New York Sea Grant (NYSG) is soliciting proposals for projects that advance the goals of the GLAA and implement actions identified in locally supported community plans.
Donor Name: New York Sea Grant
State: New York
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/27/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
New York Sea Grant (NYSG) in partnership with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) is requesting proposals for projects that serve to benefit the environment and economy of New York’s Great Lakes basin by demonstrating the application of ecosystem-based management (EBM) to local watershed challenges. The small grants program is made possible by the New York State Environmental Protection Fund and Article 14 of Environmental Conservation Law.
These plans may focus on water quality, natural resources, or sustainable land use and include, but are not limited to, Coastal Lakeshore Economy and Resiliency Regional (CLEAR) Plans, Comprehensive Plans, Harbor Management Plans, Hazard Mitigation Plans, Local Waterfront Revitalization Plans (LWRPs), Natural Resource Management Plans, Resilient NY flood mitigation studies, and Watershed Management Plans.
Funding Information
It is anticipated that a total of $200,000 will be awarded to approximately 5 proposal requests. Budget requests cannot exceed $40,000.00.
Grant Period
July 1, 2026 – December 31, 2027.
Eligibility Criteria
Proposals will be accepted from the following entities located in New York’s Great Lakes basin:
- Not-for-profit organizations,
- County and local government (e.g., County Departments, cities, towns, villages, etc.),
- Indian nations recognized by the state or the United States with a reservation wholly or partly within the boundaries of New York State,
- Public agencies, such as regional planning entities, environmental commissions and soil and water conservation districts; and,
- Educational institutions, including, but not limited to, public and private K-12 schools, Colleges, and Universities.
For more information, visit NYSG.
