Grants

Grant applications for all Hudson River Valley Greenway and Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area grant programs have moved to an online application process.

Access the Hudson River Valley Greenway Grants Platform

Hudson River Valley Greenway Conservancy Trail Grants

Important Dates:

Summer 2025: Applications open Jun 30, due Sep 5, awarded Oct 8

Winter 2026: TBA

This annual grant program is dedicated to funding recreational trail projects within the Greenway area and is open to non-profit organizations and municipalities. Special consideration is given to projects that seek to implement the goals of the Greenway Trail Program. Eligible project categories include trail construction, trail planning and design, trail rehabilitation or improvement, and trail education or interpretation. For more information, including guidelines please visit www.hudsongreenway.ny.gov/grants-funding.

Hudson River Valley Greenway Communities Grants

Important Dates:

Spring 2025: Applications open Mar 17, due May 2, awarded Jun 11

Fall 2025: Applications open Aug 18, due Oct 31, awarded Dec 10

The Hudson River Valley Greenway Communities Grant Program provides matching grants to Greenway Communities and Compact municipalities to develop plans or projects consistent with the five Greenway criteria: natural and cultural resource protection, economic development, public access, regional planning, and heritage and environmental education. Higher amounts are awarded for intermunicipal projects. For guidelines, visit www.hudsongreenway.ny.gov/grants-funding.