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The Delaware County Department of Economic Development announced a 2nd round of funding under the Agricultural Microenterprise Program. During the first funding round, the Department received 17 applications from new and existing Ag related businesses. Grants of up to $30,000 will be available to assist new agricultural and agri-tourism micro-enterprise businesses, more information is available at 832-5123.

Local representatives appeared at the home of Olga Ehret in Johnson City this morning, where Olga discussed the savings on her heating bills after having a free survey performed on her home, through the Home Performance with Energy Star Program. Brad Pacalis of the Public Policy & Education fund said that homeowners need to sign up as soon as possible to take advantage of the savings:

(Brad Pacalis 3-8-17)

Pacalis said that the program will only be available for a limited time, so Southern Tier homeowners should take advantage as soon as possible; the phone number for more information about the program is 723-0110.

The Delaware County Department of Economic Development announced the acceptance of applications under the County’s 3rd-year Agricultural Microenterprise Program, which will make matching grants available up to $30,000 to eligible ag-based businesses. The Department of Economic Development will hold an application workshop, at the County eCenter in Delhi on Thursday, March 16th at 6:00 PM. Applications must be received by Monday, April 10th, more information is available by calling 832-5123.

The city of Oneonta announced a new $200,000 Microenterprise Program, which was recently awarded to the city, by the state office of community renewal. The program will provide financial assistance to entrepreneurs, start up businesses, and existing Micro enterprises that will increase opportunity and can create jobs for persons of low to moderate income. Applications are due by February 28th; more information is available at 432-0114.

Governor Cuomo announced $5 million is being awarded to county and youth fairs across the State through the Agricultural Fairgrounds Infrastructure Improvement Program. 56 local fairs can receive more than $89,000 to offset the cost of improvement and renovation projects, including new construction. The $5 million has been divided equally among the State’s local fairs; fairs must submit the scope of work and estimated budget for proposed projects. Projects must be submitted to the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, which is administering the program.

Governor Cuomo announced $74.2 million in grant awards for 6 projects to transform and improve the delivery of health care in Southern Tier. The awards are being made through the Capital Restructuring Financing Program and Essential Health Care Provider Support Program. Locally, the United Health Services Hospitals will receive $14,332,500 for the STRIPPS Information Technology Infrastructure & Delaware Valley Hospital will receive $1,400,000 for the Telemedicine Project in Partnership with UHS.

The Delaware County Department of Economic Development is pleased to announce the acceptance of grant applications for consideration under the County’s recently awarded Agricultural Microenterprise Program. The $200,000 federally-funded Agricultural Microenterprise Program is a continuation of the program which began in 2015 and will continue to focus on two primary components of business development: education and financial assistance.  Applications for grant assistance under this program must be hand-delivered or postmarked by 5:00 pm on April 22, 2016.

State Senator Jim Seward announced the approval of a $21.45 million state grant for A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta. The $21.45 million state grant awarded to A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital through the Essential Health Care Provider Support Program will be utilized to shore up financial concerns and as capital support for the creation of a major joint center.

The Delaware County Department of Economic Development announced the receipt of funding under the State’s Community Renewal Funding program. The approved funding of $200,000 will enable the creation of an Agricultural Microenterprise Program, which will seek to aid in the expansion of existing small agricultural businesses, and encourage the development of new, agricultural micro enterprise businesses within the County. Information on the process and deadline for applying for grant funds, as well as the proposed training programs, will be available early in 2015, more information is available at DCecodev.com or 746-8595.