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project ID #

1

Complete regional assessment of water and sewer facilities

Strategy #
1.1
Strategy Description:

Identify needs and address water and sewer system affordability and sustainability

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

Water Districts Sewer Districts Counties

Federal Funding

EDA

State Funding

ESD DOS

Local Funding

Counties

Project Cost Estimate
$100,001-$500,000

project ID #

3

Support creation of First Capital Grant Fund to facilitate first expenses of expanding or establishing water/wastewater infrastructure

Strategy #
1.1
Strategy Description:

Identify needs and address water and sewer system affordability and sustainability

Project Lead(s):

APA

Project Stakeholders:

LCLGRPB ESD

Federal Funding

State Funding

ESD EFC USDA

Local Funding

Counties

Project Cost Estimate
$500,001-$1M

project ID #

4

Improve awareness of state and federal funding opportunities for improving infrastructure

Strategy #
1.1
Strategy Description:

Identify needs and address water and sewer system affordability and sustainability

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

USDA EFC REP

Federal Funding

State Funding

Local Funding

LCLGRPB Counties

Project Cost Estimate
$0-$100,000

project ID #

5

Support coordination of inter-municipal stakeholders to facilitate implementation of the Regional Sewer Infrastructure Consolidation & Upgrade Report (Glens Falls, Queensbury, Kingsbury, Washington County Sewer District #2, Moreau)

Strategy #
1.1
Strategy Description:

Identify needs and address water and sewer system affordability and sustainability

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

Glens Falls (C) Queensbury (T) Kingsbury (T) Washinton County Moreau (T) Warren County

Federal Funding

EDA USDA

State Funding

DOS EFC

Local Funding

Municipalities

Project Cost Estimate
$500,001-$1M

project ID #

51

Complete broadband and telecommunications deployment strategy

Strategy #
1.3
Strategy Description:

Eliminate barriers to improve access to broadband and telecommunications services

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

BWG

Federal Funding

NTIA NBRC

State Funding

ESD NYSTEC DHSES

Local Funding

Counties

Project Cost Estimate
$100,001-$500,000

project ID #

52

Launch pilot broadband deployment and small cell cellular project

Strategy #
1.3
Strategy Description:

Eliminate barriers to improve access to broadband and telecommunications services

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

BWG

Federal Funding

NTIA NBRC

State Funding

ESD NYSTEC DHSES

Local Funding

Counties

Project Cost Estimate
$1,000,000-$5M

project ID #

53

Ensure accuracy of state and federal broadband mapping

Strategy #
1.3
Strategy Description:

Eliminate barriers to improve access to broadband and telecommunications services

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

BWG

Federal Funding

State Funding

Local Funding

Counties

Project Cost Estimate
$0-$100,000

project ID #

54

Complete cellular infrastructure plan and project pre-permitting to identify coverage gaps, identify appropriate sites and technology, obtain contracts and permits, and then identify funding to incentivize development

Strategy #
1.3
Strategy Description:

Eliminate barriers to improve access to broadband and telecommunications services

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

BWG

Federal Funding

NTIA NBRC

State Funding

ESD NYSTEC DHSES

Local Funding

Counties

Project Cost Estimate
$500,001-$1M

project ID #

55

Complete "Middle Mile" Broadband Connections

Strategy #
1.3
Strategy Description:

Eliminate barriers to improve access to broadband and telecommunications services

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

BWG

Federal Funding

EDA NTIA USDA

State Funding

Local Funding

Project Cost Estimate
$5M+

project ID #

56

Complete "Last Mile" Broadband Connections

Strategy #
1.3
Strategy Description:

Eliminate barriers to improve access to broadband and telecommunications services

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

BWG

Federal Funding

EDA NTIA USDA

State Funding

Local Funding

Project Cost Estimate
$5M+

project ID #

58

Develop rural transportation strategies and implement recommendations

Strategy #
1.4
Strategy Description:

Develop solutions to rural, inter-community transportation for residents, local workforce, and visitors

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

AGFTC REP WDB United Ways

Federal Funding

DOT FTA RTAP

State Funding

DOT

Local Funding

Counties AGFTC

Project Cost Estimate
$100,001-$500,000

project ID #

62

Explore opportunities to replicate NC MOVES: North Country Micro-financing of Vehicles to Encourage Sustainability program to help ALICE (asset-limited, income-constrained, employed) families purchase reliable vehicles through low interest loans.

