Grants & Awards
The Village of Croton-on-Hudson seeks out grant funding and other non-tax revenues throughout the year to lessen the cost burden of projects for property owners. Through the direction and administration of the Village Manager's office, working in tandem with Village department heads and committee members, the Village has been awarded $4,112,522 since 2015 to help limit property tax increases and debt issuances.
Please contact the Village Manager's office at 914-271-4848 with any questions on the below projects.
Awarded Grants
| Project Name | Project Description | Award Date | Award Amount | Funding Entity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preservation Survey for Village Records | Professional survey examining the Village's current archives and identifying priorities for action | 2023 | Service | Documentary Heritage & Preservation Services for NY |
| Improvements to Village Court Room | Upgrading the Court’s HVAC system | 2023 | $26,050 | Justice Court Assistance Program (JCAP) |
| EV Chargers at Croton-Harmon Station | Install infrastructure for 24 public EV charging ports | 2023 | $150,000 | NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation |
| Replacement of Dobbs Park Playground/Basketball Court | Removal/Replacement of Dobbs Park Playground/Basketball Court in 2024 | 2022 | $200,000 | Westchester Urban County Consortium Community Development Block Grant |
| Equipment for Croton EMS | Life-saving equipment and other supplies | 2022 | $50,000 | Community Resiliency, Economic Sustainability, and Technology (CREST) Grant, Administered by DASNY |
EV Chargers at Croton-Harmon Station | Installation of public EV chargers at Croton-Harmon train station | 2022 | $20,000 (four individual grants of $5,000) | NYSERDA |
| Replacement of Grand Street Retaining Wall | Replacement of Grand Street Retaining Wall | 2022 | $59,076 | Westchester Urban County Consortium Community Development Block Grant |
| Half Moon Bay Bridge Reconstruction Project | Complete the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the Half Moon Bay Bridge. | 2021 | $1,500,000 | Federal Community Project Funding (CPF) |
| Food Scrap Pilot Program | 6-month program to set up food scrap recycling and test viability | 2020 | $14,000 | NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation |
EV chargers at Municipal Bldg. & train station | Install three dual-port EV chargers at the Municipal Building and train station | 2019 | $15,000 | NYSERDA |
Municipal Electric Vehicle (EV) | Partial reimbursement for purchase of first Parking Enforcement EV | 2019 | $5,000 | NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation |
| Construction of a Sidewalk | Construction of a retaining wall for a sidewalk on Elliott Way and Senasqua Park | 2019 | $125,000 | DASNY |
| LED Lighting in Muni & DPW buildings | Replace fluorescent lighting with LED lighting to cut electricity usage | 2017 | $50,000 | NYSERDA |
| Corrosion Control System Project | Construction of a structure to facilitate corrosion control and reduce copper action levels in water supply | 2017 | $271,650 | New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation |
| Microgrid feasibility study | Study to determine viability of local electric microgrid | 2015 | $100,000 | NYSERDA |
Applied For
| Grant Name | Project Description | Applied | Funding Entity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYSDOT Bridge NY Program | Funding to reconstruct an existing stone culvert along Albany Post Road (State Route 9A). January 2024 NYSDOT | January 2024 | NYSDOT | Applied; Awaiting Response |
| NYSDOT Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) | Funding for the Center Community Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Project to improve pedestrian, cyclist, and vehicle traffic on Cleveland Drive. | January 2024 | NYSDOT | Applied; Awaiting Response |
| Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) | Funding for upgrading essential firefighting equipment. | March 2024 | FEMA | Applied; Awaiting Response |
| Volunteer Fire Infrastructure and Response Equipment Grant Program | Funding for upgrading essential firefighting equipment. | April 2024 | NYS DHES | Applied; Awaiting Response |
Police Department Grants
| Project Name | Project Description | Award Date | Award Amount | Funding Entity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Resiliency, Economic Sustainability, and Technology (CREST) | Seeking funding for two electric vehicles for the Croton Police Department | 2023 | $100,000 | DASNY, Awarded by NY State Senator Peter Harckham |
| Funding for Electric Pickup Truck | Cover part of the cost of an electric pickup truck for the Police Department | 2023 | $20,000 | NYS Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) |
| Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) program | Funding for National Institute of Justice (NIJ)-compliant armored vests | 2023 | $3,150 | Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) |
| Statewide Police Traffic Services Program 2023 | Initiative to increase seat belt usage and reduce dangerous driving behaviors | 2023 | $7,360 | Governor's Traffic Safety Committee |
| Statewide Police Traffic Services Program 2023 | Initiative to increase seat belt usage and reduce dangerous driving behaviors | 2023 | $7,420 | Governor's Traffic Safety Committee |
| Statewide Child Passenger Safety Program 2023 | Increase the proper use and installation of child safety seats | 2023 | $250 | Governor's Traffic Safety Committee |
| Purchase of a Police Vehicle | Purchase of a police vehicle for the Croton-on-Hudson Police Department | 2020 | $50,000 | State and Municipal Facilities Program (SAM) |
Fire Department Grants
| Project Name | Project Description | Award Date | Award Amount | Funding Entity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Resiliency, Economic Sustainability, and Technology (CREST) | Seeking funding for the replacement of a ladder truck for the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department | 2023 | $250,000 | DASNY, Awarded by NY State Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg |
| Harmon Firehouse Expansion Project | Expansion of Harmon Firehouse | 2022 | $100,000 | Community Resiliency, Economic Sustainability, and Technology (CREST) Grant, Administered by DASNY |
| New Fireboat | New fireboat to replace an existing vessel | 2022 | $100,000 | State and Municipal Facilities Program (SAM), Awarded by NY State Senator Peter Harckham |
| New Fireboat | New fireboat to replace an existing vessel | 2022 | $125,000 | State and Municipal Facilities Program (SAM), Awarded by NY Assemblywoman Sandy Galef |
| PERMA Fire Mini-Grant | A new gear washer and dryer for the Fire Department | 2022 | $5,000 | PERMA |
| Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) | Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) | 2021 | $37,928.57 | FEMA |
| Firehouse Solar Rooftop & Heat Pump Water Heater | Install controls to use solar power to run heat pumps at the Washington Firehouse, reducing oil usage | 2021 | $15,000 | NYSERDA |
| Firehouse Solar Rooftop & Heat Pump Water Heater | Install 36 kW solar power system on the rooftop and heat pump water heater at the Washington Firehouse | 2021 | $70,000 | NYSERDA |
| Purchase of a Pumper Truck | Purchase of a Pumper Truck for the Grand Street Firehouse | 2019 | $50,000 | State and Municipal Facilities Program (SAM) |