Offshore Wind Project Predevelopment Program Opportunity Notice

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is offering up to $50 million in Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) funds to support pre‑development activities for offshore wind projects that hold a BOEM lease in the New York Bight and have at least 800 MW capacity. Applicants may request funding for one or more of four activity categories—cable routing and development, project design, environmental and technical studies, or survey activities—and must provide a detailed budget, schedule, and cost‑share (minimum 50 % of eligible costs). Funding is reimbursable on a “first‑come‑first‑served” basis until the $50 million ceiling is reached, with a maximum award of $20 million per project and a typical three‑year project period. The solicitation is open for continuous submissions from October 9 2026 through December 31 2029 (or until funds are exhausted), and all proposals must be submitted via NYSERDA’s online portal. • Eligible projects: BOEM offshore wind lease in NY Bight, ≥ 800 MW, portion within 100 nm of NY coastline. • Funding: Up to $20 million per project; NYSERDA covers ≤ 50 % of eligible costs; applicant provides the remaining cost‑share. • Activity categories: Cable routing, design, environmental/technical studies, surveys; expenses must be directly attributable and reimbursable. • Submission: Online portal (Salesforce), searchable PDFs ≤ 100 MB, mandatory certification form, cost‑share budget, and progress reporting (quarterly). • Timeline: Applications accepted 9 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2029 (3 PM ET), work must start within 4 months of Task Work Order execution, first reimbursement request within 6 months.