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Sandy Programs

Resiliency Innovations for a Stronger Economy (RISE:NYC)

Program Partners

Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice (MOCEJ)

Subrecipient: New York City Economic Development Corporation (EDC)

Program Description

The Resiliency Innovations for a Stronger Economy (RISE:NYC) program helps small businesses adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change through the use of innovative technologies. The program funds projects at Sandy-impacted small businesses to prepare their buildings, energy systems, and telecom networks for extreme weather.