What if the property is made Class 2 before the investigation grant is awarded but after the municipality took title?
If the municipality takes title, then applies for an investigation grant, and based on information in that application the property must become a Class 2, the DEC will ensure that the grant is awarded, within funding limitations, before the property becomes a Class 2. In this way, we will not penalize an innocent municipality. If, however, a municipality takes title and the property becomes a Class 2 before the municipality applies for a grant, the municipality is not eligible for this program.
