The NY-NJ Harbor & Estuary Program (HEP) is requesting proposals to support communities seeking to advance research, planning, and/or infrastructure projects that will help increase resilience to recurring extreme weather events and impacts to related water quality issues in those communities. A total of $350,000 is available under this request for proposals (RFP). HEP anticipates distributing funds through four to six grants for projects that can be completed no later than June 30, 2027. Grant recipients must be a local government or non-profit organization located in and/or serving communities within the Hudson-Raritan Estuary Watershed as defined by HEP’s 2025-2035 Action Agenda.Letters of Inquiry are due via ProposalCentral by February 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. Selected applicants will be invited to submit full proposals, with final project selections expected in early 2026.
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A webinar reviewing the content of this RFP is scheduled for January 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET. The webinar will cover eligibility, project criteria, and tips for submitting strong proposals, followed by a live Q&A session where prospective applicants will be able to ask questions about this solicitation and the application process.