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"Marine and Coastal District Small Grants Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Marine and Coastal District Small Grants Program is sponsored by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and New York Sea Grant (NYSG). This program supports projects advancing the mission of the Marine and Coastal District of New York (MCD) Conservation, Education, and Research Board, including coastal restoration activities and promoting conservation of marine fisheries and estuarine resources.
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Healthy Coastal Ecosystems Sustainable Fisheries & Aquaculture Resilient Communities & Economies Environmental Literacy & Workforce Development Healthy Coastal Ecosystems Sustainable Fisheries & Aquaculture Resilient Communities & Economies Environmental Literacy & Workforce Development Marine and Coastal District Small Grants Program New York Sea Grant and NYSDEC Announce $85,000 in Small Grants Available for Marine and Coastal Projects — The grants support projects that help increase participation in marine recreational fishing and promote research, public awareness, and appreciation of the State’s marine and estuarine resources, and encourage conservation of marine fisheries.
Applications for these small grants are due May 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST. Learn more, including project eligibility requirements here . Projects funded via the Marine and Coastal District Small Grants Program are supported through a partnership between New York Sea Grant, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and the Marine and Coastal District of New York Conservation, Education, and Research Grants Program.
The late Senator Owen H. Johnson and former State Assemblyman Robert Sweeney introduced legislation that established the "Marine and Coastal District of New York Conservation, Education, and Research Grants Program," whose board administers funding for these projects.
This small grant program is funded with $25 from the annual fee charged for New York State’s Marine and Coastal District of New York license plates , which features the Montauk Lighthouse and striped bass.
The grants promote marine sport fishing, increase participation in marine recreational angling, increase public awareness and appreciation of marine and estuarine natural resources, encourage conservation of marine fisheries resources, and promote research and increased knowledge of the state's marine and estuarine natural resources. Would you like to receive updates on the "NYS Marine and Coastal District Small Grant Program"?
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Marine and Coastal District Small Grant Program — 2026 Funding Request for Proposals Form: Small Grant Program Mailing List Website: NYS Striped Bass License Plate Facebook: NYS Striped Bass License Plate Instagram: NYS Striped Bass License Plate NYSG and NYSDEC Announce $85K Available for Marine and Coastal Small Grants Projects Marine Fisheries Resource Center: Small Grants - Press Release New York Sea Grant, in partnership with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, has announced the availability of $85,000 in small grants funding....
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible projects can include coastal and shoreline cleanups and other coastal restoration activities. Specific eligibility requirements are available on the MCD's Small Grant Program website. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1,000 to $15,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was May 19, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Marine and Coastal District Small Grants Program is funded by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and New York Sea Grant (NYSG). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in New York. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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