1,000+ Opportunities
Find the right grant
Search federal, foundation, and corporate grants with AI — or browse by agency, topic, and state.
Comparable study deadline is June 5, 2026; full application deadline is June 26, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
"Resilient Watersheds Grant (RWG) Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Resilient Watersheds Grant (RWG) Program is sponsored by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). The RWG program implements projects that build community resilience to extreme weather events, promote flood risk and ice jam reduction and/or restoration, enhance flood and climate resilience, implement natural and nature-based feature construction, or ecologically sustainable projects while supporting healthy riparian habitats.
Get a weekly digest of new grants like this
A free weekly digest of new foundation and federal funding opportunities as they're added to Granted. Unsubscribe anytime.
Or search similar grants →Extracted from the official opportunity page/RFP to help you evaluate fit faster.
Flood Recovery And Resilience - NYSDEC Flood Recovery And Resilience RESILIENT WATERSHEDS GRANT (RWG) Apply online by June 26, 2026 at 4 p. m. Learn more in the RWG section on this page.
Unprecedented storms are becoming more common each year, resulting in significant flooding and damage in communities across New York State. In response to these devastating events, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) established the Resilient NY program in November 2018.
The intention of the Resilient NY program is to make New York State communities more resilient to future flooding and better adapted to extreme weather events brought about by climate change. The Resilient NY program develops state-of-the-art studies that investigate the causes of flooding and recommend projects to build resilience in flood-prone communities throughout New York State.
These studies account for climate change by incorporating future stream flow projections, anticipated sea level rise, and storm surge in the engineering analysis. The resulting reports identify specific projects communities may choose to undertake that can help mitigate existing and future flooding, while simultaneously promoting healthy stream and riparian habitats.
To explore Resilient NY identified watersheds and see published reports, please use the interactive map or PDFs below. The interactive map can also be accessed via the Google Maps website .
Resilient NY Identified Watersheds Map Resilient NY Watersheds List Resilient Watersheds Grant Program $60 million of Environmental Bond Act funding is available for implementation of flood mitigation projects across New York State through the Resilient Watersheds Grant (RWG) Program.
Applicants to RWG must either be a recipient of a Resilient NY flood study or possess a DEC-approved comparable study , and prepared to supply a 10% match. More information on RWG can be found in the Applicant Resources tab below. At least five total rounds are anticipated for RWG.
To explore other grant opportunities at the federal, state, and local level, utilize the Funding Finder . This simple tool makes it easier for grant seekers to find grant opportunities by filtering available grants based on criteria that meet their needs. CFA APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday June 26, 2026 at 4:00 p.
m. COMPARABLE STUDY SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Friday June 5, 2026 at 11:59 p. m.
March 30, 2026: A combined $100 million for climate resiliency projects are available through RWG and NYS Department of State (DOS) programs. See the governor’s announcement . March 26, 2026: Applications for RWG are open, apply online by June 26, 2026 at 4 p.
m. A webinar will be held on April 7, 2026. Register online to learn more.
February 23, 2026: RWG Round 1 applicant resources have been archived. View the archived resources (PDF) . January 15, 2026: Fifteen recipients are awarded $55 million through RWG.
See the governor’s announcement .
Projects include: Town of Attica, Wyoming County SWCD – Upper Tonawanda Creek Water Quality Improvements and Stream Restoration: $300,000 Town of Herkimer – West Canada Creek Home Acquisitions to Support Department of State Streambank Stabilization: $803,014 Town of Catskill – Kaaterskill Creek Culvert Replacement and Road Reconstruction: $907,340 Town of Morris, Trout Unlimited – Morris Brook Dam Removal and Stream Restoration: $1,252,472 Town of Waterville, Oneida County – Big Creek Streambank Stabilization and Floodplain Restoration: $1,361,790 Town of Skaneateles, Finger Lakes Land Trust – Shotwell Brook Stream Realignment, Stream Stabilization: $1,436,228 Town of Shandaken – Alton Creek Culvert Replacement and Stream Realignment, Floodplain Creation and Channel Widening: $2,790,000 Town of Niagara, NYS Parks – Gill Creek Culvert Removal and Stream Daylighting, Wetland Pond Creation: $3,381,104 Town of New Windsor, Riverkeeper – Quassaick Creek Dam Removal and Stream Restoration: $3,727,809 Hamlet of Livingston Manor, Trout Unlimited – Willowemoc Creek Berm Removal, Floodplain Restoration and Reconnection (Phase 1): $4,705,519 Village of Malone, American Rivers – Salmon River Dam, Penstock, Powerhouse Removal and Stream Restoration: $4,806,693 Village of Herkimer – Bellinger Brook Culvert Replacement and Channel Widening, Culvert Removal and Stream Restoration, Channel Widening and Stream Restoration: $4,926,600 City of Yonkers – Troublesome Brook Culverts #1 and #2 Replacement and Streambank Stabilization: $6,666,667 Town/ Village of Harrison – Brentwood Brook Culvert Replacements and Channel Widening: $7,385,494 Village of Mamaroneck – Mamaroneck River Bridge Removal and Streambank Stabilization, Confluence with Sheldrake River Channel Realignment, Sheldrake River Pedestrian Bridge Removal and Floodplain Expansion: $9,976,250 September 26, 2025: Multiple Resilient NY recommendations were selected as part of the $30 million in Bond Act funds granted through NYSDOS.
