of Health and Human Services
NYS Object Code: 69490* Year Established: 1987
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.: 93.046
Legal Authority:
Law: NA
Regulation: US Older Americans Act of 1965, PL 89-73, PL 100-175
Program Contact: Fiscal Contact:
John J. Snyder John J. Lynch
Director Principal Accountant
Bureau of Field Operations Division of Finance and Administration
Division of Local Program Operations NYS Office for the Aging
NYS Office for the Aging 2 Empire State Plaza
2 Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12223-1251
Albany, NY 12223-1251 (518) 473-4808
(518) 473-2180
Eligibility: Counties, Private Non-Profit Groups and Indian Reservations. Local recipient must be a designated
Area Agency on Aging.
Type of Program and Special Restrictions: Optional, but once chosen subject to mandated State and
Federal requirements. Funds may not be used for administration costs at the local level. A maximum of five
percent of funds may be used for administration at the State level.
Action Required to Receive Aid: Non-competitive application for aid required.
Description of Aid:
Flow of Funds: Federal to State to Local (Pass-through). Monies are provided partially as an advance and
partially as a reimbursement.
Type of Aid: Ongoing
Formula: Allocation to States is based on population over age 60. Allocation within State is based on popula-
tion over age 60, minority population, functionally impaired, number of all persons below poverty level, and
number of minority persons below poverty level.
Matching Requirement: Federal 85%, State 5%, Local 10%. Matching funds may not be used as a match for
any other State or Federal program.
Maintenance of Effort: Funds cannot supplant any funds that would otherwise be expended under any Federal,
State or Local law or by a State or unit of general purpose local government.
Amounts Appropriated:
Federal Funds State General Funds State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 $4,700,000** NA NA
SFY 95-96 4,700,000** NA NA
SFY 96-97 4,700,000** NA NA
**The appropriations cover other miscellaneous Federal programs in addition to Title III-D.
Amounts Disbursed:
Federal Funds State General Funds State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 $401,210 NA NA
SFY 95-96 707,350 NA NA
*Refers to Office for the Aging unclassified grants.
Office for the Aging
NUTRITION SERVICES FOR THE AGING,
CONGREGATE MEALS (TITLE III-C-1)
Objective: Provides a hot, nutritious meal in a congregate setting five or more days a week for any person aged
60 or older (and spouse of any age), as well as allied services, such as nutrition, education, outreach, escort,
transportation, information.
Administering Agency: NYS Office for the Aging; US Department of Health and Human Services
NYS Object Code: 69422 Year Established: 1974
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.: 93.045
Legal Authority:
Law: US Older Americans Act of 1965, PL 89-73, PL 100-175
Regulation: 9 NYCRR 6651-6655; 45 CFR 1321
Program Contact: Fiscal Contact:
Fran Porter John J. Lynch
Manager Principal Accountant
Nutrition and Operational Systems Unit Division of Finance and Administration
NYS Office for the Aging NYS Office for the Aging
2 Empire State Plaza 2 Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12223-1251 Albany, NY 12223-1251
(518) 474-3585 (518) 473-4808
Eligibility: State Governments, Counties, Private Non-Profit Groups and Indian Reservations. State must have
an approved plan. Local recipient must be a designated Area Agency on Aging.
Type of Program and Special Restrictions: Optional, but once chosen subject to mandated State and
Federal requirements. No more than ten percent of funds may be used for area plan administration, and no
more than five percent may be used for State administration. Funds may not be used for home delivered meals.
Escort, transportation, information and referral and recreation services may only be funded from program
income.
Action Required to Receive Aid: Non-competitive application for aid required.
Description of Aid:
Flow of Funds: Federal to State, Federal to State to Local (Pass-through). Monies are provided partially as
an advance and partially as a reimbursement.
Type of Aid: Ongoing
Formula: Population factors include: persons over age 60, below poverty level, minorities, minorities below
poverty level, frail elderly. Complex formula. See CFDA listing.
Matching Requirement: Service expenditures: State 5%, Federal 85%, Local 10%. Administrative
expenditures: Federal 75% State/Local 25%.
Maintenance of Effort: NA
Amounts Appropriated:
Federal Funds State General Funds State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 $40,000,000* NA NA
SFY 95-96 40,000,000* NA NA
SFY 96-97 40,000,000* NA NA
*There is a single appropriation for Congregate Meals and Home Delivered Meals.
Amounts Disbursed:
Federal Funds State General Funds State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 $33,921,265 NA NA
SFY 95-96 41,088,760 NA NA
Office for the Aging
NUTRITION SERVICES FOR THE AGING,
HOME-DELIVERED MEALS (TITLE III-C-2)
Objective: Provide home delivered meal(s), five or more days per week, to homebound elderly.
Administering Agency: NYS Office for the Aging; US Department of Health and Human Services
NYS Object Code: 69423 Year Established: 1979
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.: 93.045
Legal Authority:
Law: US Older Americans Act of 1965, Title III-C-2, PL 89-73 and PL 100-175
Regulation: 9 NYCRR 6651-6655; 45 CFR 1321
Program Contact: Fiscal Contact:
Fran Porter John J. Lynch
Manager Principal Accountant
Nutrition and Operational Systems Unit Division of Finance and Administration
NYS Office for the Aging NYS Office for the Aging
2 Empire State Plaza 2 Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12223-1251 Albany, NY 12223-1251
(518) 474-3585 (518) 473-4808
Eligibility: State Governments, Counties, Private Non-Profit Groups and Indian Reservations. State must have
an approved plan. Local recipient must be a designated Area Agency on Aging.
Type of Program and Special Restrictions: Optional, but once chosen subject to mandated State and
Federal requirements. Not more than ten percent of aid may be used for area plan administration and not more
than five percent for State administration. Funds cannot be used for congregate meals. Escort, transportation,
information, referral and recreation services may only be funded with program income.
Action Required to Receive Aid: Non-competitive application for aid required.
Description of Aid:
Flow of Funds: Federal to State, Federal and State to Local. Monies are provided partially as anadvance and
partially as a reimbursement.
Type of Aid: Ongoing
Formula: Population factors include: persons over age 60, below poverty level, minorities, minorities below
poverty level, frail elderly. Complex formula. See CFDA listing.
Matching Requirement: Service expenditures: Federal 85%, State 5%, Local 10%. Administrative
expenditures: Federal 75%, State/Local 25%.
Maintenance of Effort: NA
Amounts Appropriated:
Federal Funds State General Funds State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 $40,000,000* NA NA
SFY 95-96 40,000,000* NA NA
SFY 96-97 40,000,000* NA NA
Amounts Disbursed:
Federal Funds State General Funds State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 $33,921,265 NA NA
SFY 95-96 41,088,760 NA NA
*There is a single appropriation for Congregate Meals and Home Delivered Meals.
Office for the Aging
OLDER AMERICANS ACT, TITLE III-B, (OAA)
SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND MULTI-PURPOSE
SENIOR CENTERS
Objective: Supports comprehensive planning, coordination and the provision of supportive services for the elderly,
i.e., transportation, information and referral, outreach, in-home services, legal services, and multi-purpose senior
citizen centers.
