Building Community Capacity for Resiliency
Supports research and projects that build climate resilience and reduce coastal risks through green infrastructure in the Hudson River and NY-NJ Harbor region.
Funder: Hudson River Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (LOI) | March 2027 (Full proposal)
Funding Amounts: $350,000 total available; 4–6 grants expected; project period up to June 2028 (projected)
Summary: Supports projects that build community resilience to climate and weather challenges by reducing coastal risks and promoting green infrastructure in the Hudson River and NY-NJ Harbor area.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates and amounts are projected and subject to change.
Description
This grant program, administered by the Hudson River Foundation in partnership with the NY-NJ Harbor & Estuary Program (HEP), supports projects that enhance community resilience to extreme weather events—including hurricanes, droughts, sea level rise, and altered precipitation patterns—within the Hudson River and NY-NJ Harbor region. Funded projects are expected to reduce coastal erosion and flooding, improve stormwater and cloudburst management, and implement green infrastructure and nature-based resiliency features. Co-benefits such as improved water quality, enhanced habitat, and greater public access are strongly encouraged, aligning with HEP’s 2025–2035 Action Agenda.
