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NEWS, GRANTS & EVENTS
March 2025
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IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Grant Applications for our Community and Compact Grants will be Released on March 17th, and Applications will be Due by May 2, 2025. MORE DETAILS >>.
Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) Applications for Historic Preservation Planning Studies are Due by April 18, 2025. MORE INFO >>.
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With Summer on the Way, Has Your Community Considered Public Beach Access?
Governor Kathy Hochul has been working to improve beach and pool access in New York, including initiatives like the "NY SWIMS" program, free pool access at state parks, and investments in shoreline restoration and lifeguard training.
With this initiative in mind, the Hudson River Valley Greenway is reminding communities that Community and Compact Grants are available to fund a wide range of feasibility studies, climate resiliency plans, waterfront revitalization planning efforts, and other plans that mutually further the community's and Greenway's goals. If your community is considering opening a public beach or has ideas for other projects, please reach out to our staff for technical assistance and guidance on pursuing a grant with us. We have increased the amount of project funds we award to $20,000 for a single Greenway Community, $30,000 for multiple Greenway Communities, and $50,000 for Compact Communities. Visit our website for further information: https://hudsongreenway.ny.gov/grants-funding
Grant applications for Community and Compact Grants will be released March 17, 2025, and due by May 2, 2025.
We can be reached by phone at (518) 473-3835 or hrvg@hudsongreenway.ny.gov.
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Discover Women's History on Greenway Trails Throughout the Hudson Valley
With nearly 1,000 miles of designated trails in the Hudson River Valley Greenway Trails System throughout the Valley, many trail opportunities pair as great learning experiences. Since March is Women's History Month, why not get out on the trail to learn about women who played a significant role in the Hudson Valley and beyond?
Here are three designated trails that lead to women's history learning experiences:
Photo Courtesy of The American Battlefield Trust
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Cycle the Empire State Trail this Summer
Cycle the Erie Canal & Cycle the Hudson Valley takes riders along two different sections of the expansive 750-mile Empire State Trail. With shuttles to and from the ride, catered meals, technical support, camping sites, showering facilities, Parks & Trails New York's (PTNY) expertise, and a community like no other. LEARN MORE ABOUT THESE ADVENTURES >>.
Photo Courtesy of PTNY
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Baranabas McHenry Hudson River Valley Awards
The Barnabas McHenry Awards offered by the Open Space Institute are given each year to exceptional young leaders interested in environmental conservation, historic preservation, the arts, environmental justice, and tourism. The awards provide financial support for students to pair with a nonprofit and execute projects that significantly contribute to the Hudson River Valley.
Deadline: March 10, 2025. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BARANABAS MCHENRY AWARDS >>.
Photo Credit: Stephen D. Stewart Hill
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Register for World Canals Conference 2025
The World Canals Conference (WCC) is the marquee event for inland waterways experts and enthusiasts from all over the world to gather and learn from one another.
This September, Buffalo, NY, is the destination for canal and waterway enthusiasts. The WCC promises a world-class lineup of speakers, access to exclusive events, and more.
REGISTER FOR WCC 2025 >>.
Photo Courtesy of WCC 2025
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Our Grants and Funding Opportunities
The Hudson River Valley Greenway's grant programs are now a rounds-based process. Grant applications will be released at the start of a round and must be completed by the closing dates. Incomplete applications from one round will not remain in progress into the next round.
Hudson River Valley Greenway Community Grant Program
Matching grants are available for Greenway Communities and Greenway Compact Communities. The application period will open on March 17, 2025, and submissions are due by May 2, 2025. MORE INFO >>.
Hudson River Valley Greenway Conservancy Trail Grant Program
This grant program is dedicated to funding recreational trail projects. Special consideration is given to projects that seek to implement the goals of the Greenway Trail Program. Applications will be available July 1, 2025, and are due by September 5, 2025. MORE DETAILS >>.
Heritage Development Grants
This grant program offers funding for programming, interpretation, and marketing projects that support the mutual goals of the Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area and applicants. Grants will typically range from $1,000 to $7,500. Grant program guidelines and applications are available on the HRVNHA's website. Applications TBA for 2026. MORE DETAILS >>.
National Heritage Area Sponsorships
The Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area (HRVNHA) will partner with various organizations to sponsor programs and events that reinforce the Heritage Area’s mission. While complimenting the mission of the Heritage Area, cultural, heritage, and recreational events deliver significant tourism and economic benefits to communities and encourage local and regional partnerships. Municipalities and nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations within the HRVNHA are eligible to apply. Applications for Summer/Fall 2025 events will be announced in Spring 2025. MORE INFO >>.
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QUIET DANGERS WORKSHOP SERIES: INTRODUCTION TO QUIET DANGERS IN THE HISTORIC HOUSE
March 11 | Odell House Rochambeau Headquarters, Hartsdale, NY | This workshop will provide an overview of some of the most common hazardous building materials that may be present in historic buildings that house museum collections. MORE DETAILS >>.
JOINT BOARD MEETING FOR THE HUDSON RIVER VALLEY GREENWAY
March 12 | SUNY Orange County Community College, Newburgh, NY | Join us at SUNY OCC's Kaplan Hall for the joint board meeting of the HRVG for presentations, board business, and more. RSVP NOW >>.
MIDHUDSON HISTORY DAY
March 23 | Locust Grove Estate, Poughkeepsie, NY | This is a regional contest for National History Day, a program that provides over half a million students each year the opportunity to excel at historical research, interpretation, and creative expression. MORE DETAILS >>.
2025 EARTH DAY FEST
April 26 | Boscobel House & Gardens, Garrison, NY | Shop the market with local makers and explore iconic Hudson Valley views, walk through Boscobel’s budding landscapes, hike the woodland trail, and picnic on the Great Lawn. LEARN MORE >>.
TREECYCLE 2025
April 26 | Stanley Deming Park, Warwick, NY | The Park will be transformed with art exhibits, creative activities, entertainment, and information—all while raising awareness about sustainability and the importance of caring for our planet. FIND OUT MORE >>.
EMILY COLE: CERAMICS, FLORA, & CONTEMPORARY RESPONSES
May 3 - November 5 | Thomas Cole National Historic Site, Catskill, NY | This exhibition will illuminate the life and work of Emily Cole (1843-1913), a critically acclaimed professional artist and daughter of Thomas Cole. FIND OUT MORE >>.
2025 NEW YORK STATEWIDE PRESERVATION CONFERENCE
May 6 - 8 | DoubleTree by Hilton, Poughkeepsie, NY | A multi-day gathering for anyone involved in preservation and community revitalization. FIND OUT MORE >>.
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Saratoga Lake Special Stormwater Protections Standards
The Town of Malta and three neighboring communities in Saratoga County, received a Community Planning Grant to create Stormwater Protections for Saratoga Lake. Gaps existed in state and local land use regulations for stormwater management, erosion control, and stream and wetland protections, which had the capacity to introduce pollution in the lake and the destruction of natural environments. These newly created development standards are designed to minimize pollution to Saratoga Lake from stormwater runoff and erosion, applicable to properties in the towns of Malta, Saratoga, Stillwater, and City of Saratoga Springs that are located within the boundary of the Saratoga Lake Protection & Improvement District.
READ THE SARATOGA LAKE EROSION AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT GUIDE >>.
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Banner Photos:
Croton Dam, Croton-on-Hudson by Suzy Allman
Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Washington Park, Albany by Aaron Enfield
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