New York State Contract Reporter #2133540

New York State DEC Harmful Algal Bloom Research Grant Program 2026 – Research Funding Opportunity

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Division of Water, is seeking proposals for the Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Research Grant Program 2026. - Approximately $2.5 million in grant funding is available for research projects addressing harmful algal blooms in New York State - Funding per project ranges from $250,000 to $750,000, with a required 10% cost match - Eligible applicants include governmental entities, academic institutions, public authorities, soil and water conservation districts, school districts, and not-for-profit corporations acting on behalf of public property owners - Projects must address at least one focus area from the DEC HABs Research Guide: - Prevention and mitigation of HABs - Causes of HABs - Monitoring and modeling of HABs - Communication, engagement, and outreach related to HABs - Projects may range from small, targeted studies to large, regional, multi-disciplinary efforts - Each project must be located within New York State and completed within a three-year contract term - Notable requirements: - Documentation of project geographic extent - MWBE (Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise) goal of 30% - SDVOB (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business) goal of 6% - Detailed project proposal, budget, work plan, and compliance certifications required - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a research grant opportunity rather than a procurement of products

Description

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is offering funding for projects that implement objectives of the DEC HAB Roadmap and the DEC HABs Research Guide. Approximately $2,500,000 is available from the Environmental Protection Fund with a 10% match requirement. Projects can range from small targeted studies to regional multi-disciplinary projects addressing prevention, causes, monitoring, and communication of harmful algal blooms. Projects must be completed within a three-year contract term and located within New York State.

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