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New York State – Resilience Hub Compound Flood Hazard Assessment Mapper Webinar Join us to learn about the U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) new Compound Flood Hazard Assessment Mapper . During this virtual webinar, geared towards municipal staff, state agencies, and other partners, you will learn how USGS developed this new tool and how to utilize it in planning and decision-making.
This webinar is hosted by New York Sea Grant, Connecticut Sea Grant, and the U.S. Geological Survey, with funding from Long Island Sound Partnership. For questions or more information, email Kathleen Fallon . Compound Flood Hazard Assessment Mapper Webinar Join us to learn about the U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) new Compound Flood Hazard Assessment Mapper .
During this virtual webinar, geared towards municipal staff, state agencies, and other partners, you will learn how USGS developed this new tool and how to utilize it in planning and decision-making. This webinar is hosted by New York Sea Grant, Connecticut Sea Grant, and the U.S. Geological Survey, with funding from Long Island Sound Partnership. For questions or more information, email Kathleen Fallon .
NYSDEC Environmental Justice Community Impact Grant The NYSDEC Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ) offers competitive grants to support and empower communities as they develop and implement solutions that significantly address environmental issues, harms, and health hazards, build community consensus, set priorities, and improve public outreach and education.
NYSDEC Environmental Justice Community Impact Grant The NYSDEC Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ) offers competitive grants to support and empower communities as they develop and implement solutions that significantly address environmental issues, harms, and health hazards, build community consensus, set priorities, and improve public outreach and education.
The 2025 expansion of the Climate Action Tool (CAT) allows you to: 1) Access information on climate impacts and vulnerability of species and habitats; and 2) Explore adaptation strategies and actions, related to connectivity, conservation planning, and forestry, among other relevant areas.
This tool was developed by the Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Center and the University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass) Center for Agriculture, Food, and the Environment.
The 2025 expansion of the Climate Action Tool (CAT) allows you to: 1) Access information on climate impacts and vulnerability of species and habitats; and 2) Explore adaptation strategies and actions, related to connectivity, conservation planning, and forestry, among other relevant areas.
This tool was developed by the Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Center and the University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass) Center for Agriculture, Food, and the Environment. Long Island Sound Research Conference The Long Island Sound Research Conference convenes researchers and partners working in the Sound and its watershed to share science, connect across disciplines, and support collaborative solutions.
Held biennially and rotating between Connecticut and New York, the conference highlights research aligned with the four goals of the Long Island Sound Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP). This year’s conference will be a two-day event held over June 4-5.
Long Island Sound Research Conference The Long Island Sound Research Conference convenes researchers and partners working in the Sound and its watershed to share science, connect across disciplines, and support collaborative solutions.
Held biennially and rotating between Connecticut and New York, the conference highlights research aligned with the four goals of the Long Island Sound Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP). This year’s conference will be a two-day event held over June 4-5.
NYSDOS Community Resilience & Flood Risk Reduction Grants $40 million is available through the NYS Department of State (DOS) in two categories — $20 million for Coastal Rehabilitation and Resilience, which includes projects that will strengthen climate resiliency within, and draining into, the New York State Coastal Area and the Coastal Nonpoint Source Boundary; and $20 million for Inland Flooding and Local Waterfront Revitalization Program Implementation, which includes climate resiliency projects for eligible communities that have participated in the DOS Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP).
Grants are available for final design and construction, or construction-only. Projects should prioritize nature-based and natural solutions where feasible and co-benefits. Applicants are encouraged to submit projects that address and utilize the NYSDOS Resilience Principles in their development.
The minimum grant request is $300,000 per Coastal Rehabilitation and Restoration Projects grant application and $150,000 per Inland Flooding and LWRP Implementation Projects grant application.
NYSDOS Community Resilience & Flood Risk Reduction Grants $40 million is available through the NYS Department of State (DOS) in two categories — $20 million for Coastal Rehabilitation and Resilience, which includes projects that will strengthen climate resiliency within, and draining into, the New York State Coastal Area and the Coastal Nonpoint Source Boundary; and $20 million for Inland Flooding and Local Waterfront Revitalization Program Implementation, which includes climate resiliency projects for eligible communities that have participated in the DOS Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP).
Grants are available for final design and construction, or construction-only. Projects should prioritize nature-based and natural solutions where feasible and co-benefits. Applicants are encouraged to submit projects that address and utilize the NYSDOS Resilience Principles in their development.
