Grant Programs & Opportunities
Department of Planning & Community Development
175 Arsenal Street, Watertown, New York 13601
T: 315-785-3144 F: 315-785-5092 E: planning@jeffersoncountyny.gov
Grant Programs & Opportunities
Jefferson County administers a variety of grant programs that support community development, housing improvements, infrastructure, and planning initiatives. This page provides information on grant programs managed by the County, as well as links to additional funding opportunities available to municipalities, organizations, and community partners. These resources are intended to help communities identify funding sources and support local projects and initiatives.
Snowmobile Grant-In-Aid Program
The Department now works with five snowmobile clubs and administers this NYS grant pass-through program on behalf of Jefferson County. The 2025-2026 grant will be the 34th year that the County has participated in the program. This enables the Clubs to receive trail maintenance and grooming funds on 166 miles of public trails within Jefferson County annually. Our trails connect to St. Lawrence, Lewis and Oswego County trails and beyond as part of the statewide 10,500 mile trail system.
NYS Snowmobile Association Snowmobile Trails Map
Septic System Replacement Program
Jefferson County is participating in the NYS Septic System Replacement Program. The purpose of this fund is to replace existing cesspools and septic systems that have significant and quantifiable environmental and/or public health impacts on groundwater used for drinking water or on a threatened or impaired waterbody.
In Jefferson County, Priority Geographic Areas identified for this program include: Moon Lake, Red Lake, Indian River, St. Lawrence River, and Guffin Bay.
More detailed information is provided below.