Administering Agency: NYS Office for the Aging; US Department of Health and Human Services
NYS Object Code: 69403, 69404 Year Established: 1979
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.: 93.044
Legal Authority:
Law: US Older Americans Act of 1965, PL 89-73 and PL 100-175
Regulation: 9 NYCRR 6651-6655; 45 CFR 1321
Program Contact: Fiscal Contact:
John J. Snyder John J. Lynch
Director Principal Accountant
Bureau of Field Operations Division of Finance and Administration
Division of Local Program Operations NYS Office for the Aging
NYS Office for the Aging 2 Empire State Plaza
2 Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12223-1251
Albany, NY 12223-1251 (518) 473-4808
(518) 473-2180
Eligibility: State Governments, Counties, Private Non-Profit Groups and Indian Reservations. Must be an Area
Agency on Aging. State must have an approved plan and have an Agency on Aging.
Type of Program and Special Restrictions: Optional, but once chosen subject to mandated State and
Federal requirements. No more than 10 percent of funds may be used for area plan administration. Specified
minimum percentages must be used for priority services and at least one percent must be used for a long-term
care ombudsman program. No more than five percent of aid to State may be used for administration.
Action Required to Receive Aid: Non-competitive application for aid required.
Description of Aid:
Flow of Funds: Federal to State to Local (Pass-through). Monies are provided partially as an advance and
partially as a reimbursement.
Type of Aid: Ongoing
Formula: Population factors include: persons over age 60, below poverty level, minorities, minorities below
poverty level, functionally impaired. Complex formula. Consult CFDA listing.
Matching Requirement: Federal 85%, State 5%, Local 10% for service expenditures. For administrative expen-
ditures reimbursement is 75% Federal with 25% State/Local.
Maintenance of Effort: NA
Amounts Appropriated:
Federal Funds State General Funds State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 $26,000,000 NA NA
SFY 95-96 26,000,000 NA NA
SFY 96-97 26,000,000 NA NA
Amounts Disbursed:
Federal Funds State General Funds State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 $20,521,818 NA NA
SFY 95-96 26,570,608 NA NA
Office for the Aging
OLDER AMERICANS ACT, TITLE III-F,
PREVENTIVE HEALTH SERVICES
Objective: Promotes health and well being among elderly persons and establishes Disease Prevention programs
for the most vulnerable and low-income elderly.
Administering Agency: NYS Office for the Aging; US Department of Health and Human Services
NYS Object Code: 69434 Year Established: 1992
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.: 93.043
Legal Authority:
Law: US Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended
Regulation: 45 CFR 1321
Program Contact: Fiscal Contact:
Edward J. Kramer John J. Lynch
Assistant Director Principal Accountant
Division of Local Program Operations Division of Finance and Administration
NYS Office for the Aging NYS Office for the Aging
2 Empire State Plaza 2 Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12223-1251 Albany, NY 12223-1251
(518) 474-5476 (518) 473-4808
Eligibility: Counties, City of New York, Private Non-Profit Groups and Indian Tribal Organizations designated
as an Area Agency on Aging.
Type of Program and Special Restrictions: Optional, but once chosen subject to mandated State and
Federal requirements. Federal funds may not be used for administrative costs at the local level. A maximum
of five percent of funds may be used for administration at the State level.
Action Required to Receive Aid: County Area Agency on Aging must file a non-competitive application for
aid with the NYS Office for the Aging.
Description of Aid:
Flow of Funds: Federal to State to Local (Pass-through). Monies are provided partially as an advance and
partially as a reimbursement.
Type of Aid: Ongoing
Formula: Based on persons over age 60, low income, minority, low-income minority and functionally impaired.
Priority is given to medically underserved areas.
Matching Requirement: Federal 85%, State 5%, Local 10%. Matching funds may not be used for any other
Federal or State programs.
Maintenance of Effort: NA
Amounts Appropriated:
Federal Funds State General Funds State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 $4,700,000* NA NA
SFY 95-96 4,700,000* NA NA
SFY 96-97 4,700,000* NA NA
Amounts Disbursed:
Federal Funds State General Funds State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 $1,743,228 NA NA
SFY 95-96 1,511,084 NA NA
*The appropriations cover other miscellaneous Federal programs in addition to Title III-F.
Office for the Aging
SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE
EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (TITLE V)
Objective: Provides low income older persons age 55 and older with training and part-time employment
opportunities in public and private non-profit organizations.
Administering Agency: NYS Office for the Aging; US Department of Labor Employment and Training
Administration.
NYS Object Code: 69409 Year Established: 1984
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.: 17.235
Legal Authority:
Law: US Older Americans Act of 1965, Title V; PL 89-73 and PL 100-175
Regulation: 20 CFR Part 674
Program Contact: Fiscal Contact:
Leland Lakritz John J. Lynch
Employment Coordinator Principal Accountant
NYS Office for the Aging Division of Finance and Administration
2 Empire State Plaza NYS Office for the Aging
Albany, NY 12223-1251 2 Empire State Plaza
(518) 474-1946 Albany, NY 12223-1251
(518) 473-4808
Eligibility: Local Area Agencies on Aging, Counties, Private Non-Profit Groups and Cities providing training
and employment services to 55+ older workers.
Type of Program and Special Restrictions: Optional, but once chosen subject to mandated State and
Federal requirements. At least 75 percent of Federal funds must be spent on enrollee wages and fringe benefits.
Not more than 9.45 percent of Federal funds may be spent on area agency administration; not more than 13.5
percent on State and area administration.
Action Required to Receive Aid: SOFA approved subsponsor submits application for annual renewal of aid.
Description of Aid:
Flow of Funds: Federal to State, Federal to State to Local (Pass-through). Monies are provided partially as
an advance and partially as a reimbursement.
Type of Aid: Ongoing, renewable annually.
Formula: Population over age 55 and number of positions funded with a provision for a minimum allocation.
Complex formula. Consult CFDA listing.
Matching Requirement: Federal 90%, Local 10%
Maintenance of Effort: NA
Amounts Appropriated:
Federal Funds State General Funds State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 $6,000,000 NA NA
SFY 95-96 6,500,000 NA NA
SFY 96-97 6,500,000 NA NA
Amounts Disbursed:
Federal Funds State General Funds State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 $5,026,732 NA NA
SFY 95-96 5,324,845 NA NA
Office for the Aging
SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
(SNAP) FRAIL ELDERLY COMPONENTS
Objective: Provides nutritional services to individuals 60 and over deemed to be at high nutritional risk.
Administering Agency: NYS Office for the Aging
NYS Object Code: 69424 Year Established: 1984
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.: NA
Legal Authority:
Law: NY Laws of 1992, Chapter 53
Regulation: NA
Program Contact: Fiscal Contact:
Fran Porter John J. Lynch
Manager Principal Accountant
Nutrition and Operational Systems Unit Division of Finance and Administration
NYS Office for the Aging NYS Office for the Aging
2 Empire State Plaza 2 Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12223-1251 Albany, NY 12223-1251
(518) 474-3585 (518) 473-4808
Eligibility: Counties and Private Non-Profit Groups. Must be an Area Agency on Aging.
Type of Program and Special Restrictions: Optional, but once chosen subject to mandated State
requirements. Not more than five percent of the funds may be used for administration.
