New York, NY – September 5, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — On July 20, 2011, as part of a historic initiative to transform New York State’s model for economic development and job creation, Governor Cuomo announced that up to $1 billion in economic development funding would be made available through a Consolidated Application Process (CFA). Beginning September 2, 2011, the NYS Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) is available to eligible applicants, marking a fundamental shift in how economic development resources are allocated. The CFA will serve as a more efficient and effective tool to streamline and expedite the State’s efforts to generate sustainable economic growth and employment opportunities across the state.