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Hudson River Greenway Water Trail Water Trail Grants Program is now Closed The water trail grants program is closed to new applications.
The Hudson River Valley Greenway was established by New York State through the Greenway Act of 1991. The Greenway is committed to the preservation, enhancement and development of the world-renowned scenic, natural, historic, cultural and recreational resources of the Hudson River Valley that is also consistent with economic development goals and the tradition of municipal home rule.
 In order to assist with realizing these goals, the Greenway is charged with completing a Hudson River Valley Greenway Trail System. One component of that system is the “Hudson River Greenway Water Trail Program.” This program provides financial and technical assistance to site owners to help complete the Hudson River Greenway Water Trail. Launch and campsite owners located along the Hudson River or the Champlain Canal and within the designated Greenway Area and who are, or wish to become, a part of the water trail system are eligible to participate in the program. Site owners can undertake a variety of projects under this program. The following is a general list of projects that may be funded or provided technical assistance and is intended to provide only general guidance for applicants: - Creation of new launches or campsites
- Additional parking and restroom facilities at overcrowded boat launches
- Standardized on-site interpretive kiosks, including information about local businesses and cultural attractions, hotels, bed and breakfasts, and campgrounds
- Potable water
- Shower facilities
- Kayak storage racks
- Other innovative system-wide amenities or services will also be considered
For a checklist of launch site facilities please click here. For more information on launch facilities design please click here to go to the National Park Service document Logical Lasting Launches—5 MB PDF file.
For more information, or to report errors with this web page, contact Scott Keller, Trails and Special Projects Director by phone (518) 473-3835 or by email scott.keller@hudsongreenway.ny.gov. 
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