The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is providing funding for projects that implement priorities of the Hudson River Estuary Action Agenda, focusing on a vital estuary ecosystem, resilient communities, and enhanced access to the river. The grant opportunity is open to eligible entities, including governmental entities, municipalities, and not-for-profit corporations. Projects must be located within the defined geographic boundaries of the Hudson River Estuary watershed and must implement one of the eligible project types, such as creating climate vulnerability assessments or planning for conservation of natural resources. The grant program requires a minimum of 15% match from local and/or in-kind contributions. Key aspects of the project include: • Implementing priorities of the Hudson River Estuary Action Agenda • Focusing on a vital estuary ecosystem, resilient communities, and enhanced access to the river • Eligible entities include governmental entities, municipalities, and not-for-profit corporations • Projects must be located within the defined geographic boundaries of the Hudson River Estuary watershed • Eligible project types include creating climate vulnerability assessments, planning for conservation of natural resources, and watershed-based stewardship • Minimum of 15% match from local and/or in-kind contributions required