Hurricane Ida Resilient Investments through Support and Capital (RISC) - Infrastructure
Homes and Community Renewal's Hurricane Ida RISC - Infrastructure grant funds resilient infrastructure projects to reduce disaster risk in Hurricane Ida-impacted and vulnerable New York communities.
Funder: Homes and Community Renewal
Due Dates: July 6, 2026 (Technical assistance request deadline) | August 3, 2026 (Full application deadline, 3:00 PM EST)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000,000 per project (4 awards) and one award up to $5,000,000; total program funding is $17,000,000.
Summary: Supports resilient infrastructure upgrades in select New York counties to reduce flooding and disaster risk, prioritizing Hurricane Ida-impacted and low-income communities.
Key Information: Only one project may be awarded per applicant; construction must begin within one year of grant signing and finish before July 1, 2029.
Description
This program, managed by New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) through its Office of Resilient Homes and Communities, funds mitigation-focused construction projects that enhance the resilience of public infrastructure and facilities in Dutchess, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, and Westchester Counties. The focus is on reducing community flooding and disaster vulnerability, especially for areas impacted by Hurricane Ida and for low- and moderate-income (LMI) communities. Projects are encouraged to incorporate green infrastructure and must address hazards identified in local Hazard Mitigation Plans. The program emphasizes long-term community benefit, disaster risk reduction, and the use of Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds.