See the governor's announcement . June 6, 2025: Applications for RWG are closed as of Friday, June 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM. NYSDEC is reviewing all applications received by the deadline.
Any updates will be posted to this page. March 12, 2025: A webinar about grant opportunities through RWG and NYSDOS’ Coastal Rehabilitation and Resiliency Projects, Inland Flooding and Local Waterfront Revitalization Program was held from 10 a. m.
to 11 a. m. on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
A recording of the webinar and presentation slides (PDF) are available for those who could not attend. February 19, 2025: Applications for RWG are open, see the governor's announcement . Apply online today.
The following documents are available for RWG. Please contact [email protected] if you require further assistance with the application process.
RWG Program Overview (PDF) RWG Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) RWG Comparable Studies and Generic Scope of Work (PDF) Bond Act 2026 Webinar Recording Bond Act 2026 Webinar Presentation Slides and Q&A Resilient NY Flood Study Process A watershed with significant flooding and related hazards to public safety and environmental health can be enrolled in the Resilient NY program to receive a Flood Mitigation & Resilience Report.
The first step is to host local outreach meetings with stakeholders in the study area to characterize flood hazards. Stakeholders generally include state and county agencies, local municipal officials, departments of public works, county soil and water conservation districts, watershed groups, and other non-profits.
After identifying areas of local concern, consultants gather aerial photographs, LiDAR maps, FEMA studies, flood and ice jam reports, bridge inspection reports, and other sources of information on current and historical conditions. This information is combined with USGS Future Flow projections which account for likely climate change impacts to anticipate future flood conditions.
The collected data and records are used to identify features affecting flood and ice jam hazard areas, including key cross sections, channel bends, flow constrictions, excess sedimentation, floodplain encroachments, and others. Consultants conduct surveys to develop new models where sufficient modelling is not available.
Where indicated, field crews perform ground inspections to document likely issues, both natural and man-made, that may contribute to flooding and ice jamming. Flood Mitigation Analysis Using all collected data, the consultants define high risk areas within the watershed and develop new hydraulic models for these locations.
Models are used to evaluate a range of options to mitigate the impacts of floods and ice jams within high risk areas, and to evaluate their relative merit and costs.
Proposed project recommendations may include gray infrastructure interventions such as modification or replacement of bridges and culverts, removal or relocation of structures or channel encroachments, sediment management, and projects involving ecosystem-based adaptation such as floodplain restoration, wetland restoration, or stream channel modification.
Potential projects are evaluated to determine whether they are likely to result in a reduction in flood depth and extent. The consultants then recommend individual or combined projects which provide the greatest support for one or more objectives: Water quality improvement Regulatory permitting feasibility Future maintenance requirements The draft report is provided to stakeholder groups for review, discussion, and comment.
The draft is then revised based on comments received to create the final Flood Mitigation & Resilience Report. Communities interested in pursuing projects recommended by Resilient NY are eligible to receive implementation assistance from DEC and OGS. This may include identifying potential funding sources, or help overcoming other barriers to project completion.
Resilient NY communities are highly encouraged to attach their report to any grant applications they choose to pursue.