Action Required to Receive Aid: Non-competitive application for aid required.
Description of Aid:
Flow of Funds: State to Local. Monies are provided partially as an advance and partially as a reimbursement.
Type of Aid: Ongoing
Formula: Population factors including: minorities, below 125 percent poverty persons over age 85, over age 60
living alone, low income minorities.
Matching Requirement: NA
Maintenance of Effort: NA
Amounts Appropriated:
Federal Funds State General Funds State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 NA $14,520,000 NA
SFY 95-96 NA 13,809,000 NA
SFY 96-97 NA 13,809,000 NA
Amounts Disbursed:
Federal Funds State General Funds State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 NA $13,152,292 NA
SFY 95-96 NA 14,557,405 NA
Office for the Aging
SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME
(SSI) OUTREACH PROGRAM
Objective: Funds programs to encourage and assist the aged, blind and disabled in enrolling in SSI.
Administering Agency: NYS Office for the Aging
NYS Object Code: 69490* Year Established: 1989
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.: NA
Legal Authority:
Law: NY Laws of 1989, Chapter 545
Regulation: NA
Program Contact: Fiscal Contact:
Nicholas Rogone John J. Lynch
Director Principal Accountant
Program Implementation and Division of Finance and Administration
Evaluation Unit NYS Office for the Aging
NYS Office for the Aging 2 Empire State Plaza
2 Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12223-1251
Albany, NY 12223-1251 (518) 473-4808
(518) 474-8388
Eligibility: Private Non-Profit Groups and Area Agencies on Aging. Factors in selecting rural, suburban and
urban counties most in need of SSI outreach activities include high percentages of individuals with incomes
at or below the Federal poverty level, including the elderly, disabled and visually impaired, and high
percentages of minority individuals.
Type of Program and Special Restrictions: Optional, but once chosen subject to mandated State
requirements.
Action Required to Receive Aid: Competitive application for aid required.
Description of Aid:
Flow of Funds: State to Local. Monies are provided partially as an advance and partially as a reimbursement.
Type of Aid: Project Grant
Formula: NA
Matching Requirement: NA
Maintenance of Effort: NA
Amounts Appropriated:
Federal Funds State General Funds State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 NA $464,000 NA
SFY 95-96 NA 371,000 NA
SFY 96-97 NA 371,000 NA
Amounts Disbursed:
Federal Funds State General Funds State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 NA $386,198 NA
SFY 95-96 NA 393,725 NA
*Refers to Office for the Aging unclassified grants.
Office for the Aging
WEATHERIZATION REFERRAL AND
PACKAGING PROGRAM (WRAP)
Objective: Limited energy case management services for low income, energy vulnerable elderly.
Administering Agency: NYS Office for the Aging; US Department of Health and Human Services
NYS Object Code: 69412 Year Established: 1993
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.: 93.568
Legal Authority:
Law: US Low Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981
Regulation: NA
Program Contact: Fiscal Contact:
Marshall F. Suess John J. Lynch
Coordinator Principal Accountant
Energy Programs Division of Finance and Administration
NYS Office for the Aging NYS Office for the Aging
2 Empire State Plaza 2 Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12223-1251 Albany, NY 12223-1251
(518) 474-1946 (518) 473-4808
Eligibility: Area Agencies on Aging.
Type of Program and Special Restrictions: Optional, but once chosen subject to mandated State and
Federal requirements. Funds are used for cost of programmatic services and assistance to beneficiaries.
Action Required to Receive Aid: Non-competitive application for aid required.
Description of Aid:
Flow of Funds: Federal to State to Local (Pass-through).
Type of Aid: Ongoing
Formula: Based on population over age 60 and local performance.
Matching Requirement: NA
Maintenance of Effort: NA
Amounts Appropriated:
Federal Funds State General Funds State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 NA* NA NA
SFY 95-96 NA* NA NA
SFY 96-97 NA* NA NA
Amounts Disbursed:
Federal Funds State General Funds State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 $2,233,464 NA NA
SFY 95-96 2,863,426 NA NA
*Appropriations are included in the NYS Department of Social Services' budget.
Department of Agriculture and Markets
AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS PROGRAM
(Technical Assistance Program)
Objective: Agricultural districts are created by county legislative bodies pursuant to local landowner initiative.
Participating landowners are eligible for a number of benefits intended to encourage the maintenance of land
in active agricultural production including: agricultural assessment, limitations on improvement district
assessments, right to farm support, protections against unwanted public acquisitions of farmland or advance of
public funds for non-farm development within farm areas and limitation on local laws or regulations that would
unreasonably restrict or regulate farm practices or structures.
Administering Agency: NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets
NYS Object Code: NA Year Established: 1971
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.: NA
Legal Authority:
Law: NY Agriculture and Markets Law, Article 25-AA
Regulation: NA
Program Contact: Fiscal Contact:
Lewis Benton Marjorie Brague
Districts Program Administrator Director
NYS Department of Agriculture Division of Fiscal Management
and Markets NYS Department of Agriculture
1 Winners Circle and Markets
Albany, NY 12235-0001 1 Winners Circle
(518) 457-2774 Albany, NY 12235-0001
(518) 457-2080
Eligibility: Counties.
Type of Program and Special Restrictions: Optional, but once chosen subject to mandated State
requirements.
Action Required to Receive Aid: Non-competitive application for aid required.
Description of Aid:
Department staff assist counties in the formation of districts and the renewal of existing districts. They also
assist all levels of local government in complying with those provisions of the Agricultural Districts Law
(Article 25-AA) which may be applicable.
Comments:
Division staff provide technical assistance primarily to county planners and cooperative extension agents who
have a significant role in the creation and review of agricultural districts. Technical assistance is primarily in
the form of guidance on State statutory requirements. Assistance is provided by telephone or in person, as
needed. Staff also are available to meet with county legislative bodies and county agricultural and farmland
protection boards to discuss agricultural district issues.
Department of Agriculture and Markets
AGRICULTURAL NONPOINT SOURCE ABATEMENT
AND CONTROL GRANT PROGRAM
Objective: Supports projects on watershed planning activities that will reduce, identify, and/or prevent nonpoint
source contributions from agricultural activities.
Administering Agency: NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets and NYS Soil and Water Conserva-
tion Committee*
NYS Object Code: 56020 Year Established: 1994
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.: NA
Legal Authority:
Law: NY Soil & Water Conservation District Law, Section 11-b
Regulation: Guidelines have been written.
Program Contact: Fiscal Contact:
James McCardell Marjorie Brague
Acting Director Director
Division of Soil and Water Division of Fiscal Management
NYS Department of Agriculture NYS Department of Agriculture
and Markets and Markets
1 Winners Circle 1 Winners Circle
Albany, NY 12235-0001 Albany, NY 12235-0001
(518) 457-3738 (518) 457-2080
Eligibility: County Soil and Water Conservation Districts.
Type of Program and Special Restrictions: Funding may be used in watershed-based assessments of Agri-
cultural Nonpoint Source Pollution problems and water quality management projects. Implementation projects
must propose to use Best Management Practices as defined in Section 3 of the Soil & Water Conservation
Districts Law.
Action Required to Receive Aid: Proposals for funding will be accepted from soil and water conservation
districts, or a group of districts acting jointly.