The minimum grant request is $300,000 per Coastal Rehabilitation and Restoration Projects grant application and $150,000 per Inland Flooding and LWRP Implementation Projects grant application. Long Island Sound Lawn Fertilizer Outreach Targeting Tool Nitrogen (N) from residential lawn fertilizer is one of the most challenging and persistent problems impacting the health of Long Island Sound (LIS) .
An interdisciplinary team of researchers from Clark University, the University of Connecticut, the University of Maryland, and the University of Miami collaborated on an effort to better target education and outreach campaigns to reduce the use of lawn fertilizer in areas of greatest impact.
This Story Map and the associated Lawn Fertilizer Outreach Targeting Tool can help identify areas of the watershed for which interventions to reduce lawn fertilizer may have greater impacts. Long Island Sound Lawn Fertilizer Outreach Targeting Tool Nitrogen (N) from residential lawn fertilizer is one of the most challenging and persistent problems impacting the health of Long Island Sound (LIS) .
An interdisciplinary team of researchers from Clark University, the University of Connecticut, the University of Maryland, and the University of Miami collaborated on an effort to better target education and outreach campaigns to reduce the use of lawn fertilizer in areas of greatest impact.
This Story Map and the associated Lawn Fertilizer Outreach Targeting Tool can help identify areas of the watershed for which interventions to reduce lawn fertilizer may have greater impacts.
FY24 & 25 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Grants (BRIC) – New York The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program makes federal funds available to states, U.S. territories, federally recognized tribal governments, and local governments for hazard mitigation activities.
It does so by recognizing the need to upgrade and modernize the nation’s infrastructure against the growing risks to communities and the need for natural hazard risk mitigation activities that promote resilience with respect to natural hazards. $1B total is available.
The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) is pleased to announce the availability of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Fiscal Year 2024 & 2025 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) funding opportunity. Subapplications are due, submitted within FEMAGO ( FEMAGO – Login ), no later than May 22nd, 2026 .
Prioritizes comprehensive, long-term risk reduction strategies that improve public infrastructure, mitigate risk to one or more community lifelines, and support adoption and enforcement of improved/modernized building codes. The following project types are eligible: construction, scoping, planning related activities. Communities and local governments can apply as subapplicants or subawardees.
There have been a number of significant changes made to eligibility, documentation requirements, maximum project funding amounts, and terms and conditions within this federal Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) compared to previous years, please read through the NOFO carefully. If you have any questions about the above noted funding opportunity, please send them via email to hazardmitigation@dhses. ny.
gov. Local Government Entity, State Agency, Tribal Government/Organization Environmental Health Hazards FY24 & 25 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Grants (BRIC) – New York The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program makes federal funds available to states, U.S. territories, federally recognized tribal governments, and local governments for hazard mitigation activities.
It does so by recognizing the need to upgrade and modernize the nation’s infrastructure against the growing risks to communities and the need for natural hazard risk mitigation activities that promote resilience with respect to natural hazards. $1B total is available.
The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) is pleased to announce the availability of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Fiscal Year 2024 & 2025 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) funding opportunity. Subapplications are due, submitted within FEMAGO ( FEMAGO – Login ), no later than May 22nd, 2026 .
Environmental Health Hazards In Spring 2026 the SRC team hosted regional funding workshops in both New York and Connecticut. 3rd Annual SRC Funding Workshop – Long Island, NY 2026 Long Island Funding Workshop Credit: Sarah Schaefer-Brown LI Funding Workshop - Funding Fact Sheet LI Funding Workshop - Presentation Slides In Spring 2026 the SRC team hosted regional funding workshops in both New York and Connecticut.
3rd Annual SRC Funding Workshop – Long Island, NY 2026 Long Island Funding Workshop Credit: Sarah Schaefer-Brown Resilient Land Mapping Tool The Resilient Land Mapping Tool, developed by The Nature Conservancy’s Center for Resilient Conservation Science, is an interactive mapping tool that helps users explore climate resilient landscapes across the United States.
The tool allows users to view and analyze data on terrestrial resilience, biodiversity, connectivity, and other conservation indicators to support land protection and planning decisions. Users can explore different map layers, analyze specific areas, and download datasets for conservation research and planning.
This tool is designed to support conservation efforts that protect biodiversity and maintain ecological functions in a changing climate. Resilient Land Mapping Tool The Resilient Land Mapping Tool, developed by The Nature Conservancy’s Center for Resilient Conservation Science, is an interactive mapping tool that helps users explore climate resilient landscapes across the United States.
