Small Community Success Stories: How to Design and Implement a ‘Funding Quilt for Public Infrastructure’ Small towns grapple with big-town problems – and the daunting task of designing, funding, and implementing solutions often appears insurmountable, particularly for communities with limited tax bases. At the 2024 Association of Towns Annual Meeting in New York City, Laberge …
Don’t be Fooled! Village Dissolution is a Town Issue, not a Village Issue! Since the 2010 adoption of the ‘N.Y. Government Reorganization and Citizen Empowerment Act,’ more than 23 villages have dissolved into their surrounding towns. Laberge Group’s Ben Syden and Nicole Allen explained to a packed house at the 2024 AOT Annual Conference why …
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Now that we have passed the major grant funding deadlines for 2023, it is the perfect time to begin preparing for 2024 grants. Already? Yes, the time to get started is now. It’s that time of year again – budget season! As you begin developing your municipal budget and planning for 2024, consider budgeting for …
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This year, our community development team submitted 16 Consolidated Funding Applications (CFA) to support vital community projects ranging from wastewater infrastructure and dam improvements to complete streets and comprehensive plans. This team has a proven track record of success in developing compelling applications that have produced more than $360 million in funding for Laberge Group …
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Grant Toolbox: How to Turn a Handout Into a Handshake Grant funding is often the difference between discussing a priority project for your community and proceeding with implementation. On Wednesday, April 19th, two of Laberge Group’s grant funding experts will share their strategies and insights on securing grant funding in New York State in “Grant …
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ARPA Strategies, Compliance, and Best Practices – Making the most of American Rescue Plan Act Funding for New York Communities Two years after becoming law, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) has had a significant transformative impact on municipalities across New York State. Cities, towns, and villages of all shapes and sizes have used their …
