Smart Growth Community Planning Program
Town of Webster, NY 2026 CFA Grant Application June 18, 2026
Overview What is CFA? What is the Smart Growth Community Planning Program? Estimated Timeline/Cost/Required resources
Options and next steps
What is CFA? ✓ New York State Consolidated Funding Application allows applicants, including municipalities, to be considered for multiple sources of grant funding for a project by filling out just one application. ✓ State funding agencies offer grant programs addressing a variety of topics. Application portal opens in May each year; applications due July 30, 2026. ✓ CFA funds have been successfully obtained through this grant application process in recent years, including for Sandbar Park design and construction, Salt Barn construction and the comprehensive plan update.
Smart Growth Community Planning Program Supports key initiatives, including climate resilience, housing availability and affordability, accessible and livable communities, and waterfront development. Eligible projects include new or updated comprehensive plans and new or updated community wide zoning regulations. 2026 request is for funding to complete new or updated community-wide zoning regulations to align with the recommendations set forth in the comprehensive plan update, expected to be completed later this year. $4.8 million dollars in funding is available state-wide. Minimum request $75,000; Grant can fund up to 75% of total project; 25% local match required.
Eligibility requirement: a municipality must have a comprehensive plan update under development through the SGCP.
Recent History of Comprehensive Planning in Webster 1991
2000
2008
2026
Estimated Timeline & Cost Comprehensive Plan Development
18-24 months
$125,000
Zoning Code Revisions
12-18 months
$150,000 (est.)
In 2023, the Town received $100,000 through this funding source to complete the comprehensive plan update currently underway.
Resource Needs Funding for Consultant Services Data collection / analysis
Comprehensive plan alignment Public Engagement Assistance Publicity Focus Group Meetings
Citizen Stakeholder Committees
Technology Project webpage Interactive mapping and survey software
Potential Funding Sources • 2026 NYS Consolidated Funding Application (CFA Grant) • Smart Growth Community Planning and Zoning Program ($150,000 request), local match requirement of 25% or $37,500.
• 2027 Town Budget • $150,000
Next Steps • Town Board resolution authorization grant application and local match. • Work with Jean O’Connell & Associates (grant consultant) to develop competitive application.
• Submit application through CFA portal by July 30th. • Prepare Request for Proposals for professional consultant services.
• Prepare for kick-off of project upon adoption of comprehensive plan.
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