# New York State Contract Reporter #2138637

Grant funding for projects improving Hudson River Estuary river access (Round 49)

**Posted:** September 28, 2026
**Respond By:** December 17, 2026
**Identifier:** 2138637
**NAICS:** 924120

This opportunity from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Water, seeks grant applications for projects enhancing public access to the Hudson River Estuary.
- Government Buyer:
  - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Water
- Funding available: Approximately $250,000 for River Access projects
- Project focus:
  - Improve access for fishing, swimming, boating, and wildlife-dependent recreation on tidal waters
  - Emphasis on universal access and storm resiliency
  - Projects must align with the Hudson River Estuary Action Agenda
- Eligibility:
  - Open to a range of applicants; proposals submitted via SFS Grants Management System
- Notable requirements:
  - 6% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) participation goal
  - 30% Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) goal
- No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a grant for project proposals rather than procurement of specific products or services
- Services requested:
  - River Access Project Implementation (no part numbers or quantities specified)
- Period of performance:
  - Grant contract term is 3 years

### Description

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is offering funding for projects that support the priorities of the Hudson River Estuary Action Agenda. The grants aim to enhance the estuary ecosystem by improving access for fishing, swimming, boating, and wildlife-dependent recreation on tidal waters, with a focus on universal access and storm resiliency. Approximately $250,000 in funding is anticipated to be available for these River Access projects. Projects must align with the objectives of the Hudson River Estuary Action Agenda and are to be submitted through the SFS Grants Management System.

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