Local Waterfront Revitalization Program
Forecasted
Local Waterfront Revitalization Program supports New York waterfront municipalities with planning and projects to improve water quality, public access, resilience, and underutilized waterfronts.
Funder: New York State Department of State
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Applications due)
Funding Amounts: Competitive Environmental Protection Fund grants for LWRP preparation and implementation
Summary: Supports New York waterfront municipalities in planning and implementing improvements to water quality, public access, resilience, and underutilized waterfronts.
Key Information: Municipalities need an approved LWRP in place to access implementation funds.
Description
The Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) is New York State’s primary partnership with waterfront communities to address coastal and inland waterway issues. Administered by the Department of State’s Office of Planning, Development, and Community Infrastructure, it combines local land and water use planning, regulatory tools, technical assistance, and competitive grant funding through Title 11 of the Environmental Protection Fund.
Communities develop a shared waterfront vision, evaluate resources and risks, and identify projects and local laws to implement their priorities. The program supports improving water quality and natural areas, expanding public waterfront access and recreation, increasing resilience, and redeveloping underutilized waterfronts. It also guides development toward areas with adequate infrastructure and services and away from sensitive resources, while protecting essential water-dependent uses.
