Regional and Local Assistance Program (New York)

Regional and Local Assistance Program (New York) is sponsored by Empire State Development (ConnectALL). This program provides grant funding and technical assistance to local governments, counties, municipalities, Tribal Governments, and other government entities in New York State to plan and implement broadband or wireless deployment and digital equity projects and programs, consi…

Regional and Local Assistance | ConnectALL Office Regional and Local Assistance Provides assistance to government entities to prepare for broadband deployment and digital equity initiatives Regional and Local Assistance New York local governments, counties, municipalities, Tribal Governments, and other government entities or entities created by units of government, such as special units of government, regional planning boards, or government-controlled nonprofits, as collectively authorized under section 99-y of the General Municipal Law In Round 2, ConnectALL expects to award $1-5 million in grants of up to $249,999 each Round 2 Request for Applications Deadline for Applications November 7, 2025 at 11:59PM ET through the New York State Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) Portal ConnectALL is not currently accepting applications to the Regional and Local Assistance Program.

The Regional and Local Assistance Program provides grant funding to New York local governments, counties, municipalities, Tribal Governments, and other government entities or entities created by units of government to plan and implement broadband or wireless deployment and digital equity projects and programs, and other efforts consistent with the ConnectALL mandate.

The program will provide grants or technical assistance to eligible applicants for program funding to include non-capital resources, technical assistance and planning which could include feasibility studies or digital equity research, identifying areas in need of internet service or new investments in broadband, or the development of financing for broadband facilities. This program does not fund construction in any form.

Read the program guidelines In October 2024, Empire State Development announced $1. 5 Million in technical assistance grants awarded to eight projects across seven regions of New York State through Round 1 of the Regional and Local Assistance Program.

Awardee Region Award Amount Up To Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board Central New York $249,999 Columbia Economic Development Corporation Capital District $120,000 Montgomery County Mohawk Valley $249,999 New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development New York City $198,000 New York City Department of Youth and Community Development New York City $249,999 Southern Tier East Regional Planning Development Board Southern Tier $90,000 Westchester County Mid-Hudson $199,397 Wyoming County Finger Lakes $236,000 Empire State Development Announces More than $8.

3 Million in ConnectALL Awards to Advance Broadband Access, Affordability and Digital Equity Across New York State (June 2026) Governor Hochul Unveils Application Guidelines for More Than $11 Million in ConnectALL Funding to Expand Broadband Access Ahead of Application Launch Later This Month (June 2024) Empire State Development Announces $1.

5 Million in ConnectALL Technical Assistance Grants for Broadband Initiatives (October 2024) Governor Hochul Announces $15.

5 Million in Mobile Service and Broadband Infrastructure Awards, Opens New RFAs for Innovative Broadband Solutions and Technical Assistance (September 2025) ConnectALL will award Regional and Local Assistance grants in multiple funding rounds per 12-month period (i.e., at least two funding rounds per 12-month period are projected), until a total of up to $10 million is awarded.

The number of funding rounds, timing of the opening and closing of funding rounds and award totals are subject to change at ConnectALL’s discretion.

September 29, 2025: Request for Applications issued; opening of the New York State Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) Portal October 15, 2025: Date by which applicants are encouraged, but not required, to submit questions for the Program Q&A to [email protected] November 7, 2025, 11:59PM ET: Deadline for applications, submitted through the New York State Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) Portal Eligible applicants are New York local governments, counties, municipalities, Tribal Governments, and other government entities or entities created by units of government, such as special units of government, regional planning boards, or government-controlled nonprofits, as collectively authorized under section 99-y of the General Municipal Law.

See also General Municipal Law §2. Eligible applicants may choose to subcontract for certain aspects of project implementation, but in that case, the applicant should identify that subcontractor through a public procurement process.

Round 2 Application Information Regional and Local Assistance Program Round 2 Request for Applications (re-issued September 29, 2025) Regional and Local Assistance Program Round 2 Application Instructions and Checklist (updated September 29, 2025) Regional and Local Assistance Program Round 2 Funding Request Template (updated September 29, 2025) Regional and Local Assistance Program Round 2 Presentation (updated October 15, 2025) Round 1 Application Information View the Round 1 RFA information session recording and presentation (see Round 2 Presentation above for accurate Round 2 dates) Regional and Local Assistance Program Round 1 Request for Applications (updated June 17, 2024) Questions and Answers on the Round 1 Request for Applications (updated July 5, 2024) Please send your questions regarding the Regional and Local Assistance Program to: [email protected] .

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