Strategy #
1.4
Strategy Description:

Develop solutions to rural, inter-community transportation for residents, local workforce, and visitors

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

Adk Foundation Counties

Federal Funding

DOT FTA RTAP

State Funding

DOT

Local Funding

Counties AGFTC

Project Cost Estimate
$0-$100,000

project ID #

63

Support establishment of regional food scraps diversion program, composting facility, and establish pilot program for community composting

Strategy #
1.5
Strategy Description:

Support the development of initiaitves that reduce the disposal of organic waste materials (food scraps) and expand markets for recyclable materials

Project Lead(s):

Counties

Project Stakeholders:

LCLGRPB

Federal Funding

EPA USDA

State Funding

DEC ESD

Local Funding

Counties

Project Cost Estimate
$100,001-$500,000

project ID #

64

Explore feasibility for biodigester renewable energy generation from municipal waste, food waste and dairy waste.

Strategy #
1.5
Strategy Description:

Support the development of initiaitves that reduce the disposal of organic waste materials (food scraps) and expand markets for recyclable materials

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

CCE Counties

Federal Funding

EPA USDA

State Funding

DEC ESD

Local Funding

Counties

Project Cost Estimate
$100,001-$500,000

project ID #

66

Expand awareness of clean energy programs, such as Community Choice Aggregation, Community Solar, and Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing for energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements

Strategy #
1.6
Strategy Description:

Support greater utilization of renewable energy and building weatherization by local governments, residents, and businesses to reduce energy costs and combat climate change

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

CSC CDRPC ANCA

Federal Funding

State Funding

NYSERDA DEC NYPA

Local Funding

Project Cost Estimate
$0-$100,000

project ID #

67

Support public and private energy effiency upgrades to mitigate contributions to greenhouse gas emissions

Strategy #
1.6
Strategy Description:

Support greater utilization of renewable energy and building weatherization by local governments, residents, and businesses to reduce energy costs and combat climate change

Project Lead(s):

Glens Falls (C)

Project Stakeholders:

LCLGRPB

Federal Funding

State Funding

NYSERDA DEC HCR

Local Funding

Project Cost Estimate
$5M+

project ID #

68

Leverage available tools through NYSERDA and technical resources from CDRPC and ANCA to deploy EV infrastructure

Strategy #
1.7
Strategy Description:

Prepare the region for greater utilization of electric vehicles (EV) through the installation of EV charging infrastructure

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

CDRPC ANCA

Federal Funding

State Funding

Local Funding

Project Cost Estimate
$100,001-$500,000

project ID #

73

Promote the region as an attractive place for young professionals

Strategy #
2.1
Strategy Description:

Strengthen downtowns and community centers that serve as anchors for regional economic activity

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

EDO

Federal Funding

State Funding

ESD DOS DEC

Local Funding

Project Cost Estimate
$0-$100,000

project ID #

74

Promote the LCLGRPB's North Country Main Street Reinvestment Program to provide technical support for hamlet/main street planning and placemaking

Strategy #
2.1
Strategy Description:

Strengthen downtowns and community centers that serve as anchors for regional economic activity

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

MSAC

Federal Funding

State Funding

Local Funding

LCLGRPB

Project Cost Estimate
$0-$100,000

project ID #

75

Complete main street redevelopment site assessments

Strategy #
2.1
Strategy Description:

Strengthen downtowns and community centers that serve as anchors for regional economic activity

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

MSAC IDA LDC

Federal Funding

EDA

State Funding

ESD

Local Funding

Project Cost Estimate
$0-$100,000

project ID #

76

Create funding pool for adaptive reuse/feasibility studies for historic buildings in Washington County towns and villages that can support attraction/ development of new businesses to the downtown areas and create a process for awards for revitalization of buildings.

Strategy #
2.1
Strategy Description:

Strengthen downtowns and community centers that serve as anchors for regional economic activity

Project Lead(s):

Washingotn County

Project Stakeholders:

LCLGRPB

Federal Funding

NBRC

State Funding

HCR ESD

Local Funding

Project Cost Estimate
$0-$100,000

project ID #

77

Support downtown revitalization and streetscape improvement projects

Strategy #
2.1
Strategy Description:

Strengthen downtowns and community centers that serve as anchors for regional economic activity

Project Lead(s):

MSAC

Project Stakeholders:

LCLGRPB

Federal Funding

USDA NBRC

State Funding

DOS ESD HCR DOT

Local Funding

Project Cost Estimate
$500,001-$1M

project ID #

84

Support creation of façade improvement fund

Strategy #
2.1
Strategy Description:

Strengthen downtowns and community centers that serve as anchors for regional economic activity

