Microenterprise Grant Program Round 2
The Town of Jay, in partnership with the Essex County IDA, has been awarded a $200,000 Community Development Block Grant from New York State Homes and Community Renewal to support the Town of Jay Microenterprise Grant Program. Round 2 of the program will make $145,709.62 available to eligible startup and expanding microenterprises located in the Town of Jay. The program is designed to improve access to capital, strengthen local businesses, and create new jobs.

A public information meeting will be held on February 10, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Center (11 School Street, Au Sable Forks), where a detailed program guidebook and available business resources will be shared. All applicants are required to complete the Microenterprise Training Program on February 24, 2026, with pre-registration due by February 19 at 3:00 p.m. For more information or to register, contact the Essex County IDA at 518-873-9114 or info@essexcountyida.com.

New Senior Fitness Program
The Town of Jay is expanding our senior exercise offerings. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Essex County is introducing a new fitness opportunity called Walk With Ease, held on Mondays at 10:30 a.m.

The program will take place in the Gym from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., immediately before Bingocize. Participants are encouraged to bring a clean pair of shoes to change into before class and may walk at their own pace. For additional details, please see the attached flyer.

Salt Reduction Grant Award
The Town of Jay has been awarded up to $50,000 through the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Non Agricultural Nonpoint Source Planning and MS4 Mapping Grant Program. This funding will support the Town’s Road Salt Reduction Strategy, an important planning effort to protect local water resources while strengthening long term environmental stewardship.

The grant was awarded through the State’s Consolidated Funding Application process, with contracts expected to be executed within 90 to 120 days following review and approval by the Office of the State Comptroller. This award reflects continued progress in securing state resources to support responsible infrastructure planning and environmental protection in the Town of Jay.

Hope you have a great weekend,
Matt