Description of Aid:
Flow of Funds: State to Soil and Water Conservation Districts to agricultural landowners.
Type of Aid: Ongoing
Formula: No funding cap for projects.
Matching Requirement: State 50%, Soil and Water Conservation Districts 50%. State will go to a maximum
of 75 percent providing landowner contributes an equal share over and above the 50 percent.
Maintenance of Effort: NA
Amounts Appropriated:
Federal Funds State General Funds State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 NA $ 800,000 NA
SFY 95-96 NA 700,000 NA
SFY 96-97 NA 3,400,000** NA
Amounts Disbursed:
Federal Funds State General Funds State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 NA $583,065 NA
SFY 95-96 NA 85,119 NA
*The NYS Soil and Water Conservation Committee is a State agency within the NYS Department of Agriculture and
Markets.
**Still needs to be broken down between Department of Agriculture and Markets
and Department of Environmental Conservation.
Department of Agriculture and Markets
ANIMAL POPULATION CONTROL PROGRAM
(SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM)
(Technical Assistance Program)
Objective: Provides oversight of the Pet Population Control Fund, determines veterinarian and shelter eligibility
for participation, and provides vouchers to participants.
Administering Agency: NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets
NYS Object Code: NA Year Established: 1996
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.: NA
Legal Authority:
Law: NY Agriculture and Markets Law, Article 7
Regulation: NA
Program Contact: Fiscal Contact:
JoAmy Guild Marjorie Brague
Program Manager Director
Animal Population Control Program Division of Fiscal Management
NYS Department of Agriculture NYS Department of Agriculture
and Markets and Markets
1 Winners Circle 1 Winners Circle
Albany, NY 12235-0001 Albany, NY 12235-0001
(518) 457-7886 (518) 457-2080
Eligibility: Counties, Cities, Towns, Villages and Private Non-Profit Groups.
Type of Program and Special Restrictions: Optional, but once chosen subject to mandated State require-
ments.
Action Required to Receive Aid: Non-competitive application for aid required.
Description of Aid:
Subsidized spay and neuter surgeries for animals adopted from participating shelters.
Comments:
There are qualification criteria for shelters and veterinarians who participate in this program.
Department of Agriculture and Markets
COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AND FARMLAND
PROTECTION PLANNING GRANTS PROGRAM
Objective: Assists county governments in developing plans and recommends strategies which address their own
specific agricultural and farmland protection needs.
Administering Agency: NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets through county agricultural and farmland
protection boards.
NYS Object Code: 56020 Year Established: 1994
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.: NA
Legal Authority:
Law: NY Agriculture and Markets Law, Article 25-AAA
Regulation: Currently pending, as they appeared in State Register dated 7/27/94
Program Contact: Fiscal Contact:
Robert Somers Marjorie Brague
Principal Environmental Analyst Director
NYS Department of Agriculture Division of Fiscal Management
and Markets NYS Department of Agriculture
1 Winners Circle and Markets
Albany, NY 12235-0001 1 Winners Circle
(518) 457-3880 Albany, NY 12235-0001
(518) 457-2080
Eligibility: Counties. Funds are provided to counties only subject to the submission of an approvable application
from the county Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board (AFPB)
Type of Program and Special Restrictions: Optional, without any State or Federal mandated require-
ments. Monies are subject to the availability of funds. Matching grants are provided to counties who choose
to apply for them. Such grants shall not exceed $50,000 to each county and shall not exceed 50 percent of the
cost of preparation of the plan. Application with county AFPB must be in place with elected chair prior to the
submission of an application.
Action Required to Receive Aid: Non-competitive application for aid required. County AFPB must submit
application for funding to Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets. Such application must meet requirements
of program guidelines and/or regulations.
Description of Aid:
Flow of Funds: State to Local. Monies are provided partially as an advance and partially as a reimbursement.
Type of Aid: Ongoing
Formula: NA
Matching Requirement: Local funds (cash and in-kind must equal or exceed funds provided).
Maintenance of Effort: Planning grants activity must be new.
Amounts Appropriated:
Federal Funds State General Funds State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 NA $300,000 NA
SFY 95-96 NA 300,000 NA
SFY 96-97 NA NA NA
Amounts Disbursed:
Federal Funds State General Funds State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 NA $262,507 NA
SFY 95-96 NA 42,244 NA
Department of Agriculture and Markets
DOG LICENSING (PROVISION OF MANDATED
FORMS AND DOG CONTROL SHELTER INSPECTIONS)
(Technical Assistance Program)
Objective: Provides mandated dog licensing forms and conducts annual inspections of dog control facilities.
Administering Agency: NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets, Division of Animal Industry
NYS Object Code: NA Year Established: 1980
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.: NA
Legal Authority:
Law: NY Agriculture and Markets Law, Article 7
Regulation: NA
Program Contact: Fiscal Contact:
Dr. Jeffrey Huse Marjorie Brague
NYS Department of Agriculture Director
and Markets Division of Fiscal Management
1 Winners Circle NYS Department of Agriculture
Albany, NY 12235-0001 and Markets
(518) 457-3502 1 Winners Circle
Albany, NY 12235-0001
(518) 457-2080
Eligibility: Counties, Towns and Villages. All dog licensing municipalities within NYS outside of New York City.
Type of Program and Special Restrictions: Mandated, required by State law or regulation.
Action Required to Receive Aid: No action required, automatic payment.
Description of Aid:
Provide dog licensing forms and conduct annual inspections for mandated dog control officers and shelters.
Comments:
Although dog control and identification is primarily a local function, Article 7 of the Agriculture and Markets
Law empowers the Department of Agriculture and Markets to set standards for the humane care of seized dogs,
inspect municipal shelters, and train and assist enforcement officers. Article 7 does not apply to New York
City, which has a separate dog control law. Under Article 7, the Department of Agriculture and Markets
provides the following technical assistance to the 1,043 municipalities which issue dog licenses in the State:
(1) Inspection of municipal shelters and establishment of standards for the care of seized dogs; (2) Municipal
compliance inspections for record-keeping, licensing enforcement, procedures for handling dangerous dogs, and
procedures and methods of euthanasia; (3) Receipt and accounting for license fees and tag replacement fees,
(4) Assisting and training municipal dog control officials; (5) Maintaining a central registry file of all identified
dogs, and a computer listing of dog owners; (6) Mailing pre-printed dog license renewal application forms
directly to all dog owners throughout the State (excluding New York City); and (7) Supplying town clerks and
other local dog control officers with miscellaneous forms required for enforcement of Article 7.
Department of Agriculture and Markets
LOCAL AGRICULTURAL PROTECTION
IMPLEMENTATION GRANTS PROGRAM
Objective: Assists local governments in implementing plans to protect their agricultural resources and farm
operations.
Administering Agency: NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets
NYS Object Code: 56020 Year Established: 1996
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.: NA
Legal Authority:
Law: NY Agriculture and Markets Law, Article 25-AAA
Regulation: Currently being developed.
