MONTICELLO, NY — Money may not grow on trees, but residents can explore the world of grants for nonprofits, small businesses or municipalities.

Each spring, through the Regional Economic Development Council (REDC), New York State releases the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) to improve New York State’s economic growth. The CFA is a web-based application designed to streamline the application process for grants available through New York State agencies and authorities. Since its inception in 2011, the REDC initiative has awarded over $8 billion to more than 9,900 projects.

Counties, municipalities, for-profit businesses, nonprofit corporations and others are usually eligible to apply for programs under several categories, including direct assistance to business and other organizations, community development, waterfront revitalization, energy, environmental improvements, sustainability planning and implementation, education/workforce development and low-cost financing.

The Sullivan County Department of Grants Administration will host a CFA Grants Workshop on Monday, June 9 in the Legislative Hearing Room located on the second floor of the Sullivan County Government Center. 

For the convenience of community stakeholders, the workshop will be offered at two separate times, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The workshop will include a high-level introduction to grants and a summary review of the resources available through the CFA program.

“The workshop is ideal for municipal leadership, for-profit businesses, and nonprofit organizations,” said director of grants administration Arthur Hussey.

Pre-registration is requested at www.sullivanny.gov/Departments/grants. Questions can be directed to the Sullivan County Planning Division at 845/807-0527 for additional information.