The hurricanes' impact on agriculture this year has been severe, with USDA already paying out nearly $1 billion in crop insurance claims just for hurricane and tropical storm damage.
The funding will go to projects that explore a wide range of safety enhancements, such as driver barriers, technology upgrades and design improvements.
The climate legislation will include a range of provisions designed to modernize the state’s energy infrastructure, protect consumers from rising energy prices and develop clean, zero-emissions energy technologies.
The program focuses on converting empty units and underused buildings into affordable housing for low- and moderate-income families in communities outside of New York City.
Some of the projects receiving funding include solar installations, wind energy systems, hydropower retrofits and upgrades to irrigation and agricultural equipment.
The notice of intent outlines potential funding opportunity to support pilot-scale projects that demonstrate advanced carbon conversion technologies capable of reducing significant carbon emissions to the atmosphere.
This new funding will advance hundreds of transformative projects nationwide, including rail, supply chain, port, roadway and construction materials ventures.
The program plans to support broadband internet access for 100,000 households, 35,000 small businesses and 4,000 locations that include public safety locations, schools and hospitals