Program Contact: Fiscal Contact:
Robert Somers Marjorie Brague
Principal Environmental Analyst Director
NYS Department of Agriculture Division of Fiscal Management
and Markets NYS Department of Agriculture
1 Winners Circle and Markets
Albany, NY 12235-0001 1 Winners Circle
(518) 457-2713 Albany, NY 12235-0001
(518) 457-2080
Eligibility: All units of local government (counties, towns, villages) whose agricultural protection plans have been
approved by the Commission of Agriculture and Markets and who have requisite matching funds.
Type of Program and Special Restrictions: Optional, but once chosen subject to State requirements.
Action Required to Receive Aid: Specific application requirements are currently being developed for this
new program.
Description of Aid:
Flow of Funds: State to Local. Monies are provided partially as an advance and partially as a reimbursement.
Type of Aid: Limited duration
Formula: Funding formulas, if any, have yet to be decided.
Matching Requirement: FY 1996-97, State up to 75% and local the rest; each year thereafter State up to 50%
and local the rest.
Maintenance of Effort: Yes
Amounts Appropriated:
Federal Funds State General Funds State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 NA NA NA
SFY 95-96 NA NA NA
SFY 96-97 NA $4,000,000 NA
Amounts Disbursed:
Federal Funds State General Funds State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 NA NA NA
SFY 95-96 NA NA NA
Comments: This is a new program which was recently authorized. Implementing guidelines/regulations are cur-
rently being drafted. Application information will be announced to potential applicants as soon as the program
guidelines are finalized.
Department of Agriculture and Markets
LOCAL FAIRS REIMBURSEMENT
Objective: Reimburses those agricultural societies and Cooperative Extension associations recognized by the
Department for premiums paid for the promotion of agriculture and the domestic arts at their annual fairs.
Administering Agency: NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets
NYS Object Code: 69971* Year Established: 1928
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.: NA
Legal Authority:
Law: NY Agriculture and Markets Law, Article 24, Section 286
Regulation: NA
Program Contact: Fiscal Contact:
Gail Fuller Same
Associate Budget Analyst
NYS Department of Agriculture
and Markets
1 Winners Circle
Albany, NY 12235-0001
(518) 457-8170
Eligibility: Any agricultural or horticultural society which received monies from the State for this purpose from
1924-1926 has held an annual Fair, paid at least $5,000 in premiums and files an annual report with this
Department; any cooperative extension association in a county where no agricultural society has received such
money, which has held an annual fair, paid at least $500 in premiums, has the approval of the Commissioner,
and files an annual report; those fairs added by statute; and any other agricultural or horticultural society in a
county not already receiving money for this purpose, and files an application which is approved by the
Department after having held a fair for three consecutive years and meeting the above requirements.
Type of Program and Special Restrictions: Optional.
Action Required to Receive Aid: Must file an annual report by December 15 documenting proof of payment.
Description of Aid:
Flow of Funds: State to Local. Monies are provided as a reimbursement.
Type of Aid: Ongoing
Formula: Reimbursed on dollar-for-dollar basis up to a maximum, depending on availability of funds.
Matching Requirement: NA
Maintenance of Effort: NA
Amounts Appropriated:
Federal Funds State General Funds State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 NA $477,200 NA
SFY 95-96 NA 477,200 NA
SFY 96-97 NA 477,000 NA
Amounts Disbursed:
Federal Funds State General Funds State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 NA $477,200** NA
SFY 95-96 NA $477,200** NA
*Refers to miscellaneous non-contractual payments.
**Rounded
Department of Agriculture and Markets
LOCAL SOIL AND WATER DISTRICT
REIMBURSEMENT
Objective: Assists county soil and water conservation districts in the establishment and implementation of sound
soil and water conservation practices.
Administering Agency: NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets and NYS Soil and Water Conserva-
tion Committee*
NYS Object Code: 69971** Year Established: 1974
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.: NA
Legal Authority:
Law: NY Soil and Water Conservation Districts Law, Section 11-A
Regulation: Part 4400 of Title XXI, 21 NYCRR
Program Contact: Fiscal Contact:
James McCardell Marjorie Brague
Acting Director Director
Division of Soil and Water Division of Fiscal Management
NYS Department of Agriculture NYS Department of Agriculture
and Markets and Markets
1 Winners Circle 1 Winners Circle
Albany, NY 12235-0001 Albany, NY 12235-0001
(518) 457-3738 (518) 457-2080
Eligibility: County Soil and Water Districts.
Type of Program and Special Restrictions: Optional, but once chosen subject to mandated State require-
ments. Must be used for employment of conservation field technicians or district managers, or for purchase
of supplies and equipment related to these positions.
Action Required to Receive Aid: Non-competitive application for aid required.
Description of Aid:
Flow of Funds: State to Local. Monies are provided as a reimbursement.
Type of Aid: Ongoing
Formula: Not more than $10,000 or more than 50 percent of documented expenses, whichever is less.
Pro-rated if applications exceed appropriation.
Matching Requirement: State 50%, Local 50%
Maintenance of Effort: NA
Amounts Appropriated:
Federal Funds State General Funds State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 NA $553,500 NA
SFY 95-96 NA 553,500 NA
SFY 96-97 NA 553,500 $553,500
Amounts Disbursed:
Federal Funds State General Funds State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 NA $553,500 NA
SFY 95-96 NA 553,500 NA
*The NYS Soil and Water Conservation Committee is a State agency within the NYS Department of Agriculture and
Markets.
**Refers to miscellaneous non-contractual payments.
Department of Agriculture and Markets
PETROLEUM QUALITY
Objective: Reimburses municipal weights and measures departments for activities performed under the program.
Administering Agency: NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets
NYS Object Code: 56020 Year Established: 1991
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.: NA
Legal Authority:
Law: NY Agriculture and Markets Law, Sections 179 and 181
Regulation: NYCRR 224.16
Program Contact: Fiscal Contact:
Ross J. Andersen Marjorie Brague
Assistant Director Director
Bureau of Weights and Measures Division of Fiscal Management
NYS Department of Agriculture NYS Department of Agriculture
and Markets and Markets
1 Winners Circle 1 Winners Circle
Albany, NY 12235-0001 Albany, NY 12235-0001
(518) 457-3146 (518) 457-2080
Eligibility: Counties and Cities with weights and measures programs.
Type of Program and Special Restrictions: Mandated, required by State law and regulations. Must be
used for reimbursement of program costs including salaries, fringe benefits, travel and other costs directly
related to the program.
Action Required to Receive Aid: Must have a contract with the Department and submit quarterly reimburse-
ment vouchers.
Description of Aid:
Flow of Funds: State to Local. Monies are provided as a reimbursement.
Type of Aid: Ongoing
Formula: Actual expenses not to exceed maximum of contract.
Matching Requirement: NA
Maintenance of Effort: NA
Amounts Appropriated:
Federal Funds State General Funds State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 NA NA $837,312
SFY 95-96 NA NA 837,312
SFY 96-97 NA NA 626,706
Amounts Disbursed:
Federal Funds State General Funds State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 NA NA $614,460
SFY 95-96 NA NA 643,936
Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services
COMMUNITY ALCOHOLISM SERVICES
Objective: Supports the establishment and maintenance of a network of community based alcoholism and alcohol
abuse treatment and rehabilitation programs, dependent on a demonstration of need and the availability of
annual appropriations.
