New York State is accepting grant applications for Coastal Rehabilitation and Resilience Projects (RFA #24-OPDBA-23) from eligible municipalities (counties, cities, towns, villages, Indian Nations or Tribes recognized by the State or United States), Not-for-Profits, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, and New York State Agencies and Authorities.

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The program prioritizes projects using natural solutions to enhance community resilience while also delivering environmental, economic and social benefits. Eligible projects may include the design and/or the construction phases of habitat restoration, shoreline stabilization, levees, culvert right-sizing, flood mitigation, stormwater management and more.

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The State is making at least $20 million available to fund applications for the Coastal Rehabilitation and Resilience Project grants. Applicants may apply for a minimum grant amount of $300,000. The match requirement is 10% of the total project cost.

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More information about the Request for Applications is located at https://dos.ny.gov/RFA-24-OPDBA-23

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Applications are due by 4pm, June 6, 2025

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Please let us know if we can be of assistance - RACE maintains experience and expertise related to grant applications and design and execution of resiliency projects.