# New York State Contract Reporter #2138659

Hudson River Estuary Grants for River Education – Grant Funding Opportunity

**Posted:** September 28, 2026
**Respond By:** December 17, 2026
**Identifier:** 2138659
**NAICS:** 924120, 813312, 541620, 541715

This opportunity is a grant solicitation from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Water, focused on supporting the Hudson River Estuary Action Agenda.
- Government Buyer:
  - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Water
- Eligible Regions:
  - Multiple New York counties, including Albany, Bronx, Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Kings, New York, Orange, Putnam, Queens, Rensselaer, Richmond, Rockland, Schenectady, Schoharie, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Projects and services related to river education, environmental conservation, and ecosystem restoration
  - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are listed (grant supports project implementation and services)
- Unique or Notable Requirements:
  - Applications must be submitted through the State Financial System (SFS) Grants Management System
  - 6% goal for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOB)
  - 30% goal for Minority/Women Business Enterprises (MWBE)
  - Past awardees include Columbia Greene Community College, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, YMCA of Kingston & Ulster County, and Marist University
  - Three-year contract term for funded projects
- No OEMs or specific vendors are named in this solicitation

### Description

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is offering funding for projects that implement priorities of the Hudson River Estuary Action Agenda to conserve, restore, and revitalize the estuary and its ecosystem. The contract term is 3 years and covers multiple counties in New York including Albany, Bronx, Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Kings, New York, Orange, Putnam, Queens, Rensselaer, Richmond, Rockland, Schenectady, Schoharie, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester. Bids must be submitted through the State Financial System (SFS) Grants Management System by December 17, 2026, 3:00 PM. The opportunity includes goals for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (6%) and Minority/Women Business Enterprise contracting (30%).

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