In December, the State Legislature held a special session to provide assistance for those impacted by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. $21 million has been targeted for:
That $21 million in funding is available in the form of grants for storm-related repairs and restoration, and for other storm-related costs, which either have nor, or will not, be compensated by any other federal, state or local recovery program or any third-party payers such as insurance.
The maximum grant is $20,000. All applications must be postmarked by March 16, 2012.
Applications for Program Assistance may be completed online; however,an original signed application must be printed and mailed to:
Empire State Development
Attn: Hurricane Irene-Tropical Storm Lee Business Flood Recovery Program
30 South Pearl Street
Albany, NY 12245
To access the grant application, and for more information, CLICK HERE
I will continue to work in support of more flood relief for communities across our Senate District. If there is anything I can do to assist you in the future, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
JOHN J. BONACIC
State Senator
Albany Address:
509 Legislative Office Building
Albany, New York 12247
518-455-3181
District Address:
201 Dolson Avenue, Suite F
Middletown, New York 10940
845-344-3311
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