Administering Agency: NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS); US Substance
Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) - Center for Substance Abuse Treatment
(CSAT); and US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
NYS Object Code: 64701, 64790, 64813, 64890 Year Established: 1981
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.: 93.959 and 14.238Amended 1995 and 1996
Legal Authority:
Law: NY Mental Hygiene Law, Articles 19, 21 and 41; US Public Health Service Act, Title XIX, Part C, Sub-
parts II and III; and Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, Title IV, Subtitle F, 42 USC 11301
Regulation: 14 NYCRR Parts 100, 800 and 300; 45 CFR 96; 58 CFR 13884; 24 CFR 582 as amended; and 59
CFR 24252
Program Contact: Fiscal Contact:
James P. O'Hanlon Normand R. Caron
Associate Commissioner Associate Commissioner
Program Operations Budget and Fiscal/Administrative
NYS Office of Alcoholism and Management
Substance Abuse Services NYS Office of Alcoholism and
1450 Western Avenue Substance Abuse Services
Albany, NY 12203-3526 1450 Western Avenue
(518) 485-6022 Albany, NY 12203-3526
(518) 485-2405
Eligibility: State Governments, Counties, Cities, Towns, Villages, School Districts, Public Authorities and Public
and Private Non-Profit Groups. Counties must establish a local governmental unit (LGU) which must create
a community services board and submit a local services or unified services plan. Every entity identified is
eligible if: (1) the proposal is included in the local services plan; (2) the program, if required, is licensed by
the NYS OASAS; and (3) the agency agrees to comply with all applicable State and Federal rules and
regulations.
Type of Program and Special Restrictions: Optional, but once chosen subject to mandated State and
Federal requirements.
Action Required to Receive Aid: For new or expansion proposals, application for aid is required and must
be incorporated in the local governmental unit's annual local services plan. Provision of aid is dependent on
the availability of funds. For existing programs, inclusion in the local services plan is required along with
submission of a budget justification form; with continued provision of aid subject to the availability of funds.
Federal Shelter Plus Care grant monies (CFDA No. 14.238) are made available on the basis of competitive
application process administered by the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Description of Aid:
Flow of Funds: Federal to State to Local (Pass-through) and State to Local, and then from local governmental
unit to provider. In some cases, NYS OASAS enters into direct contractual arrangements with the provider
of service. In those cases, the flow of funds goes directly from the State to the provider. Monies are provided
partially as an advance and partially as a reimbursement for approved operating costs.
Type of Aid: Mostly ongoing program funding that is subject to the continuing availability of funds and program
performance. Federal HUD Shelter Plus Care grant award funds are for project grants of a five year duration,
with monies provided as a reimbursement only.
Formula: Varies. Formulae are found in the NYS Mental Hygiene (MH) Law, Article 41.
Matching Requirement: Varies, based on formulae found in NYS MH Law, Article 41.
Maintenance of Effort: Varies, as specified in NYS MH Law, Article 41.
Amounts Appropriated:
Federal Funds* State General Funds State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 $36,506,000 $48,603,700 NA
SFY 95-96 34,804,000 44,577,100 NA
SFY 96-97 28,553,500 45,169,000 NA
Amounts Disbursed:**
Federal Funds State General Funds State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 $32,412,999 $46,793,001 NA
SFY 95-96 44,445,345 46,108,383 NA
*SFY 96-97 appropriation amount reflects the technical realignment of all Federal grant award monies
supporting alcohol and substance abuse prevention services to the OASAS Prevention and Program Support
program.
**Includes "carry-out" disbursements from prior year's appropriations.
Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services
COMMUNITY ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE
FACILITIES
Objective: Provides funds to public and private alcoholism and substance abuse agencies for capital projects
including construction, renovation and rehabilitation of residential and other facilities used in alcoholism and
substance abuse treatment programs. Funding is also available for minor renovations and Tuberculosis
environmental control projects.
Administering Agency: NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS)
NYS Object Code: 64814 Year Established: 1994
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.: NA
Legal Authority:
Law: NY Mental Hygiene Law, Articles 1, 19, 23, 25, 31 and 41
Regulation: 14 NYCRR Parts 321, 1000-1060
Program Contact: Fiscal Contact:
James P. O'Hanlon Normand R. Caron
Associate Commissioner Associate Commissioner
Program Operations Budget and Fiscal/Administrative
NYS Office of Alcoholism and Management
Substance Abuse Services NYS Office of Alcoholism and
1450 Western Avenue Substance Abuse Services
Albany, NY 12203-3526 1450 Western Avenue
(518) 485-6022 Albany, NY 12203-3526
(518) 485-2405
Eligibility: Counties, Cities, Towns, Villages and Public and Private Non-Profit Groups. The recipient (or the
entity operating the program at the aided facility) must hold or obtain an Operating Certificate (license) from
the OASAS.
Type of Program and Special Restrictions: Optional, but once chosen subject to mandated State require-
ments. Tax-exempt bonding program provides low cost financing for mortgages and capital
construction/renovations to qualified program operators. A limited number of "cash" grants are available for
projects not eligible for financing under the tax-exempt bond program. Consult program or fiscal contact for
details.
Action Required to Receive Aid: Application for aid is required and must be incorporated in the local
governmental unit's annual local services plan for alcoholism programs and substance abuse programs outside
of the city of New York. By direct application for substance abuse programs within the City of New York.
Description of Aid:
Flow of Funds: State to Local. Up to 100 percent capital funding. Monies are provided partially as an advance
and partially as a reimbursement for approved costs.
Type of Aid: Mortgage or cash grant of limited duration.
Formula: NA
Matching Requirement: NA
Maintenance of Effort: NA
Amounts Appropriated:
Federal Funds State General Funds* State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 NA $2,250,000 NA
SFY 95-96 NA 2,500,000 NA
SFY 96-97 NA 1,900,000 NA
Amounts Disbursed:**
Federal Funds State General Funds State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 NA $28,938,000 NA
SFY 95-96 NA 15,798,500 NA
*There exist significant appropriations from years prior to SFY 1994-95 that have been reappropriated;
especially for tax-exempt bonds. Please consult fiscal contact for details.
**Amounts disbursed, in large part, reflect funds appropriated prior to SFY 1994-95.
Comments: Program created by Chapter 53, Section 1 of the Laws of 1994.
Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services
COMMUNITY SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES
Objective: Supports the establishment and maintenance of a network of community based substance abuse and
substance dependent treatment and rehabilitation programs, and related support services, dependent on a
demonstration of need and the availability of annual appropriations.
Administering Agency: NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS); US Substance
Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) - Center for Substance Abuse Treatment
(CSAT); US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and US Department of Education.
