The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is offering funding for projects that implement priorities of the Hudson River Estuary Action Agenda, focusing on providing benefits of a vital estuary ecosystem, including clean water, resilient communities, and enhanced access, river education, and recreational opportunities. The available funding is approximately $300,000, with a minimum grant amount of $20,000 and a maximum grant amount of $100,000. Eligible projects must be located within the defined geographic boundaries of the Hudson River Estuary watershed and provide or improve estuary-focused education. • Eligible project types include locally-based facilities for learning about the Hudson River Estuary, Hudson River resources and education programs, educator professional development, and curriculum development. • Projects must have defined objectives, tasks, and deliverables that can be completed within a three-year contract period. • Bidders must match at least 15% of the grant funding amount, with additional points awarded for matching 30% or more. • Eligible sources of match funds cannot come from other New York State or federal funding sources. • Bidders must provide a map showing the project location and photos of the project location and condition of the site. • Projects must implement one of the eligible project types and include consultation with Estuary Program staff for project management purposes.