The Towns of Granby, Volney, and Herkimer; Greater Ithaca Activities Center, Inc.; Catholic Charities of Onondaga County; and the YMCA of Broome County are among the organizations recently awarded state grants for various projects. Thirty awards totaling $100 million are from the Building Recreational Infrastructure for Communities, Kids and Seniors (NY BRICKS) capital grant program, […]
The Towns of Granby, Volney, and Herkimer; Greater Ithaca Activities Center, Inc.; Catholic Charities of Onondaga County; and the YMCA of Broome County are among the organizations recently awarded state grants for various projects.
Thirty awards totaling $100 million are from the Building Recreational Infrastructure for Communities, Kids and Seniors (NY BRICKS) capital grant program, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Dec. 5. The funding is part of the current New York State budget.
Awards range from $260,000 to $15 million and will support design, construction, renovation, and land acquisition for community centers. The state selected projects based on demonstrated need, community impact, and viability, with priority given to underserved communities and facilities offering affordable services like childcare, eldercare, and mental-health counseling.
The NY BRICKS grants will pay for projects in 22 counties across New York, “reflecting the statewide reach and geographic diversity of the program,” Hochul’s office said.
“Today, we’re delivering on our commitment to build stronger, healthier communities in every corner of New York State,” Hochul contended. “NY BRICKS grants will create affordable and accessible spaces where kids can play, families can connect, and seniors can stay active and engaged. I’m proud to see this funding reach 30 communities, and I look forward to seeing these centers come to life.”
Regional grant recipients
Central New York
Catholic Charities of Onondaga County will use $1.35 million to support renovations at the community center located at 500 Seymour St. in Syracuse.
The Town of Granby was awarded $1 million to support renovations at the community center located at 812 County Route 8 in Fulton.
The Town of Volney will use a $4.67 million award to support construction of a new community center located at 1445 County Route 6 in Fulton.
Mohawk Valley
The Town of Herkimer will use a grant of $3.61 million to support construction of a new community center located at 160 Pine Grove Road in Herkimer.
The Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Council of Hamilton, Fulton & Montgomery Counties was awarded $1.52 million to support construction of a new community center located at 303-305 East Main St. in Amsterdam.
Southern Tier
Greater Ithaca Activities Center, Inc. was awarded $1.32 million to support construction of a new community center located at 402 W. Court St. in Ithaca.
YMCA of Broome County will use a $1.41 million grant to support renovations at the community center located at 740 Main St. in Johnson City.
Economic Opportunity Program Inc. of Chemung County was awarded a $7.51 million grant to support addition and renovation work at the community center located at 350 E. Fifth St. in Elmira.
North Country
United Helpers Care, Inc. will use a nearly $10 million award to support construction of a new community center located at 8101 State Highway 68 in Ogdensburg.