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

Federal Funding

NBRC

State Funding

ESD HCR

Local Funding

Project Cost Estimate
$100,001-$500,000

project ID #

85

Promote “Complete Streets” streetscapes in downtown community centers, including

Strategy #
2.1
Strategy Description:

Strengthen downtowns and community centers that serve as anchors for regional economic activity

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

AGFTC NYSDOT Highway Departments

Federal Funding

State Funding

NYSDOT DOS

Local Funding

Project Cost Estimate
$0-$100,000

project ID #

86

Support downtown business assistance programs, such as AEDC’s, Main Street Sustainable Growth Program

Strategy #
2.1
Strategy Description:

Strengthen downtowns and community centers that serve as anchors for regional economic activity

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

AEDC EDO

Federal Funding

SBA

State Funding

ESD

Local Funding

Project Cost Estimate
$0-$100,000

project ID #

87

Promote land use plans and codes that incentivize and facilitate the redevelopment of existing structures and encourage infill development

Strategy #
2.1
Strategy Description:

Strengthen downtowns and community centers that serve as anchors for regional economic activity

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

MSAC

Federal Funding

State Funding

DOS

Local Funding

Project Cost Estimate
$100,001-$500,000

project ID #

88

Support establishment of a staffed family child care network

Strategy #
2.2
Strategy Description:

Create economic opportunity through improved access to child care

Project Lead(s):

CCN

Project Stakeholders:

LCLGRPB

Federal Funding

State Funding

ESD OCFS

Local Funding

Counties

Project Cost Estimate
$100,001-$500,000

project ID #

89

Recruit, train, and open more homebased child care

Strategy #
2.2
Strategy Description:

Create economic opportunity through improved access to child care

Project Lead(s):

CCN

Project Stakeholders:

LCLGRPB

Federal Funding

State Funding

DOL

Local Funding

Counties

Project Cost Estimate
$100,001-$500,000

project ID #

90

Support regional childcare advocates in their efforts to increase childcare provider revenue potential, including the provision of family child care start up funds

Strategy #
2.2
Strategy Description:

Create economic opportunity through improved access to child care

Project Lead(s):

CCN

Project Stakeholders:

LCLGRPB

Federal Funding

USDA

State Funding

DOH HCR ESD

Local Funding

Project Cost Estimate
$100,001-$500,000

project ID #

92

Complete regional housing assessment and strategy, and implement recommendations

Strategy #
2.3
Strategy Description:

Support development of diverse and affordable housing options

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

CDC HWG

Federal Funding

NBRC

State Funding

HCR

Local Funding

Counties

Project Cost Estimate
$100,001-$500,000

project ID #

93

Support formation of Land Banks

Strategy #
2.3
Strategy Description:

Support development of diverse and affordable housing options

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

CDC HWG

Federal Funding

State Funding

Local Funding

Counties

Project Cost Estimate
$500,001-$1M

project ID #

94

Support the development of prefabricated housing factory in Adirondack Park

Strategy #
2.3
Strategy Description:

Support development of diverse and affordable housing options

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

APA

Federal Funding

EDA

State Funding

ESD

Local Funding

Project Cost Estimate
$5M+

project ID #

95

Support creation of program to rehabilitate underutilized housing stock, support homebuyer assistance, and workfroce housing development

Strategy #
2.3
Strategy Description:

Support development of diverse and affordable housing options

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

CDC HWG HAPEC

Federal Funding

USDA

State Funding

HCR NYSERDA

Local Funding

Project Cost Estimate
$500,001-$1M

project ID #

102

Complete Senior Housing Site Suitability Study. This project would evaluate the feasibility and location appropriateness of developing senior housing at various places throughout the county. Improving housing options available to seniors may increase the availability of housing stock

Strategy #
2.3
Strategy Description:

Support development of diverse and affordable housing options

Project Lead(s):

Warren County

Project Stakeholders:

LCLGRPB

Federal Funding

State Funding

HCR DOH

Local Funding

Project Cost Estimate
$0-$100,000

project ID #

103

Promote public/private partnerships to support construction of workforce housing in hamlets and urban areas

Strategy #
2.3
Strategy Description:

Support development of diverse and affordable housing options

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

Federal Funding

State Funding

HCR

Local Funding

IDA

Project Cost Estimate
$100,001-$500,000

project ID #

104

Support partnership with Rural Preservation Corporation to develop and or rehab additional Senior Housing units. Also create a homebuyer assistance program aimed at attracting young workers to area.

