Local Government Efficiency Citizens Re-Organization Empowerment Grant (CREG) Program
The CREG Program funds research-driven planning and implementation of municipal re-organization to improve efficiency and services, administered by the New York State Department of State.
Funder: New York State Department of State
Due Dates: October 7, 2026 (First Wednesday of every month)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 total per re-organization; $50,000 max for planning, $50,000 max for implementation, $25,000 max for expedited assistance; project match required.
Summary: Supports New York local governments in planning and implementing municipal re-organization to improve efficiency and service delivery.
Key Information: Applications are reviewed monthly; expedited assistance reviewed upon receipt.
Description
This program, administered by the New York State Department of State, funds local government entities in New York to plan and implement re-organization projects, including consolidations, dissolutions, or the establishment of coterminous town-villages. The goal is to improve municipal efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance public services through collaborative or structural changes. Funding is available for both planning and implementation, as well as for expedited assistance when a citizen petition triggers a re-organization referendum.
