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The funding supports projects that will upgrade facilities, create modern laboratory and research spaces, and invest in instructional technology and equipment, according to Gov. Kathy C. Hochul’s office.

Campuses that receive HECap grants are required to invest at least $3 of their own funds for every $1 in state funds received.

The funds were awarded at the October 20 meeting of the HECap Board following a competitive application process. The three-member HECap Board includes one member chosen by the speaker of the assembly, one member chosen by the temporary president of the Senate, and a third member chosen by the Governor. DASNY acts as staff to the HECap Board and administers the program. The HECap Board also approved the release of the Round 8 Request for Applications, which will open on December 12, Hochul’s office said.

A request for grant applications for the next competitive round was also approved at the meeting. Since its inception in 2005, New York has awarded $369.8 million in funding to 318 projects through HECap, resulting in more than $1.48 billion in total investments in higher education capital improvements statewide, Hochul’s office said.