Current Status of Resilient NY Program Studies Completed to Date Bellinger Brook (PDF) | Fact Sheet (PDF) Big Creek (PDF) | Fact Sheet (PDF) Buffalo Creek (PDF) | Fact Sheet (PDF) Butternut Creek, Onondaga County (PDF) | Fact Sheet (PDF) Butternut Creek, Otsego County (PDF) Canada Creek, East Branch (PDF) | Fact Sheet (PDF) Canada Creek, West Branch (PDF) | Fact Sheet (PDF) Canadaway Creek (PDF) | Fact Sheet (PDF) Cayuga Creek, Erie County (PDF) | Fact Sheet (PDF) Cayuga Creek, Niagara County (PDF) | Fact Sheet (PDF) Cazenovia Creek (PDF) | Fact Sheet (PDF) Chittenango Creek (PDF) | Fact Sheet (PDF) Clear Creek (PDF) | Fact Sheet (PDF) Connoisarauley Creek (PDF) | Fact Sheet (PDF) Crooked Brook (PDF) | Fact Sheet (PDF) Delaware River, East Branch (PDF) Delaware River, West Branch (PDF) Donner Creek (PDF) | Fact Sheet (PDF) Eighteenmile Creek, Erie County (PDF) | Fact Sheet (PDF) Eighteenmile Creek, Niagara County (PDF) | Fact Sheet (PDF) Ellicott Creek (PDF) | Fact Sheet (PDF) Fish Creek (PDF) | Fact Sheet (PDF) Fulmer Creek (PDF) | Fact Sheet (PDF) Gott Creek (PDF) | Fact Sheet (PDF) Grannis Creek (PDF) | Fact Sheet (PDF) Honeoye Creek (PDF) | Fact Sheet (PDF) Irondequoit Creek (PDF) | Fact Sheet (PDF) Keuka Lake Inlet (PDF) | Fact Sheet (PDF) Maltanner Creek (PDF) | Fact Sheet (PDF) Mamaroneck-Sheldrake River (PDF) Moyer Creek | Fact Sheet (PDF) Mud Creek (PDF) | Fact Sheet (PDF) Ninemile Creek (PDF) | Fact Sheet (PDF) Nowadaga Creek (PDF) | Fact Sheet (PDF) Oneida Creek (PDF) | Fact Sheet (PDF) Oriskany Creek (PDF) | Fact Sheet (PDF) Otsquago Creek (PDF) | Fact Sheet (PDF) Ransom Creek (PDF) | Fact Sheet (PDF) Salmon River (PDF) | Fact Sheet (PDF) Sauquoit Creek (PDF) | Fact Sheet (PDF) Shotwell Brook (PDF) | Fact Sheet (PDF) Silver Creek (PDF) | Fact Sheet (PDF) Steele Creek (PDF) | Fact Sheet (PDF) Tonawanda Creek (PDF) | Fact Sheet (PDF) Upper Genesee River (PDF) | Fact Sheet (PDF) Walnut Creek (PDF) | Fact Sheet (PDF) Beaver Kill-Willowemoc Creek Indian River, Washington County Stony Creek- Hudson River, Warren County Lower Esopus Creek & Ashokan Reservoir Stockport-Kinderhook Creek Adaptation and Resilience Planning Tools A template with tools and processes for developing an effective climate change adaptation and sisilienc plan for local communities.
Community Risk and Resiliency Act (CRRA) The Community Risk and Resiliency Act ensures that certain state monies, facility-siting regulations, and permits include consideration of the effects of climate risk and extreme weather events. Guidance for Consideration of Flood Risk Handbook to guide communities in considering sea-level rise, storm surge, and flooding in their community planning.
A template to create law to address flood risk in a community. Resiliency and Economic Development Guidance Resources compiled to address floodplain and coastal development with design guidance, planning, permitting, mapping, and data to assist in addressing flood risk.
Using Natural Measures to Reduce the Risk of Flooding and Erosion Guidance using natural resilience to reduce risk from sea-level rise, storm surge, flooding, erosion and extreme weather events. DOW, Bureau of Flood Protection and Dam Safety | Resilient NY
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local governments, Indian Nations, County Soil and Water Conservation Districts, State agencies, and not-for-profit corporations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was June 26, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Resilient Watersheds Grant (RWG) Program is funded by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). 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.
Past winners and funding trends for this program
The FY26 BLM Youth Conservation Corps NOFO (L26AS00064) holds a Round Two deadline of October 16, 2026 — $900,000, eight awards, $30,000 to $220,000 each. Its siblings are larger and richer, and every one of them explicitly bars Public Lands Corps work. That exclusion, not the dollar figure, is the strategy.
Read articleNSF 26-526 posted August 25 with October 19-23 deadlines instead of November, ten eligible fields instead of eleven, and a newly ineligible category covering wildlife management and conservation practice. NSF just offered 2,500 fellowships for 2026. The new solicitation estimates 1,500.
Read articleThe North American Wetlands Conservation Act funds wetland and migratory-bird habitat through two tracks — U.S. Small Grants (up to $250,000, closing June 25, 2026) and the larger U.S. Standard Grants. Both require a 1:1 non-federal match, and that match is where most applications are won or lost. Here is how the program works, who is eligible, and why land trusts and Tribes should care.
Read article