Strategy #
2.3
Strategy Description:

Support development of diverse and affordable housing options

Project Lead(s):

Washington County

Project Stakeholders:

LCLGRPB

Federal Funding

State Funding

HCR

Local Funding

Project Cost Estimate
$100,001-$500,000

project ID #

105

Secure a sustainable funding source for housing trusts and RPCs to increase capacity and expand programing for housing options

Strategy #
2.3
Strategy Description:

Support development of diverse and affordable housing options

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

Adirondack Roots, PRIDE of Ticonderoga

Federal Funding

State Funding

Local Funding

Counties

Project Cost Estimate
$3,000,000

project ID #

106

Support and replicate existing mobile health care providers

Strategy #
2.4
Strategy Description:

Support the provision of rural health care services

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

Health Care Systems AHI

Federal Funding

HHS

State Funding

DOH

Local Funding

Project Cost Estimate
$1,000,000-$5M

project ID #

107

Explore developing rural health care housing program

Strategy #
2.4
Strategy Description:

Support the provision of rural health care services

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

EDO

Federal Funding

State Funding

ESD DASNY

Local Funding

Project Cost Estimate
$100,001-$500,000

project ID #

108

Expand access to health and wellness programs, including mental health services

Strategy #
2.4
Strategy Description:

Support the provision of rural health care services

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

Health Care Systems AHI

Federal Funding

State Funding

DOH

Local Funding

Project Cost Estimate
$100,001-$500,000

project ID #

109

Conduct a regional food assessment, which includes viability of grocery markets in rural communities

Strategy #
2.5
Strategy Description:

Support access to local food and value-added agricultural products

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

CCE

Federal Funding

USDA

State Funding

DEC DAM ESD

Local Funding

Project Cost Estimate
$0-$100,000

project ID #

110

Support local cooperative food programs, like Adirondack Harvest

Strategy #
2.5
Strategy Description:

Support access to local food and value-added agricultural products

Project Lead(s):

CCE

Project Stakeholders:

LCLGRPB

Federal Funding

State Funding

DAM

Local Funding

Project Cost Estimate
$0-$100,000

project ID #

111

Improve integration of diversity and equity awareness and programming into LCLGRPB work program.

Strategy #
2.6
Strategy Description:

Improve economic opportunities and address barriers affecting traditionally underrepresented residents, including Black, Indigenous, & People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQA+, disabled, women, veterans, and low/moderate income residents

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

ANCA-ADI Community Colleges

Federal Funding

State Funding

ESD

Local Funding

Project Cost Estimate
$0-$100,000

project ID #

112

Support culturally competent leadership training and community outreach

Strategy #
2.6
Strategy Description:

Improve economic opportunities and address barriers affecting traditionally underrepresented residents, including Black, Indigenous, & People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQA+, disabled, women, veterans, and low/moderate income residents

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

ANCA-ADI Community Colleges

Federal Funding

State Funding

ESD

Local Funding

Project Cost Estimate
$0-$100,000

project ID #

113

Support initiatives like Welcoming Diverse Workforce Training

Strategy #
2.6
Strategy Description:

Improve economic opportunities and address barriers affecting traditionally underrepresented residents, including Black, Indigenous, & People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQA+, disabled, women, veterans, and low/moderate income residents

Project Lead(s):

AEDC

Project Stakeholders:

LCLGRPB

Federal Funding

State Funding

DOL ESD

Local Funding

Project Cost Estimate
$100,001-$500,000

project ID #

114

Support virtual employment workshops for recently incarcerated individuals and resources for re-entry

Strategy #
2.6
Strategy Description:

Improve economic opportunities and address barriers affecting traditionally underrepresented residents, including Black, Indigenous, & People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQA+, disabled, women, veterans, and low/moderate income residents

Project Lead(s):

E&T

Project Stakeholders:

Warren County

Federal Funding

State Funding

DOL

Local Funding

Project Cost Estimate

project ID #

116

Engage with Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPC) and County Emergency Services Departments to development solutions to staffing and training issues related to rural emergency services personnel (EMS/Fire)

Strategy #
2.7
Strategy Description:

Identify regional solutions to address sustainable emergency services staffing in rural areas

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

LEPC Counties

Federal Funding

State Funding

DSHES

Local Funding

Counties

Project Cost Estimate
$0-$100,000

project ID #

117

Pursue Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) designations in relevant geographies

Strategy #
2.8
Strategy Description:

Expand opportunities for brownfield redevelopment, infill development, and adaptive reuse

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

MSAC

Federal Funding

State Funding

DOS

Local Funding

Project Cost Estimate
$0-$100,000

project ID #

118

Host Brownfield Summit

Strategy #
2.8
Strategy Description:

Expand opportunities for brownfield redevelopment, infill development, and adaptive reuse

