Grants

Schumer Announces Community Development Corporation Of Long Island Has Been Awarded Nearly $400,000 To Preserve Affordable Housing Across Nassau And Suffolk

Washington, DC - March 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that Community Development Corporation of Long Island, Inc. (CDC), a member of the national NeighborWorks network, has been awarded $383,400 in funding from NeighborWorks America.

NYS Affordable Housing Corporation Approves $1.28 Million in Grants to Renovate 73 Affordable Housing Units

NEW YORK, NY - March 4, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — The board of the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC) today approved $1.28 million in grants to finance the renovation of 73 affordable housing units in New York State.

NYS Affordable Housing Corporation Approves $75,000 Grant for Home Improvements in Buffalo

NEW YORK, NY - March 4, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — The board of the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC) today approved a $75,000 grant to The Citizen’s Alliance, Inc. to finance improvements of seven housing units in Buffalo.

Solar Thermal Grant Pilot Program

New York City, NY - February 25, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) today announced five businesses and institutions will receive grants to install solar thermal systems in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Queens. Solar thermal is an established clean energy technology that collects sunlight to produce thermal energy, or heat.

Mayor Bloomberg Announces New York City to Receive More Than $20 Million in Stimulus Funds from US Department of Housing and Urban Development for Neighborhood Stabilization

New York, NY - January 14, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg announced today that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded more than $20 million in Recovery Act funding to the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development under HUD’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2.

Schumer Announces Over $5 Million In Hud Money For Community Housing Coalition To Rehabilitate Vacant And Dilapidated Housing Units In Cap Region

Washington, DC - January 14, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that Community Builders in Albany has been awarded $5,521,006 through the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program.

HUD awards almost $500,000 to help public housing residents obtain jobs, economic independence

NEW YORK, NY - January 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today awarded $467,177 to nine public housing authorities to help public housing residents find jobs that lead them toward economic independence. (Please see a listing of New York grantees below.)

Governor Paterson Announces Funding To Continue Long Island Solar Energy Program

Albany, NY - December 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor David A. Paterson today announced that the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) will provide a $6 million grant to the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA).

DHCR Announces $32 Million in Awards for Affordable Housing Developments

Albany, NY - December 8, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Deborah VanAmerongen, commissioner of the state Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) today announced $32 million in grants that will help to build or rehabilitate 755 affordable homes for low-income families, frail elderly and people with disabilities.

Governor Paterson Announces $25 Million In Homeless Housing Capital Grants

Albany, NY - December 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor David A. Paterson today announced that nearly $25 million has been awarded to fund homeless housing projects and related support services throughout the State.

NYS Affordable Housing Corporation Approves $3.5 Million in Grants to Build and Renovate 276 Affordable Housing Units

NEW YORK, NY - December 3, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The board of the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC) today approved more than $3.5 million in grants to finance the construction and renovation of 276 affordable housing units throughout New York State.

Home Headquarters Receives $100,000 Grant from NeighborWorks America to Help Strengthen Auburn and Binghamton Communities

Washington, DC - November 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — NeighborWorks America today announced that it awarded a special $100,000 grant to Syracuse-based Home HeadQuarters, Inc., a member of the national NeighborWorks network, to help the organization expand its community stabilization work to the Auburn and Binghamton communities.

Schumer Announces Federal Grant Will Help Bronx Veterans Group Add 145 Beds For Homeless Veterans

Washington D.C. - November 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded Enphront Veteran Services $347,215 to add 145 beds for homeless veterans in the Bronx.

OMRDD Receives $47,000 Hud Housing Grant Award

ALBANY, NY - November 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded the New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD) a grant for $49,716 to allow OMRDD to continue to provide comprehensive housing counseling to individuals with developmental disabilities, their income-eligible parents or legal guardians, and direct care professionals.

DHCR Announces $27 Million in Stimulus Funds to Jumpstart Affordable Housing

Albany, NY - November 4, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) today announced the award of $27 million in stimulus funds that will help jumpstart seven developments that had been stalled by the economic downturn.