NYS Object Code: 64790, 64801, 64802, 64803, 64806, 64807, Year Established: 1995
64808, 64809, 64810, 64812, 64813, 64890
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.: 93.131, 93.902, 93.949, 93.229, 84.235M,
93.903, 93.102, 93.950, 93.196, 93.959, and
14.238
Legal Authority:
Law: NY Mental Hygiene Law, Articles 19, 23 and 25; US Public Health Service Act, Title XIX, Part C, Sub-
parts II and III and Sections 501, 509-512; Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended); and Stewart B. McKinney
Homeless Assistance Act, Title IV, Subtitle F, 42 USC 11301
Regulation: 14 NYCRR Parts 1000-1060 and 1050.3B(5); 45 CFR 74, 92 and 96; 34 CFR 369 and 373; 58 CFR
13884; 24 CFR 582 (as amended); and 59 CFR 24252
Program Contact: Fiscal Contact:
James P. O'Hanlon Normand R. Caron
Associate Commissioner Associate Commissioner
Program Operations Budget and Fiscal/Administrative
NYS Office of Alcoholism and Management
Substance Abuse Services NYS Office of Alcoholism and
1450 Western Avenue Substance Abuse Services
Albany, NY 12203-3526 1450 Western Avenue
(518) 485-6022 Albany, NY 12203-3526
(518) 485-2405
Eligibility: State Governments, Counties, Cities, Towns, Villages, School Districts, Public Authorities and Public
and Private Non-Profit Groups. Counties must establish a local governmental unit (LGU) which must create
a community services board and submit a local services or unified services plan. Every entity identified is
eligible if: (1) the proposal is included in the local services plan; (2) the program, if required, is licensed by
the NYS OASAS and, where appropriate, has a license under Article 28 of the NYS Public Health Law; and
(3) the agency agrees to comply with all applicable State and Federal rules and regulations. NOTE: The City
of New York LGU is not charged with responsibility for substance abuse services program funding. Those
programs are eligible if they meet Items 2 and 3 above.
Type of Program and Special Restrictions: Optional, but once chosen subject to mandated State and
Federal requirements.
Action Required to Receive Aid: For new or expansion proposals, application for aid is required and must
be incorporated in the LGU's annual local services plan; except for substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation
programs in the City of New York where direct application for aid is required. Provision of aid is dependent
on the availability of funds. For existing programs, inclusion in the local services plan is required (except
substance abuse providers in the City of New York), along with submission of a budget justification form (all
programs); with continued provision of aid subject to the availability of funds.
Description of Aid:
Flow of Funds: Federal to State to Local (Pass-through) and State to Local; then from local governmental unit
to provider. In some cases, NYS OASAS enters into direct contractual arrangements with the provider of
service. In those cases the flow of funds goes directly from the State to the provider. Monies are provided
partially as an advance and partially as a reimbursement for approved operating costs.
Type of Aid: Mostly ongoing program funding that is subject to the continuing availability of funds and program
performance. Federal grant award funds under CFDA 93.131, 93.902, 93.949, 93.229, 84.235M, 93.903,
93.102, 93.950, 93.196, and 14.238 are for project grants of limited duration awarded on the basis of
competitive application processes administered by the Federal administering agency.
Formula: NA
Matching Requirement: NA; unless specific term and condition of Federal grant award.
Maintenance of Effort: As specified in NY Mental Hygiene Law, Article 25.
Amounts Appropriated:
Federal Funds State General Funds* State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 $67,851,000 $126,342,726 $10,338,000
SFY 95-96 57,487,000 128,878,300 12,000,000
SFY 96-97 55,827,000 132,845,000 4,500,000
Amounts Disbursed:**
Federal Funds State General Funds State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 $49,144,605 $130,023,013 $ 1,785,489
SFY 95-96 42,419,223 111,141,626 12,392,036
*SFY 94-95 and SFY 95-96 amounts represent appropriations after transfer to NYS Department of Social
Services (DSS) for "state share" of Medicaid payments made by NYS DSS for substance abuse treatment
services.
**Includes "carry-out" disbursements from prior year appropriations.
Comments: Program created by Chapter 54, Section 1 of the Laws of 1995.
Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services
PREVENTION AND PROGRAM SUPPORT
Objective: Supports the establishment and maintenance of a network of community based alcoholism and sub-
stance abuse prevention, intervention and education programs, and related support services, dependent on a
demonstration of need and the availability of annual appropriations.
Administering Agency: NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS); US Substance
Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) - Center for Substance Abuse Treatment
(CSAT); and US Department of Education.
NYS Object Code: 64804, 64805, 64809, 64813, 64890 and 64902 Year Established: 1995
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.: 93.959, 84.186A
Legal Authority:
Law: NY Mental Hygiene Law, Articles 19, 23, 25 and 41; US Public Health Service Act, Title XIX, Part C,
Subparts II & III; and Elementary & Secondary Education Act of 1965 (as amended).
Regulation: 14 NYCRR Part 800 and Parts 1000-1060; 45 CFR 96; 34 CFR 74, 76, 77, 79-82, 85, 98, 99; and 34
CFR 75.561-75.568.
Program Contact: Fiscal Contact:
James P. O'Hanlon Normand R. Caron
Associate Commissioner Associate Commissioner
Program Operations Budget and Fiscal/Administrative
NYS Office of Alcoholism and Management
Substance Abuse Services NYS Office of Alcoholism and
1450 Western Avenue Substance Abuse Services
Albany, NY 12203-3526 1450 Western Avenue
(518) 485-6022 Albany, NY 12203-3526
(518) 485-2405
Eligibility: State Governments, Counties, Cities, Towns, Villages, School Districts, Public Authorities and Public
and Private Non-Profit Groups. Counties must establish a local governmental unit (LGU) which must create
a community services board and submit a local services or unified services plan. Every entity identified is
eligible if: (1) the proposal is included in the local services plan; (2) the program, if required, is licensed by
the NYS OASAS; and (3) the agency agrees to comply with all applicable State and Federal rules and
regulations. NOTE: The City of New York LGU is not charged with responsibility for substance abuse
services program funding. Those programs are eligible if they meet Items 2 and 3 above.
Type of Program and Special Restrictions: Optional, but once chosen subject to mandated State and
Federal requirements.
Action Required to Receive Aid: For new or expansion proposals, application for aid is required and must
be incorporated in the LGU's annual local services plan; except for substance abuse prevention and education
programs in the City of New York where direct application for aid is required. Provision of aid is dependent
on the availability of funds. For existing programs, inclusion in the local services plan is required (except
substance abuse providers in the City of New York), along with submission of a budget justification form (all
programs); with continued provision of aid subject to the availability of funds.
Description of Aid:
Flow of Funds: Federal to State to Local (Pass-through) and State to Local; then from local governmental unit
to provider. In some cases, NYS OASAS enters into direct contractual arrangements with the provider of
service. In those cases the flow of funds goes directly from the State to the provider. Monies are provided
partially as an advance and partially as a reimbursement for approved operating costs.
Type of Aid: Mostly ongoing program funding that is subject to the continuing availability of funds and program
performance. A portion of Federal Department of Education Safe & Drug Free Schools and Communities State
Grant Program funds (CFDA No. 84.186A) are for project grants of limited duration (one year) awarded on
the basis of a competitive application process administered by the OASAS for the Task Force on Integrated
Projects (TFIP).
Formula: Varies. Formulae are found in the NY Mental Hygiene Law, Articles 41 and 25.
Matching Requirement: Varies, based on formulae found in NY Mental Hygiene Law, Articles 41 and 25 and
annual appropriation language.
Maintenance of Effort: Varies, as specified in the NY Mental Hygiene Law, Articles 41 and 25.
