Hawley touts $8 million in state Local Government Efficiency Grant program

Press Release, Assemblyman Steve Hawley

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) commented on the New York Department of State’s decision to reopen its $8 million Local Government Efficiency Grant (LGEG) program, giving communities like Orleans County and the Brockport area new opportunities to reduce costs and strengthen essential services through shared-service partnerships.

Orleans County recently used this program to fund an EMS study aimed at improving emergency response and lowering long-term taxpayer costs, while the Brockport Fire District secured nearly $500,000 for a regional bunk-in program that boosts firefighter staffing through SUNY Brockport.

With this year’s expanded funding round prioritizing emergency services, water infrastructure, cybersecurity and projects that build on previous awards, both Orleans County and Brockport are well-positioned to pursue additional grants that modernize operations and deliver more affordable, efficient services to residents.

Hawley is proud to see this grant program reopened and looks forward to seeing the positive impact it will have on communities across Western New York.

“For years, the Local Government Efficiency Grant has been a lifeline for localities in need of vital state funding,” said Hawley. “With the return of this program, communities across Western New York will now be able to save money by sharing services, consolidating operations and improving functions like emergency response and water systems while, at the same time, lowering the tax burden for residents. I’m glad to see this program come back, and I will continue my work in Albany to bring grant initiatives like this back to Western New York.”