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

Federal Funding

State Funding

DOS

Local Funding

LCLGRPB

Project Cost Estimate

project ID #

119

Create a targeted brownfield inventory for the region which prioritizes properties based on redevelopment potential, while incorporating expected reuse access, community impacts, and other characteristics

Strategy #
2.8
Strategy Description:

Expand opportunities for brownfield redevelopment, infill development, and adaptive reuse

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

MSAC

Federal Funding

EPA

State Funding

DOS

Local Funding

Project Cost Estimate
$0-$100,000

project ID #

123

Improve awareness of the LCLGRPB as a regional research and planning partner and the region’s only Economic Development District

Strategy #
3.1
Strategy Description:

Continue the LCLGRPBs role as the regional coordinating economic development organization

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

EDO Counties ESD

Federal Funding

EDA

State Funding

ESD

Local Funding

LCLGRPB

Project Cost Estimate
$0-$100,000

project ID #

124

Establish regional coordination group and champion for housing

Strategy #
3.2
Strategy Description:

Coordinate with stakeholders to address regional housing challenges

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

CDC HWG Housing Authorities

Federal Funding

State Funding

Local Funding

LCLGRPB

Project Cost Estimate
$0-$100,000

project ID #

125

Convene regular meetings of CEDS Strategy Committee or Regional Economic Partnership to monitor progress and adjust strategies

Strategy #
3.3
Strategy Description:

Implement regional economic development framework

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

REP

Federal Funding

EDA

State Funding

Local Funding

LCLGRPB

Project Cost Estimate
$0-$100,000

project ID #

126

Identify economic development initiatives that are ideal for regional partnerships while also assisting with county and local projects

Strategy #
3.3
Strategy Description:

Implement regional economic development framework

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

REP

Federal Funding

EDA

State Funding

Local Funding

LCLGRPB

Project Cost Estimate
$0-$100,000

project ID #

127

Provide technical assistance to communities lacking local capacity

Strategy #
3.4
Strategy Description:

Improve access to technical assistance and training for local government officials

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

REP

Federal Funding

EDA

State Funding

Local Funding

LCLGRPB

Project Cost Estimate
$0-$100,000

project ID #

128

Maximize utilization of the Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) to advance bicycle, pedestrian, and vehicular improvements, especially if complimentary to initiatives of the LCLGRPB

Strategy #
3.5
Strategy Description:

Improve engagement with the Adirondack/Glens Falls Transportation Council (A/GFTC), the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Warren and Washington Counties

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

AGFTC

Federal Funding

State Funding

Local Funding

LCLGRPB A/GFTC

Project Cost Estimate
$0-$100,000

project ID #

129

Utilize the LCLGRPB’s Business Retention & Expansion Program

Strategy #
3.6
Strategy Description:

Implement a “hub and spoke” model between the EDD and local economic development organizations and chambers of commerce for improved communication, data sharing, and program delivery

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

EDO

Federal Funding

EDA

State Funding

ESD

Local Funding

LCLCRPB

Project Cost Estimate
$0-$100,000

project ID #

130

Develop and improve training opportunities that align with education skills

Strategy #
3.7
Strategy Description:

Foster collaboration between high schools, community colleges, career and technical education (CTE) groups, workforce development boards, and industries

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

WDB BOCES Community Colleges

Federal Funding

EDA

State Funding

ESD

Local Funding

Project Cost Estimate
$100,001-$500,000

project ID #

131

Deploy and promote use of the LCLG Regional Economic Dashboard to monitor regional demographic and economic trends to address issues in real-time

Strategy #
3.8
Strategy Description:

Provide regular updates to regional stakeholders about regional economic indicators, through use of newsletters and other communications

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

REP

Federal Funding

EDA

State Funding

Local Funding

LCLGRPB

Project Cost Estimate
$0-$100,000

project ID #

132

Match small businesses and startups with main street spaces

Strategy #
4.1
Strategy Description:

Promote small business activity in community centers

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

IDA LDC CDC

Federal Funding

State Funding

ESD

Local Funding

IDA

Project Cost Estimate
$0-$100,000

project ID #

133

Support main street rent stabilization

Strategy #
4.1
Strategy Description:

Promote small business activity in community centers

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

IDA LDC CDC

Federal Funding

State Funding

HCR

Local Funding

IDA

Project Cost Estimate
$100,001-$500,000

project ID #

134

Reimagine supply chain resilience through entrepreneurship

Strategy #
4.2
Strategy Description:

Support business development assistance, including business succession planning and 1:1 business counseling

