P22AP01834
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
The NY State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will construct new stairs and renovate railings and existing stairs at Niagara Falls State Park. These upgrades aim to improve visitor access to the American Falls, specifically the area known as the Crow's Nest, which is located halfway up the gorge face.
Presently, the area is only accessible by elevator, resulting in extremely long lines for visitors. The scope of work will provide far better access from the falls to the lower gorge known as Prospect Point. Once the new stair connections are completed, visitors will have an improved visitor experience, with upgrades increasing visitor access to the falls and decreasing visitor wait times to reach the area.
Presently, the area is only accessible by elevator, resulting in extremely long lines for visitors. The scope of work will provide far better access from the falls to the lower gorge known as Prospect Point. Once the new stair connections are completed, visitors will have an improved visitor experience, with upgrades increasing visitor access to the falls and decreasing visitor wait times to reach the area.
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Niagara Falls,
New York
United States
Geographic Scope
City-Wide
Related Opportunity
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been extended from 09/30/25 to 09/30/26 and the total obligations have increased 80% from $5,000,000 to $9,000,000.
Recreation And Historic Preservation, New York State Office Of Parks was awarded
Niagara Falls Access Improvement Project: Enhancing Visitor Experience
Project Grant P22AP01834
worth $4,500,000
from NPS National Office in October 2022 with work to be completed primarily in Niagara Falls New York United States.
The grant
has a duration of 4 years and
was awarded through assistance program 15.916 Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning.
$4,500,000 (50.0%) of this Project Grant was funded by non-federal sources.
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity LWCF State Assistance Formula Grants - Construction - FY22 Cycle 2.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 5/16/24
Period of Performance
10/1/22
Start Date
9/30/26
End Date
Funding Split
$4.5M
Federal Obligation
$4.5M
Non-Federal Obligation
$9.0M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to P22AP01834
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
P22AP01834
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
None
Awardee Classifications
State Government
Awarding Office
140P98 LWCF OFFICE
Funding Office
140P98 LWCF OFFICE
Awardee UEI
EBJCHD1LNKC5
Awardee CAGE
3J5V7
Performance District
NY-26
Senators
Kirsten Gillibrand
Charles Schumer
Charles Schumer
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outer Continental Shelf Revenues, LWCF Share from Certain Leases, National Park Service (014-5536) | Recreational resources | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $2,500,000 | 100% |
Modified: 5/16/24