Amounts Appropriated:
Federal Funds* State General Funds State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 $13,913,000 $49,929,500 NA
SFY 95-96 12,650,000 45,159,000 NA
SFY 96-97 23,407,100 44,167,000 NA
Amounts Disbursed:**
Federal Funds State General Funds State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 $ 9,442,001 $40,654,065 NA
SFY 95-96 12,423,339 47,166,119 NA
*SFY 96-97 appropriation amount reflects the technical realignment of all Federal grant award monies
supporting alcohol and substance abuse prevention services to the OASAS Prevention and Program Support
program; including monies previously appropriated to the Task Force on Integrated Projects (TFIP).
**Includes "carry-out" disbursements from prior year's appropriations.
Comments: Program created by Chapter 54, Section 1 of the Laws of 1995.
Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services
TASK FORCE ON INTEGRATED PROJECTS
Objective: As required to meet Federal grant award terms and conditions, program supports time-limited grants
for alcohol and substance abuse prevention initiatives and a revolving loan fund for not-for-profit residences
of recovering alcoholic and substance abusers.
Administering Agency: NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) for the Task Force
on Integrated Projects (TFIP); US Department of Education
NYS Object Code: 64902 Year Established: 1987
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.: 84.186A Amended 1996
Legal Authority:
Law: NY Laws of 1987, Chapter 812, as amended by NY Laws of 1994, Chapter 407, as amended by NY Laws
of 1996, Chapter 24; US Elementary & Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended.
Regulation: 34 CFR 74, 76, 77, 79-82, 85, 98, 99 and 34 CFR 75.561-75.568.
Program Contact: Fiscal Contact:
Jean Somers Miller Normand R. Caron
Chair Associate Commissioner
Task Force on Integrated Projects Budget and Fiscal/Administrative
c/o NYS Office of Alcoholism and Management
Substance Abuse Services NYS Office of Alcoholism and
1450 Western Avenue Substance Abuse Services
Albany, NY 12203-3526 1450 Western Avenue
(518) 457-2061 Albany, NY 12203-3526
(518) 485-2405
Eligibility: For prevention initiatives, State, County or Local law enforcement agencies (including district attorney
offices), in consortium with local educational or non-profit community based agencies. Applicants for the
revolving loan fund, administered by a TFIP contract agency, must be not-for-profit residential programs of
no less than six recovering alcoholic and/or substance abusers.
Type of Program and Special Restrictions: Optional, but once chosen subject to mandated Federal
requirements. Prevention initiative funds can only be used for prevention services that conform to Request for
Application (RFA) requirements; terms and conditions of the Federal Safe and Drug-Free Schools and
Communities Act; are targeted at school-aged youth at risk of abuse of alcohol and other drug abuse; and
cannot be used for treatment services. Revolving loan funds are limited to no more than $4,000 per house and
must be repaid within two years.
Action Required to Receive Aid: For prevention initiatives, a competitive application for aid is required;
submitted in response to a RFA from the TFIP. The revolving loan fund is administered for the TFIP by a
contractor selected via a competitive application process.
Description of Aid:
Flow of Funds: For prevention initiatives: Federal to State to Awardees. NYS OASAS, on behalf of the TFIP,
enters into direct contractual arrangements with the awardee. Monies are provided partially as an advance and
partially as a reimbursement for approved costs. The revolving loan fund was initially funded by a State
appropriation of Federal monies, and is currently funded from the repayment of previously approved loans.
Funds flow from the TFIP contractor administering the loan fund.
Type of Aid: For prevention initiatives, funding is for a one year project grant only.
Formula: NA
Matching Requirement: None for the revolving loan fund and, for prevention grants, varies, as designated in
RFA.
Maintenance of Effort: NA
Amounts Appropriated:
Federal Funds* State General Funds Fiduciary Fund
SFY 94-95 $950,800 NA $100,000
SFY 95-96 950,800 NA 100,000
SFY 96-97 NA NA NA
Amounts Disbursed:**
Federal Funds State General Funds Fiduciary Fund***
SFY 94-95 $ 572,196 NA NA
SFY 95-96 1,075,263 NA NA
*SFY 96-97 appropriation amount reflects the technical realignment of all Federal grant award monies
supporting alcohol and substance abuse prevention services to the OASAS Prevention and Program Support
program.
**Includes "carry-out" disbursements from prior year's appropriations.
***Fiduciary Fund was fully disbursed to contractor administering the revolving loan fund in 1988-89.
Council on the Arts
ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING AND DESIGN PROGRAM
(Technical Assistance Program)
Objective: Assists local municipalities and nonprofit organizations with building-related problems i.e., may pro-
vide funds for professional advisory services by architects, planners, historic preservationists and other design
professionals when necessary.
Administering Agency: NYS Council on the Arts
NYS Object Code: 69301 Year Established: 1973
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.: NA
Legal Authority:
Law: NY Laws of 1990, Chapter 53
Regulation: NA
Program Contact: Fiscal Contact:
Anne H. Van Ingen Same
Director
Architecture, Planning and Design
NYS Council on the Arts
915 Broadway
New York, NY 10010
(212) 387-7013
Eligibility: Counties, Cities, Towns, Villages and Private Non-Profit Groups.
Type of Program and Special Restrictions: Optional, without any State or Federal mandated
requirements.
Action Required to Receive Aid: Competitive application for aid required.
Description of Aid:
Small matching awards are made to hire architects, engineers, historic preservationists and other building-related
specialists to provide design and engineering studies, feasibility studies, condition reports and cost estimates.
Council on the Arts
GRANTS FOR THE ARTS
Objective: Supports cultural and arts related activities.
Administering Agency: NYS Council on the Arts; US National Endowment for the Arts
NYS Object Code: 69301 Year Established: 1960
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.: 45.007
Legal Authority:
Law: NY Laws of 1990, Chapter 53
Regulation: NA
Program Contact: Fiscal Contact:
Nicolette B. Clarke Calvin Walker
Executive Director Director, Contracts Administration
NYS Council on the Arts NYS Council on the Arts
915 Broadway 915 Broadway
New York, NY 10010 New York, NY 10010
(212) 387-7004 (212) 387-7156
Eligibility: Counties, Cities, Towns, Villages and Private Non-Profit Groups.
Type of Program and Special Restrictions: Optional, but once chosen subject to mandated State
requirements. Supported activities must take place in New York State and be open to the general public.
Action Required to Receive Aid: Competitive application for aid required. Request Program Guidelines
and application form, deadline is March 1.
Description of Aid:
Flow of Funds: Federal to State, State to Local. Monies are provided partially as an advance and partially as
retroactive funding.
Type of Aid: Project Grant
Formula: NA
Matching Requirement: County Initiative Program requires State 40%, Local 60%, minimum of 60% of the
local match must come from county government.
Maintenance of Effort: Recipient must demonstrate fiscal stability and accountability.
Amounts Appropriated:
Federal Funds State General Funds State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 $345,000 $31,875,100 NA
SFY 95-96 345,000 30,000,000 NA
SFY 96-97 250,000 32,375,000 NA
Amounts Disbursed:
Federal Funds State General Funds State Spec. Rev.
SFY 94-95 $345,000 $31,875,000 NA
SFY 95-96 345,000 28,950,000 NA