The tool allows users to view and analyze data on terrestrial resilience, biodiversity, connectivity, and other conservation indicators to support land protection and planning decisions. Users can explore different map layers, analyze specific areas, and download datasets for conservation research and planning.
This tool is designed to support conservation efforts that protect biodiversity and maintain ecological functions in a changing climate. A Guide to Resilience Planning for Long Island Sound Communities Use the PERSISTS criteria included in this guide and worksheet to help identify, prioritize, and implement high-impact projects.
These criteria serve as a guide for LIS communities to move projects from idea to implementation – they will help you identify & prioritize sustainable and resilient projects that advance the goals of the Long Island Sound Partnership Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan. The guiding questions in the sections below are intended to help you think through each of the eight criteria.
Not all of the guiding questions below will be applicable to every project type. The questions and criteria are not listed in order of importance or priority. Each guiding question will not be applicable to every project type, so it is recommended that you consider all the criteria equally and as appropriate for your project.
A Guide to Resilience Planning for Long Island Sound Communities Use the PERSISTS criteria included in this guide and worksheet to help identify, prioritize, and implement high-impact projects.
These criteria serve as a guide for LIS communities to move projects from idea to implementation – they will help you identify & prioritize sustainable and resilient projects that advance the goals of the Long Island Sound Partnership Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan. The guiding questions in the sections below are intended to help you think through each of the eight criteria.
Not all of the guiding questions below will be applicable to every project type. The questions and criteria are not listed in order of importance or priority. Each guiding question will not be applicable to every project type, so it is recommended that you consider all the criteria equally and as appropriate for your project.
National Coastal Resilience Fund 2026 The National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF) is a national focused on reducing risks to coastal communities.
The NCRF is now soliciting pre-proposals for coastal resilience projects that restore, increase, and strengthen natural infrastructure such as coastal marshes and wetlands, dune and beach systems, oyster and coral reefs, rivers and floodplains, coastal forest, and barrier islands that mitigate the impacts of storms and other coastal hazards to communities.
The National Coastal Resilience Fund invests in projects under four project categories: 1) Community Capacity Building and Planning, 2) Site Assessment and Preliminary Design, 3) Final Design and Permitting, 4) Restoration Implementation. Informational webinars are available to provide an overview of the NCRF funding opportunity on 2/24, 2/25, and 2/26.
National Fish & Wildlife Foundation, NFWF, NOAA, Occidental, Shell, US Department of Defense encouraged but not required National Coastal Resilience Fund 2026 The National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF) is a national focused on reducing risks to coastal communities.
The NCRF is now soliciting pre-proposals for coastal resilience projects that restore, increase, and strengthen natural infrastructure such as coastal marshes and wetlands, dune and beach systems, oyster and coral reefs, rivers and floodplains, coastal forest, and barrier islands that mitigate the impacts of storms and other coastal hazards to communities.
Long Island Sound Crossing Prioritization Tool The Long Island Sound Crossing Prioritization Tool can be used to prioritize road-stream crossings (culverts and bridges) for ecological, infrastructure, and community resilience benefits in Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk County, NY. The tool helps communities plan improvements that restore habitat for diadromous fishes, strengthen infrastructure, and keep communities connected.
Developed by Save the Sound in partnership with Seatuck Environmental Association and The Nature Conservancy , the Long Island Sound Crossing Prioritization Tool was built by CivicMapper and is hosted on ArcGIS Online. It is intended to be a resource for municipalities, especially parts of municipal government that make infrastructure or environmental decisions for their communities, by making it easier to apply for grant funding.
The tool is a useful resource for agency partners and fellow environmental organizations working to accelerate river restoration and protect communities from a changing climate.
Long Island Sound Crossing Prioritization Tool The Long Island Sound Crossing Prioritization Tool can be used to prioritize road-stream crossings (culverts and bridges) for ecological, infrastructure, and community resilience benefits in Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk County, NY. The tool helps communities plan improvements that restore habitat for diadromous fishes, strengthen infrastructure, and keep communities connected.
Developed by Save the Sound in partnership with Seatuck Environmental Association and The Nature Conservancy , the Long Island Sound Crossing Prioritization Tool was built by CivicMapper and is hosted on ArcGIS Online. It is intended to be a resource for municipalities, especially parts of municipal government that make infrastructure or environmental decisions for their communities, by making it easier to apply for grant funding.
