Grants for River Access for Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown; $3 Million for Invasive Species Grants

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River Access Funding for the Vicinity of Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown

Approximately $750,000 is now available to help the area in the vicinity of the Villages of Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown plan and construct improvements for recreational access to the tidal waters of the Hudson River. Funding for this grant opportunity is provided by the Natural Resource Damages (NRD) GM/Tarrytown Hudson River Settlement.

“River Access in the Vicinity of Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown” Request for Applications (RFA) is for projects to provide new or improved access at sites for boating, fishing, swimming, enjoyment of nature, or wildlife-related recreation, or educational interpretation of the Hudson River estuary. These projects must be located on publicly accessible lands along the tidal Hudson or tidal portion of a tributary within 15 miles to the north or south of the former General Motors factory location (address 199 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591) in the general vicinity of the Village of Sleepy Hollow or Village of Tarrytown. The minimum award amount is $10,500, and the maximum amount is $375,000.

The deadline for applications is March 20, 2019 at 3 p.m. The RFA for “River Access in the Vicinity of Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown” is available online through the Grant Opportunity Portal of the NYS Grants Gateway.

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DEC Announces $3 Million in Grants for Invasive Species Projects

Hydrilla is an invasive plant which is currently being eradicated in the Croton River, a tributary of the Hudson. Photo: Emily Mayer$3 million is now available in DEC’s newly consolidated Invasive Species Grant Program to support projects that target both aquatic and terrestrial invasive species across the state. The grants will increase the ability to reduce the impacts of these invasive pests through control, removal, research, and prevention. Several invasive species affect or threaten the Hudson River, including phragmites, water chestnut, hydrilla, zebra mussel, and Chinese mitten crab.

Grant awards range from a minimum of $11,000 to a maximum of $100,000, with a required 25 percent match. Project locations must be located wholly within New York State and priority will be given to projects that include opportunities for public participation, are on or close to public lands or waterbodies, and emphasize long-term success. For full details about the grant opportunity including eligible projects and scoring criteria, visit the Request for Applications on New York State's website. Applications are due by 3 p.m. on Feb. 15, 2019.