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

EDO

Federal Funding

EDA

State Funding

ESD

Local Funding

Project Cost Estimate
$0-$100,000

project ID #

135

Coordinate cohorts for regional small business training and support

Strategy #
4.2
Strategy Description:

Support business development assistance, including business succession planning and 1:1 business counseling

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

AEDC NCCC SBDC

Federal Funding

SBA

State Funding

ESD

Local Funding

Project Cost Estimate
$100,001-$500,000

project ID #

136

Hold startup pitch competition

Strategy #
4.2
Strategy Description:

Support business development assistance, including business succession planning and 1:1 business counseling

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

EDO SBDC

Federal Funding

State Funding

Local Funding

LCLGRPB

Project Cost Estimate
$0-$100,000

project ID #

137

Host a regular event series focused on networking and support

Strategy #
4.2
Strategy Description:

Support business development assistance, including business succession planning and 1:1 business counseling

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

EDO SBDC

Federal Funding

USDA

State Funding

ESD

Local Funding

LCLGRPB

Project Cost Estimate
$0-$100,000

project ID #

138

Promote awareness of business succession planning offered through ANCA’s, North Country Center for Businesses in Transition

Strategy #
4.2
Strategy Description:

Support business development assistance, including business succession planning and 1:1 business counseling

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

ANCA

Federal Funding

SBA

State Funding

ESD

Local Funding

ANCA

Project Cost Estimate
$0-$100,000

project ID #

139

TA Assistance Fund. Create a fund availble to small business that will facilitate technical assistance/ consulting such as marketing, scale up, market research, expansion, finance, new business assistance

Strategy #
4.2
Strategy Description:

Support business development assistance, including business succession planning and 1:1 business counseling

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

Counties

Federal Funding

EDA NBRC USDA

State Funding

HCR

Local Funding

Project Cost Estimate
$100,001-$500,000

project ID #

140

Improve awareness of M/WBE and SDVOB Certification and other government procurement opportunities

Strategy #
4.3
Strategy Description:

Ensure women, minorities, and veterans are accessing and engaging in the ecosystem

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

AEDC ESD

Federal Funding

State Funding

ESD

Local Funding

Project Cost Estimate
$0-$100,000

project ID #

141

Establish a regional agricultural hub

Strategy #
4.4
Strategy Description:

Promote agribusiness and local food industries as a growth area for applicable parts of the region and to adapt to changes in the agricultural product supply chain

Project Lead(s):

CCE

Project Stakeholders:

LCLGRPB

Federal Funding

USDA

State Funding

DAM ESD

Local Funding

Project Cost Estimate
$500,001-$1M

project ID #

142

Explore mobile meat processing facilities

Strategy #
4.4
Strategy Description:

Promote agribusiness and local food industries as a growth area for applicable parts of the region and to adapt to changes in the agricultural product supply chain

Project Lead(s):

IDAs

Project Stakeholders:

LCLGRPB

Federal Funding

USDA

State Funding

DAM ESD

Local Funding

Project Cost Estimate
$500,001-$1M

project ID #

143

Support organizations that serve regional industry clusters

Strategy #
4.5
Strategy Description:

Strengthen existing industry clusters and develop emerging clusters within the region

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

EDO

Federal Funding

EDA

State Funding

ESD

Local Funding

Project Cost Estimate
$0-$100,000

project ID #

144

Conduct regional economic diversification assessment, including in-depth targeted industry analysis that identifies the linkages between targeted clusters

Strategy #
4.5
Strategy Description:

Strengthen existing industry clusters and develop emerging clusters within the region

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

EDO ESD

Federal Funding

EDA

State Funding

ESD

Local Funding

Project Cost Estimate
$100,001-$500,000

project ID #

147

Monitor cross-border economic activity and trends

Strategy #
4.6
Strategy Description:

Highlight the value of the U.S. - Canadian border to the regional economy

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

NCCC ESD

Federal Funding

State Funding

Local Funding

LCLGRPB

Project Cost Estimate
$0-$100,000

project ID #

148

Expand opportunities for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into the region, following models like the North Country Chamber of Commerce’s NYMTL (Where New York Meets Montreal) Initiative

Strategy #
4.6
Strategy Description:

Highlight the value of the U.S. - Canadian border to the regional economy

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

NCCC ESD EDO

Federal Funding

EDA

State Funding

ESD

Local Funding

Project Cost Estimate
$0-$100,000

project ID #

149

Support creation of quick access to capital convertible loan to grant program

Strategy #
4.7
Strategy Description:

Grow awareness and utilization of financial assistance resources available to businesses

Project Lead(s):

EDOs

Project Stakeholders:

LCLGRPB

Federal Funding

State Funding

ESD

Local Funding

APA

Project Cost Estimate
$100,001-$500,000

project ID #

150

Support collaborations between revolving loan funds

Strategy #
4.7
Strategy Description:

Grow awareness and utilization of financial assistance resources available to businesses

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

IDA CDC AEDC

Federal Funding

EDA USDA

State Funding

ESD

Local Funding

Project Cost Estimate
$0-$100,000

project ID #

151

Promote existing small business loan programs, administered by the LCLGRPB

Strategy #
4.7
Strategy Description:

Grow awareness and utilization of financial assistance resources available to businesses

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

EDO

Federal Funding

State Funding

Local Funding

LCLGRPB

Project Cost Estimate
$0-$100,000

project ID #

152

Tailor BRE Survey questions for real-time labor market information

Strategy #
4.8
Strategy Description:

Implement Forward Together Business Retention and Expansion Program

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

EDO

Federal Funding

State Funding

Local Funding

LCLGRPB

Project Cost Estimate
$0-$100,000

project ID #

153

Establish regional destination management planning working group and conduct destination management planning

Strategy #
4.9
Strategy Description:

Collaborate with local and regional tourism stakeholders to improve tourist experiences in the region

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

ROOST LGRCC & CVB Counties

Federal Funding

State Funding

ESD

Local Funding

ROOST NCCC

Project Cost Estimate
$0-$100,000

project ID #

157

Monitor economic activity and trends of newly state regulated cannabis industry

Strategy #
4.10
Strategy Description:

Monitor the introduction of New York State Regulated Cannabis Industry, its economic impacts and opportunities

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

EDO

Federal Funding

State Funding

OCM ESD

Local Funding

Project Cost Estimate
$0-$100,000

project ID #

158

Advocate for BOCES (CTE) Skill Building in place of study hall

Strategy #
5.1
Strategy Description:

Improve career readiness of high school graduates

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

WDB BOCES

Federal Funding

State Funding

Local Funding

LCLGRPB

Project Cost Estimate
$0-$100,000

project ID #

159

Replicate "career jam" program across the region

Strategy #
5.1
Strategy Description:

Improve career readiness of high school graduates

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

WDB BOCES

Federal Funding

State Funding

DOL

Local Funding

Counties

Project Cost Estimate
$0-$100,000

project ID #

160

Support initiatives that support minority and/or economically distressed students

Strategy #
5.1
Strategy Description:

Improve career readiness of high school graduates

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

BOCES NAACP United Ways

Federal Funding

State Funding

DEC HCR

Local Funding

Counties

Project Cost Estimate
$100,001-$500,000

project ID #

161

Support construction of Regional Higher Education Center to house the Learning Innovation Center (LInC), which will support 10 state-of-the-art distance learning studios (SUNY ADK)

Strategy #
5.2
Strategy Description:

Support improvements at regional higher education facilities that improve access to learning

Project Lead(s):

SUNY Adirondack

Project Stakeholders:

LCLGRPB Warren/Washington (Co)

Federal Funding

EDA

State Funding

SUNY

Local Funding

Counties

Project Cost Estimate
$1,000,000-$5M

project ID #

162

Advance summer housing and transportation program for J-1 student workers and SUNY ADK students, utilizing SUNY Adirondack dorms to assist area’s hospitality industry

Strategy #
5.3
Strategy Description:

Explore transportation options for improving mobility to workplaces

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

SUNY Adirondack Hospitality Industry Warren/Washington (Co)

Federal Funding

State Funding

Local Funding

Counties

Project Cost Estimate
$100,001-$500,000

project ID #

163

Work with local employers to create sustainable bike and bus pass program for area workforce

Strategy #
5.3
Strategy Description:

Explore transportation options for improving mobility to workplaces

Project Lead(s):

E&T

Project Stakeholders:

LCLGRPB

Federal Funding

FTA

State Funding

DOT

Local Funding

Counties

Project Cost Estimate
$0-$100,000

project ID #

164

Support incumbent worker training for advanced manufacturing, construction, lineman, emergency services, water and sewer operators, and other relevant industries to upskill workforce

Strategy #
5.4
Strategy Description:

Support training opportunities to upskill the incumbent workforce

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

WDB BOCES Community Colleges

Federal Funding

NBRC

State Funding

DOL WDB E&T ESD

Local Funding

Project Cost Estimate
$100,001-$500,000

project ID #

165

Support apprenticeship/internship programs

Strategy #
5.4
Strategy Description:

Support training opportunities to upskill the incumbent workforce

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

WDB BOCES Community Colleges

Federal Funding

EDA

State Funding

DOL

Local Funding

Project Cost Estimate
$0-$100,000

project ID #

166

Improve understanding and develop programs that address underemployment and unemployment issues

Strategy #
5.4
Strategy Description:

Support training opportunities to upskill the incumbent workforce

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

WDB Community Colleges E&T

Federal Funding

EDA

State Funding

DOL ESD

Local Funding

Project Cost Estimate
$0-$100,000

project ID #

167

Support workforce projects: youth pipelines to local industries, training sponsorship for in-demand industries, industry job fairs, leadership trainings to retain and upskill workers, virtual workshops, career classes to prepare students entering a new field, etc.

