 The Hudson River Valley’s shorelines, wetlands, forests, streams and grasslands(PDF) are not only habitat for abundant fish and wildlife, but also provide many vital benefits to people. These ecosystems help keep drinking water and air clean, moderate temperature, filter pollutants, absorb floodwaters, and provide for pollination of agricultural crops. They also present opportunities for outdoor recreation and education, and create the scenery and sense of place that is unique to the region.
DEC’s Hudson River Estuary Program provides technical assistance, training, and grant funding to help communities in the Hudson River estuary watershed plan and design projects to conserve these valuable natural resources.
Approximately $350,000 is now available for Local Stewardship Planning. Local Hudson watershed organizations and communities may apply to advance five categories of projects and programs through planning, feasibility studies and/or design.The minimum grant award is $10,500 and the maximum award is $50,000. The deadline to apply is July 11, 2018 at 3 p.m.
The Request for Applications (RFA) for Local Stewardship Planning is available online at the New York State Grants Gateway. General information about this grant opportunity can be accessed on the Estuary Program’s Grants and Funding web page.
This funding supports local planning projects in five categories:
Banner Photo: Constitution Marsh. Photo by Laura Heady
Middle Photo: Drinking clean tap water. Photo by Darcy Salinger
Bottom Photo: Volunteers work on habitat mapping. Photo by Ingrid Haeckel
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