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Deadline was May 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM EST — now past as of today (2026-05-12).
New York Great Lakes Basin Small Grants Program is sponsored by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and New York Sea Grant. This program supports stakeholder-driven efforts to restore and revitalize the environment, communities, and economies within New York State's Great Lakes region by implementing goals, strategies, and actions outlined in New York's Great Lakes Action Agenda.
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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 NYSG's New York’s Great Lakes Basin Small Grants Program 2025 Request for Proposals 2025 Request for Proposals — APPLY NOW Closes at: May 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM EST New York Sea Grant (NYSG), in partnership with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), is requesting proposals for projects that benefit both the environment and economy of New York’s Great Lakes basin.
Funded projects should apply ecosystem-based management (EBM) principles to address local watershed challenges. This small grants program is made possible through the New York State Environmental Protection Fund and Article 14 of the Environmental Conservation Law. NYSG is soliciting proposals for projects with a maximum total cost of $40,000.
Eligible projects must support the goals of the Great Lakes Action Agenda (GLAA) and align with actions identified in locally supported community plans related to water quality, natural resources, or sustainable land use.
Relevant plans may include, but are not limited to: • Coastal Lakeshore Economy and Resiliency (CLEAR) Regional Plans • Comprehensive Plans • Harbor Management Plans • Hazard Mitigation Plans • Local Waterfront Revitalization Plans • Natural Resource Management Plans • Resilient NY flood mitigation studies • Watershed Management Plans It is anticipated that a total of $200,000 will be awarded to approximately 5 proposal requests.
1. Review the full Request for Proposals (RFP) – The RFP ( PDF ) provides complete details on eligibility, project requirements, and submission instructions. It is available in the Related Links box to the left.
2. Prepare your proposal – Follow the instructions outlined in the RFP. Use the required templates and forms, also available in the Related Links box to the left, including: • Cover Sheet ( docx ) • 90-4 Budget Form ( xlsm ) • Subcontractor Commitment Form ( pdf ) 3.
Submit your proposal – When ready, return to this page and click the Apply Now button. Important: Proposals must be submitted through this portal before the deadline. Submissions via email or mail will not be accepted.
Ensure your proposal meets all eligibility requirements, follows page limits, includes all nine required sections in the correct order, and is submitted as a single PDF file using the naming convention outlined in the RFP (see pages 3-5 for proposal format instructions). Proposal scoring criteria can be found within the RFP and further detailed in the Proposal Scoring Criteria document available in the Related Links box.
2025 Request for Proposals: NY’s Great Lakes Basin Small Grants Program (NY's GLB SGP) (pdf) NY's GLB SGP: Proposal Cover Sheet (docx) NY's GLB SGP: 90-4 Budget Form (xlsm) NY's GLB SGP: Subcontractor Commitment Form (pdf) NY's GLB SGP: Proposal Scoring Criteria (pdf) NY Great Lakes Basin Small Grants Program Requesting Proposals for 2025-26 NY Great Lakes Basin Small Grants Program - Press Release Extension News > Extension News NYSDEC and New York Sea Grant announce $200,000 in funding now available for projects to implement Great Lakes Action Agenda priorities....
NYSG and NYSDEC Announce $460,000 Available in Grants for Great Lakes Basin Projects NY Great Lakes Basin Small Grants Program - Press Release Funding to support projects that implement Great Lakes Action Agenda Priorities, local priorities to restore and protect Great Lakes Lands and Waters 2023; Applications for funding due March 1, 2023....
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The current listing shows $200,000 total funding available, individual awards not specified beyond that. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
New York Great Lakes Basin Small Grants Program is funded by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and New York Sea Grant. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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