Sharon Springs Forward Small Project Fund Now Open for Applications - Register for Informational Session

SCHOHARIE COUNTY – Sharon Springs, a historic village in Schoharie County, has been awarded $2.25 million through the NY Forward initiative to revitalize its downtown while preserving its unique history and arts community.

As part of this effort, $300,000 has been allocated to the Small Project Fund, supporting historic renovations, public art, mixed-use housing upgrades, and energy efficiency improvements in the Village’s Historic District.

Grant Applications Open Until May 1st
SEEC is administering the fund, and interested applicants can submit proposals at seecny.org/small-project-fund. To assist applicants, SEEC will host informational Zoom sessions on Wednesday, April 9, from 7-8 PM. Register at seecny.org.

Applicants will receive support from an environmental specialist and a designer to optimize project impact. Reviews will take place in May, with award notifications expected in July and construction beginning in 2026.

For more information, contact Trish Bergan, SEEC Program Administrator at admin@seecny.org or 518-517-1700.