Strategy #
5.4
Strategy Description:

Support training opportunities to upskill the incumbent workforce

Project Lead(s):

E&T

Project Stakeholders:

Community Colleges WDB

Federal Funding

NBRC

State Funding

DOL WDB E&T ESD

Local Funding

Project Cost Estimate
$500,001-$1M

project ID #

168

Support development of active senior workforce recruitment program

Strategy #
5.4
Strategy Description:

Support training opportunities to upskill the incumbent workforce

Project Lead(s):

E&T

Project Stakeholders:

United Ways LCLGRPB

Federal Funding

State Funding

DOL WDB E&T ESD

Local Funding

Project Cost Estimate
$0-$100,000

project ID #

169

Implement the decarbonization of the forestry and paper industry through the Adirondack Advanced Wood Innovation Group

Strategy #
6.1
Strategy Description:

Showcase the region as a leader in climate protection

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

EDC WC APA NCCC/NAmTrans

Federal Funding

EDA NBRC USDA

State Funding

ESD DEC NYSTEC

Local Funding

Project Cost Estimate
$5M+

project ID #

170

Complete 9-Element Plan for the Upper Hudson Watershed

Strategy #
6.2
Strategy Description:

Continue to maintain high water quality in area waterbodies

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

UHWC

Federal Funding

State Funding

DOS

Local Funding

Project Cost Estimate
$500,001-$1M

project ID #

171

Continue collaboration with water quality strategy committees and lake associations

Strategy #
6.2
Strategy Description:

Continue to maintain high water quality in area waterbodies

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

Federal Funding

State Funding

DEC

Local Funding

LCLGRPB

Project Cost Estimate
$0-$100,000

project ID #

172

Address salt contamination of municipal drinking water sources

Strategy #
6.2
Strategy Description:

Continue to maintain high water quality in area waterbodies

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

Water districts NYSDOT Highway departments

Federal Funding

State Funding

HCR EFC USDA

Local Funding

Project Cost Estimate
$1,000,000-$5M

project ID #

173

Promote winter road maintenance practices that reduce road salt pollution

Strategy #
6.2
Strategy Description:

Continue to maintain high water quality in area waterbodies

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

Highway departments NYSDOT ALA

Federal Funding

State Funding

NYSDOT DOS

Local Funding

Project Cost Estimate
$0-$100,000

project ID #

174

Promote the sustainable funding strategies for invasive specifies prevention and management

Strategy #
6.2
Strategy Description:

Continue to maintain high water quality in area waterbodies

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

Counties SWCD

Federal Funding

State Funding

DEC DOS

Local Funding

Counties

Project Cost Estimate
$0-$100,000

project ID #

175

Implement priorities included in county Farmland Protection Plans (Essex and Washington Counties)

Strategy #
6.3
Strategy Description:

Protect prime farmland from urban sprawl and promote the growth of agritourism to support access to local products and improve economic opportunities for local agricultural businesses

Project Lead(s):

Counties

Project Stakeholders:

CCE Farm Bureau

Federal Funding

LCBP

State Funding

DAM DEC DOS

Local Funding

Project Cost Estimate
$1,000,000-$5M

project ID #

177

Evaluate the capacity of utilities and infrastructure to withstand disaster. Prepare infrastructure and facilities for future climate change impacts (excessive heat, extreme weather)

Strategy #
6.4
Strategy Description:

Improve hazard mitigation and climate resiliency

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

HMPG

Federal Funding

FEMA

State Funding

DSHES DEC DOS

Local Funding

Project Cost Estimate
$100,001-$500,000

project ID #

178

Complete flood attenuation plan for the LCLG Region

Strategy #
6.4
Strategy Description:

Improve hazard mitigation and climate resiliency

Project Lead(s):

LCLGRPB

Project Stakeholders:

UHWC

Federal Funding

State Funding

DOS DSHES

Local Funding

Project Cost Estimate
$100,001-$500,000
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