Stream Corridor Management Pilot Program

Funds are available for Soil & Water Conservation Districts to implement Stream Corridor Management projects including, stream channel restoration, riparian buffer implementation, storm water culvert and roadside runoff control and public outreach and education.

The Request for proposal is listed on the Department of Agriculture and Markets website at https://agriculture.ny.gov/funding-opportunities

Prospective applicants with questions concerning this RFP should present those questions to:
Lauren Prezorski
New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets
10B Airline Drive
Albany, NY 12235
Email: Lauren.prezorski@agriculture.ny.gov

Proposal Submission Requirements:

Proposals for funding under the Stream Corridor Management Pilot Program must be submitted online through the Statewide Financial System (SFS) Vendor Portal. PROPOSALS MUST BE SUBMITTED through the SFS Vendor Portal by 4:00 p.m. local time on December 8, 2025, to be considered for funding. Applicants, and not computers or servers, are responsible for the timely submission of proposals. Proposals received after the scheduled date and time will not be accepted. Faxed, mailed or emailed proposals will not be accepted.

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:

Eligible Projects:
Eligible projects must be located within New York State. Preference will be given to projects within the Great Lakes Watershed and direct drainage to the ocean, as identified on page 3 of the RFP.
All proposed projects must meet the following criteria to be evaluated and scored:
• The project must fit appropriately within one of the four funding Tracks.
• The project must improve or protect water quality.
• The project must have the capability of being completed and invoiced within three years of the contract start date.
• The project must be consistent with New York State guidance and NRCS standards as appropriate.
• The project must have defined measurable outcomes and deliverables. If applicable, measurable sediment and/or nutrient reduction must be estimated at time of application.

Tracks 1 - 3
Projects proposed for Tracks 1, 2, or 3 must be for the implementation of conservation practices. All practices proposed for implementation must be designed and approved by a New York State licensed engineer or individual with appropriate Job Approval Authority. Proposals must identify relevant permits and confirm the ability to acquire such permits.

Track 4
Projects proposed for Track 4 must be pertinent to statewide education and/or outreach of stream corridor health, restoration, and/or protection. Such projects must include a realistic goal for information dissemination. The district must agree to make all printed/posted material available for review by the State Committee staff.
Track 4 projects may target a specific audience. The project may include printed material, social media, and/or in-person education and training.

Ineligible Projects: 
• Projects requesting funding for studies or preliminary planning.
• Projects requesting funding for land acquisition or easements.

Release RFP                                                 September 2025
Deadline for Questions                             November 21, 2025
Final Questions and Answers Posted - November 28, 2025
Deadline for Proposals                              December 8, 2025
Announce and Award Grants                   March 2026