The tool is a useful resource for agency partners and fellow environmental organizations working to accelerate river restoration and protect communities from a changing climate. Municipal Parks and Recreation Grant The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) is pleased to announce a new grant program to fund the development and improvement of municipal parks and recreation sites.
Funds for the Municipal Parks and Recreation (MPR) Grant Program are provided by the Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022. MPR funding is available for Counties, Cities, Towns, and Villages for the construction of recreational facilities and other improvements to municipally owned recreational sites and parks.
Examples include playgrounds, courts, playing fields, and facilities for swimming, biking, boating, picnicking, hiking, fishing, camping or other recreational activities. Grants will primarily fund construction costs.
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Municipal Parks and Recreation Grant The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) is pleased to announce a new grant program to fund the development and improvement of municipal parks and recreation sites.
Funds for the Municipal Parks and Recreation (MPR) Grant Program are provided by the Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022. MPR funding is available for Counties, Cities, Towns, and Villages for the construction of recreational facilities and other improvements to municipally owned recreational sites and parks.
Examples include playgrounds, courts, playing fields, and facilities for swimming, biking, boating, picnicking, hiking, fishing, camping or other recreational activities. Grants will primarily fund construction costs. 3rd Annual SRC Regional Funding Workshop: Long Island Please join the Long Island Sound Partnership and NY Sea Grant Sustainable and Resilient Communities (SRC) team at the 3rd Annual Long Island Funding Workshop!
The event is free and lunch will be provided. Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Time: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM (lunch will be provided) Location: Hyatt Regency Long Island ( 1717 Motor Parkway Hauppauge, NY ) Attendees will hear from program officers representing various local, state, and Long Island Sound funding organizations and be able to engage in discussions with funders to explore project ideas and ways to improve funding applications.
Attendees will also hear from a panel of successful awardees about their experiences and strategies. The workshop is intended for municipal officials and staff, nonprofits, community organizations, and other interested parties. Email lisresilience@gmail.
com with questions. Environmental Health Hazards 3rd Annual SRC Regional Funding Workshop: Long Island Please join the Long Island Sound Partnership and NY Sea Grant Sustainable and Resilient Communities (SRC) team at the 3rd Annual Long Island Funding Workshop! The event is free and lunch will be provided.
Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Time: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM (lunch will be provided) Location: Hyatt Regency Long Island ( 1717 Motor Parkway Hauppauge, NY ) Attendees will hear from program officers representing various local, state, and Long Island Sound funding organizations and be able to engage in discussions with funders to explore project ideas and ways to improve funding applications.
Attendees will also hear from a panel of successful awardees about their experiences and strategies. The workshop is intended for municipal officials and staff, nonprofits, community organizations, and other interested parties. Email lisresilience@gmail.
com with questions. Environmental Health Hazards LISCIF’s Annual Region-Wide Learning Exchange The 3rd Annual Learning Exchange hosted by the Long Island Sound Community Impact Fund (LISCIF) is a collaborative, in person event designed to bring together current and past grant recipients, partners, and community stakeholders working to improve the Long Island Sound region.
The event focuses on knowledge sharing, peer learning, and strengthening connections among organizations engaged in environmental justice, climate resilience, and community based solutions. Through facilitated discussions and interactive sessions, participants will have the opportunity to reflect on their work, exchange best practices, and explore shared challenges and successes.
This free event is intended specifically for LISCIF grantees and invited partners and emphasizes accessibility and inclusion, with accommodations available upon request. By fostering dialogue and collaboration across diverse organizations, the Learning Exchange aims to build capacity, encourage cross sector partnerships, and support long term, community driven impact throughout the Long Island Sound watershed.
Environmental Health Hazards LISCIF’s Annual Region-Wide Learning Exchange The 3rd Annual Learning Exchange hosted by the Long Island Sound Community Impact Fund (LISCIF) is a collaborative, in person event designed to bring together current and past grant recipients, partners, and community stakeholders working to improve the Long Island Sound region.
The event focuses on knowledge sharing, peer learning, and strengthening connections among organizations engaged in environmental justice, climate resilience, and community based solutions. Through facilitated discussions and interactive sessions, participants will have the opportunity to reflect on their work, exchange best practices, and explore shared challenges and successes.
This free event is intended specifically for LISCIF grantees and invited partners and emphasizes accessibility and inclusion, with accommodations available upon request. By fostering dialogue and collaboration across diverse organizations, the Learning Exchange aims to build capacity, encourage cross sector partnerships, and support long term, community driven impact throughout the Long Island Sound watershed.
