2026 Small Grants for Watershed Education and Stewardship
Limited submission
NEIWPCC's 2026 Small Grants fund local science and education projects that promote stewardship and resilience of the Hudson River Estuary and its tributaries.
Funder: NEIWPCC
Due Dates: December 4, 2026: Proposals due
Funding Amounts: $1,000–$10,000 per project; approx. $50,000 total available; projects complete by Dec 31, 2027
Summary: Supports community-led outreach, education, and stewardship projects for conservation and resilience of the Hudson River Estuary and its tributaries.
Key Information: One proposal per organization; projects must be within the Hudson River Estuary watershed boundaries.
Description
This grant opportunity, administered by NEIWPCC in partnership with the NYS DEC Hudson River Estuary Management Program, funds small, community-driven projects that promote public engagement, education, and stewardship activities focused on the conservation, restoration, and resilience of the Hudson River Estuary's tributaries and watersheds. The program aims to advance the Clean Hudson River Water and Healthy Tributaries goals outlined in the Hudson River Estuary Action Agenda 2026-2030. Projects should foster public involvement, encourage best management practices, and support the ecological health of the estuary.
