Proposed Projects

All projects that will be considered for NY Forward funding will be sourced through an open call for projects which will be announced in May 2025 and can be accessed on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions:

  • Eligible applicants are those sponsored by a public, non-profit or private entity with legal authority to undertake the project

    • Public Improvement Projects

    • New Development/Rehabilitation of Downtown Buildings

    • Façade enhancements or small scale building renovations

    • Branding and Marketing for downtown

  • NYF Projects must:

    • Be located within the NYF Boundary

    • Be able to break ground within two years of receiving funding

    • Have financing largely in place

    • Must have site control or be in the process of obtaining site control

The Village of Waterville was selected by the Mohawk Valley Regional Economic Development Council to receive a $4.5 million award from New York State Governor Kathy Hochul through the NY Forward program. Investment from this program will allow Waterville to develop a Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) and implement catalytic projects to advance the community’s vision for downtown Waterville.

Decarbonization 101 Webinars

for potential project sponsors

Potential project sponsors do not need to join both sessions; the project team is offering two identical sessions for your convenience.  

  • June 25, 2025 // 2PM - 3PM

  • July 15, 2025 // 10AM - 11AM

Registration Link for either session:  https://meetny-gov.webex.com/webappng/sites/meetny-gov/webinar/webinarSeries/register/acb6cb929bc54899932f58308ec557af

This webinar will provide an introduction to decarbonization and the reduction of carbon emissions by improving the design and construction of buildings and how they use energy. Key topics include an overview of decarbonization and an introduction to different types of decarbonization strategies that can be incorporated into DRI/NYF building projects.