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Funding Sources for NYC Watershed Projects

NYC Watershed Program Funding Information

The NYC Watershed Protection Program

The New York City Watershed Protection Program provides financial assistance for projects as a part of the watershed program for protection and enhancement of the quality of source waters of the New York City water supply system. New York State (NYS) and the federal government provide funding grants for these projects. The funds are administered by the NYS DEC through the NYC Watershed Water Quality Improvement Program (WQIP).

What is the role of the DEC in the NYC Watershed Protection Program?

The DEC is an active partner in the management and protection of the New York City Watershed Program (NYCWP). Within the DEC is the Office of the NYCWP. Formed in 1997, it has staff in Central Office and DEC Regions 3 and 4 who work exclusively on the NYCWP. The Program Coordinator, Thomas R. Snow, Jr., who oversees the program, is located in DEC's Central Office in Albany, NY. The DEC program staff provides administration of funding programs and support for a wide array of projects located within the NYC Watershed. Funding support is generally provided through four sources.

  • Two state funded WQIP reimbursement grant programs:
    • Statewide WQIP funds
    • NYC Watershed WQIP funds
  • Federal Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) funds, administered under the NYC Watershed WQIP
  • Federal Water Resource Development Act (WRDA) funds, administered under the NYC Watershed WQIP

NYC Watershed Funding Opportunities

Funding categories focus on the following types of project activities:

  • NYC Watershed WQIP program:
    Projects build on watershed protection efforts helping to improve water quality while enhancing and preserving the economy and rural character of local communities. More about project eligibility requirements and to apply.
  • Statewide WQIP:
    Projects focus on water quality monitoring and surveillance, and research projects. . More about project eligibility requirements and to apply
  • Federal Safe Drinking Water Act funds:
    Projects focus on water quality monitoring and surveillance, and research projects. More about project eligibility requirements and to apply.
  • NYC Watershed Water Resources Development Act:
    Projects focus on design, and construction assistance for water-related environmental infrastructure resource protection and development projects including water supply, storage, treatment, and distribution facilities, and surface water resource protection/development.

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