What's happening
This bill establishes a standardized application process and funding limits for state agency grants to not-for-profit organizations in New York.
Why it matters
Creates a uniform application process for grants to nonprofits. , which could reduce confusion and administrative burdens for organizations seeking funding from multiple state agencies, making it easier for smaller or less-resourced nonprofits to participate.
Sets clear minimum and maximum grant amounts. $5,000 to $50,000 for standard grants, and $100,000 to $1 million for capital projects—ensuring more predictable funding opportunities and potentially limiting the risk of very small or disproportionately large grants.
Requires timely review and awards (within six months). , which could help nonprofits plan and operate more efficiently by reducing uncertainty and long waiting periods for state funding decisions.
Mandates notification of local municipal executives when grants are awarded. , which may increase transparency, allow for better local oversight, and foster coordination between state-funded projects and local governments.
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- Referred to finance
- Referred to finance
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STATE OF NEW YORK
3680
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
January 25, 2017
Introduced by Sen. ADDABBO -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Finance
AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to the awarding of grants to not-for-profit corporations by state agencies
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The executive law is amended by adding a new section 163-b to read as follows:
§ 163-b. State agency grants. 1. Definitions. For the purposes of this section, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
(a) "Applicant" shall mean any not-for-profit corporation or any other not-for-profit entity located and operated within the state.
(b) "Grant" shall mean financial assistance provided by a state agency to carry out a public purpose.
(c) "State agency" shall mean any department, board, bureau, commission, division, office, council or agency of the state, public benefit corporation or public authority at least one member of which is appointed by the governor.
2. The executive chamber, in consultation and cooperation with the comptroller, shall establish and implement an application process whereby an applicant may apply to a state agency for a grant. Such application process shall be as standard as is practicable for applications for grants made to all state agencies but shall allow state agencies flexibility in the awarding of grants. State agencies to which an application is made shall review and evaluate an application before a grant is made to ascertain whether or not the grant, once made, shall carry out a public purpose of the state. No grant of funds to any applicant shall be less than five thousand dollars nor more than fifty thousand dollars and no grant for a capital project shall be less than one hundred thousand dollars nor more than one million dollars. No grant of funds or grant for a capital project shall be made unless appropriation of sufficient
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
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funds by the legislature for such purpose has been made to the state agency awarding such grant. Grants for approved applications shall be awarded within six months after the date such application is made. Upon the award of any grant made pursuant to this section, the executive chamber shall notify the executive of the municipality in which such applicant is located regarding the award of such grant.
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the first of April next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law; provided, however, that effective immediately, the addition, amendment and/or repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for the implantation of this act on its effective date is authorized to be made and completed on or before such date.
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Title of bill
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to the awarding of grants to not-for-profit corporations by state agencies
Purpose
To enable not-for-profit corporations to apply for New York State grants through an application process that requires a collaborative arrangement of the Executive administration and directly from state agencies.
Summary of provisions
Applications for grants would follow a standard application process but would have some flexibility according to which state agency the funds were requested from. Each state agency would review and evaluate each application that is made to make sure that the grant is being utilized for its intended purpose, consistent with funding guidelines.
Grant amounts would be a minimum of $5,000 and a maximum amount of $50,000. For the purpose of capital projects, the minimum grant would be no less than $100,000 and no more than $1 million. The organization must receive their funding within six months of the request.
Upon approval of the grant, the executive chamber would be required to notify the executive of the municipality and local elected officials of the name of the not-for profit corporation and its location.
Justification
In recent years, abuses and instances of criminality have come to light with legislative grants, commonly known as member items. Since the elimination of these grants three years ago, many legitimate not-for profit organizations in New York communities have suffered severe loss of income and many have closed due to lack of funding.
These not-for profit organizations provide essential services to communities across New York State in education, social services, youth programs, senior programs and others that the residents depend upon.
Legislative history
2016: S. 3210 - Referred to Finance.
Fiscal implications
Pursuant to new allocations approved in the state budget.
Effective date
The start of the next fiscal year following approval.
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