Environmental Health Hazards Announcing the 2026 Climate Solutions Challenge The Trust for Governors Island has announced the launch of the 2026 Climate Solutions Challenge, the third annual cycle of its Climate Piloting Program designed to support early stage climate innovators.
This year’s Challenge focuses on the theme of urban climate adaptation, asking how new solutions can help communities remain safe and healthy, reduce disruptions to essential services, and improve overall quality of life in cities.
Selected participants will have the opportunity to pilot their climate products and services on Governors Island in New York Harbor, gaining access to rent-free physical space, technical support, visibility through events and marketing, and connections to investors, funders, and public-sector partners.
The Climate Piloting Program runs for 3–18 months and provides a real-world testing environment across Governors Island’s 172-acre campus, including historic buildings and extensive waterfront areas that host more than one million visitors annually. Since launching in 2023, the program has supported projects in living shorelines, clean water, sustainable buildings, circular economy, energy, air quality, and urban agriculture.
Applications for the 2026 Challenge are due January 21, 2026, with informational webinars scheduled for December 16 and January 7 and winners expected to be announced in March 2026.
NYS Empire State Development Announcing the 2026 Climate Solutions Challenge The Trust for Governors Island has announced the launch of the 2026 Climate Solutions Challenge, the third annual cycle of its Climate Piloting Program designed to support early stage climate innovators.
This year’s Challenge focuses on the theme of urban climate adaptation, asking how new solutions can help communities remain safe and healthy, reduce disruptions to essential services, and improve overall quality of life in cities.
Selected participants will have the opportunity to pilot their climate products and services on Governors Island in New York Harbor, gaining access to rent-free physical space, technical support, visibility through events and marketing, and connections to investors, funders, and public-sector partners.
USGS Compound Flood Hazard Web Map The USGS Long Island Sound Partnership Compound Flood Hazard Web Map Application is an interactive tool developed by the U.S. Geological Survey’s New York Water Science Center that helps users explore the combined impacts of multiple flooding drivers across the New York and Connecticut coastal regions.
Drivers of compound flooding included in the assessment were precipitation, coastal (storm surge, tidal), and groundwater emergence, which when combined can lead to more severe and widespread inundation than from any single cause alone.
The map visually displays hazard rankings and spatial patterns of flood drivers so that planners, emergency managers, researchers, and the public can better understand where these flood hazards are most likely to coincide, thus supporting local decision making for flood mitigation, coastal planning, and resilience strategies. The application is based on USGS models and ongoing research into regional flood processes.
USGS Compound Flood Hazard Web Map The USGS Long Island Sound Partnership Compound Flood Hazard Web Map Application is an interactive tool developed by the U.S. Geological Survey’s New York Water Science Center that helps users explore the combined impacts of multiple flooding drivers across the New York and Connecticut coastal regions.
Drivers of compound flooding included in the assessment were precipitation, coastal (storm surge, tidal), and groundwater emergence, which when combined can lead to more severe and widespread inundation than from any single cause alone.
The map visually displays hazard rankings and spatial patterns of flood drivers so that planners, emergency managers, researchers, and the public can better understand where these flood hazards are most likely to coincide, thus supporting local decision making for flood mitigation, coastal planning, and resilience strategies. The application is based on USGS models and ongoing research into regional flood processes.
Building Community Capacity for Resiliency The NY-NJ Harbor & Estuary Program (HEP), housed at the Hudson River Foundation, is offering funding to help local governments and nonprofit organizations strengthen community resilience to recurring extreme weather across the Hudson Raritan Estuary watershed.
This Request for Proposals supports projects that advance research, planning, and on the ground infrastructure aimed at reducing climate driven risks such as flooding, storm impacts, and related water quality challenges. A total of $350,000 will be distributed across approximately four to six grants for projects that can be completed by June 30, 2027.
Eligible applicants must be local governments or nonprofits located in or directly serving communities within the Hudson Raritan Estuary region and aligned with HEP’s 2025-2035 Action Agenda. Priority is given to efforts that deliver tangible community benefits. Letters of Inquiry are due February 12, 2026, with selected applicants invited to submit full proposals afterward.
USEPA, Hudson River Foundation Environmental Health Hazards Building Community Capacity for Resiliency The NY-NJ Harbor & Estuary Program (HEP), housed at the Hudson River Foundation, is offering funding to help local governments and nonprofit organizations strengthen community resilience to recurring extreme weather across the Hudson Raritan Estuary watershed.
