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Grant Opportunity ID
DEC01-HRER26-2018
Agency
Department of Environmental Conservation
Grant Opportunity
2018 Hudson River Estuary Grants for River Access Round 26
Contact Name
Susan Pepe
Contact Email
HREPgrants@dec.ny.gov
Solicitation Profile
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is pleased to announce funding for projects that will implement priorities of the Hudson River Estuary Action Agenda - to provide benefits of a vital estuary ecosystem: clean water; resilient communities; the sustainability of Estuary fish, wildlife, and habitats; conservation of natural scenery; and enhanced access, river education, and recreational opportunities. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) anticipates approximately $950,000 in available funding for River Access projects to support projects and plans to improve access for fishing, swimming, boating, and/or wildlife-dependent recreation on tidal waters, providing universal access and storm resiliency. Funding for this grant opportunity is provided by the NYS Environmental Protection Fund ($200,000) and Natural Resource Damages (NRD) GM/Tarrytown Hudson River Settlement ($750,000). Projects must implement objectives of the Hudson River Estuary Action Agenda. Projects funded by NRD must be located on public land in the Village of Sleepy Hollow or Village of Tarrytown. Grants will range between a minimum award amount of $10,500, up to a maximum amount of $50,000 (Hudson River EPF) or $375,000 (NRD). Applications must be submitted in the NYS Grants Gateway by the following due date: 3:00 P.M. August 22, 2018. Please email all HRE grant opportunity questions to Susan Pepe: HREPgrants@dec.ny.gov. Questions will be accepted by the Department until close of business August 15, 2018. All questions and answers will be posted continuously in the Grants Gateway.

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Full Announcement Details
Applications Due (Date / Time)
August 22, 2018 / 03:00 PM ET
Bidder's Conference(s)/Application Workshop(s)
None available
Anticipated Award DateMonday, October 22, 2018
Anticipated Initial Contract Length3 Years
Total Funding Available$200,000.00
Anticipated Amount of Award(s)$10,500 - $50,000
NarrativeMinimum grant amount is $10,500. Maximum grant amount is $50,000.
Letter of IntentNot Required
Letter of Intent Due
Narrative
Questions Due DateWednesday, August 15, 2018
Questions and Answers NarrativeQuestions regarding this grant opportunity will be accepted by the DEC until C.O.B. August 15, 2018. All questions and answers will be uploaded in the Grants Gateway application for all applicants to view. Please email all HRE grant opportunity questions to HREPgrants@dec.ny.gov. Be sure to include 2018 Access RFA in the subject line of the email.
Questions and Answers Posting TypeUpload
Questions and Answers Posting Date8/15/2018 12:00:00 AM
Questions and Answers Link or UploadClick here
Eligible ApplicantsNot-For-Profit, Governmental Entity, Tribal Organization
Target Population(s)Organizations - Government Entities, Organizations - Not-For Profits
Service Area(s) Environmental Supports
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