This Request for Proposals supports projects that advance research, planning, and on the ground infrastructure aimed at reducing climate driven risks such as flooding, storm impacts, and related water quality challenges. A total of $350,000 will be distributed across approximately four to six grants for projects that can be completed by June 30, 2027.
Environmental Health Hazards Forest Adaptation Workbook Created by the Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science, the Adaptation Workbook provides a structured, five step process designed to help natural resource professionals and landowners translate broad climate trends into specific, actionable management plans.
By moving from defining project goals to monitoring long term results, the workbook helps users assess local vulnerabilities and identify custom adaptation tactics. This flexible framework is applicable across diverse landscapes including forests, urban areas, and agricultural lands ensuring that climate data becomes a practical tool for protecting ecosystems rather than just a collection of abstract projections.
This resource page also offers a variety of supporting materials including: the full Forest Adaptation Resources guide, “Quick Guide” versions for rapid assessment, and a library of real-world demonstration projects that showcase successful adaptation in practice.
Forest Adaptation Workbook Created by the Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science, the Adaptation Workbook provides a structured, five step process designed to help natural resource professionals and landowners translate broad climate trends into specific, actionable management plans.
By moving from defining project goals to monitoring long term results, the workbook helps users assess local vulnerabilities and identify custom adaptation tactics. This flexible framework is applicable across diverse landscapes including forests, urban areas, and agricultural lands ensuring that climate data becomes a practical tool for protecting ecosystems rather than just a collection of abstract projections.
This resource page also offers a variety of supporting materials including: the full Forest Adaptation Resources guide, “Quick Guide” versions for rapid assessment, and a library of real-world demonstration projects that showcase successful adaptation in practice.
Open Space Conservation Grant Program This is a new grant program through the Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act for land conservation partners to protect and preserve open space in New York State. Up to $25 million is available through the first round of the program and no match is required.
Municipalities, not-for-profits, and Indian Nations or Tribes can apply for grants of $50,000 to a maximum of $3,500,000 to purchase land for permanent conservation.
Acquired properties must align with the New York State Open Space Conservation Plan and possess at least one of the seven resources identified as priorities in the Bond Act which include: projects that possess ecological, habitat, recreational or scenic values; protect the quality of a drinking water supply; provide flood control or flood mitigation values; constitute a floodplain; provide or have the potential to provide important habitat connectivity; provide open space for the use and enjoyment of the public; or provide community gardens in urban areas.
All funded projects are encouraged to allow, create, or enhance public access. Open Space Conservation Grant Program This is a new grant program through the Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act for land conservation partners to protect and preserve open space in New York State. Up to $25 million is available through the first round of the program and no match is required.
Municipalities, not-for-profits, and Indian Nations or Tribes can apply for grants of $50,000 to a maximum of $3,500,000 to purchase land for permanent conservation.
Acquired properties must align with the New York State Open Space Conservation Plan and possess at least one of the seven resources identified as priorities in the Bond Act which include: projects that possess ecological, habitat, recreational or scenic values; protect the quality of a drinking water supply; provide flood control or flood mitigation values; constitute a floodplain; provide or have the potential to provide important habitat connectivity; provide open space for the use and enjoyment of the public; or provide community gardens in urban areas.
All funded projects are encouraged to allow, create, or enhance public access. LISCIF New York State Wide Learning Exchange The free in person event centers on “People of the Sound” that emphasizes the needs that communities around the Long Island Sound Estuary face.
The goal of the Learning Exchange event is for people to come together for shared learning and collaboration, although more detailed information on the event agenda will become available in due time. The conference will occur at the Queens Museum and is sponsored by Restore America’s Estuaries. LISCIF will partner with Tribes and communities to provide information on resource development and capacity building opportunities.
This conference is free and open to the general public. Please register to help provide information regarding dietary restrictions, interpreters needed, or childcare requests. Information is accessible to those who speak English and Spanish.
Environmental Health Hazards LISCIF New York State Wide Learning Exchange The free in person event centers on “People of the Sound” that emphasizes the needs that communities around the Long Island Sound Estuary face. The goal of the
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local and state government entities, soil and water conservation districts, Indian nations, and nonprofit organizations in New York. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Resilient Watersheds Grant Program is funded by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) in partnership with the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation. 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.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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