Preproposal deadline: Tuesday, September 30, 2008

View the 2008-2009 Request for Proposals in PDF format (application materials can be downloaded below).

HUDSON RIVER FUND GRANTS

The purpose of the Hudson River Foundation is to make science integral to decision-making with regard to the Hudson River and its watershed and to support competent stewardship of this extraordinary resource. The programs of the Hudson River Fund pursue this mission by providing leadership and support for an integrated program of research, monitoring, modeling, synthesis, and education to the management of the resources of the Hudson River.

Under the terms of the Settlement Agreement that established it, the Hudson River Fund is dedicated to supporting

"scientific, ecological, and related public policy research on issues and matters of concern to the Hudson River, its tributaries and its drainage basin, with emphasis given, but not limited to, mitigating fishery impacts caused by power plants, providing information needed to manage the fishery resources of the Hudson River, understanding the factors related to the abundance and structure of fish populations, and gaining knowledge of the Hudson River ecosystem."

The geographical area of primary interest is the estuarine portion of the River (the mouth of New York Harbor to the Troy Dam, including the waterways and tributaries to the Harbor). However, the Foundation will consider proposals related to any part of the watershed or nearby coastal areas. Such areas are defined as those that either serve as seasonal habitats for biota of the estuary or influence the physical, chemical, or biological characteristics of the estuary in other ways.

Although the central purpose of the Hudson River Fund is to sponsor research in the natural sciences and public policy, the Foundation also assists in the coordination of research concerning the Hudson River system and promotes efforts leading to improved management policies. The Foundation seeks to advance understanding of the issues affecting the River by supporting the dissemination of information gained through Foundation-funded research programs and through other sources. The Foundation sponsors workshops and conferences, bringing together authorities working within the Hudson River Valley and elsewhere to discuss scientific and public policy issues. Reports from these meetings give direction for further scientific work and improve the information used as a basis for public policy decisions.

Preproposal deadline for Hudson River Fund Special Request for Proposals: Tuesday, September 30, 2008

APPLICATION MATERIALS:

View the 2008-2009 Request for Proposals in PDF format.

The forms below can be downloaded and submitted with preproposals, proposals and fellowship applications, as appropriate. Graduate Fellowship applicants should use "Proposal" forms. If forms do not download correctly, please contact the Hudson River Foundation at 212-483-7667.

Submission Instructions:

Preproposal applications must be submitted in one file in PDF format to: preproposal09@hudsonriver.org.

The PDF File must be named: PIs Last Name_first Initial.pdf (ex: Smith_J.pdf)

The e-mail subject line should read: PIs Last Name - Preproposal Submittal (ex: Smith - Preproposal Submittal)

Applicants will receive notification of receipt via e-mail. If you have not received confirmation within two business days please contact us at 212-483-7667.

Application Materials:

The following forms are available as Microsoft Excel files and in PDF format. The PDF files are editable. but you must have Acrobat Reader Version 8 or later in order to save them when working on them. Acrobat Reader is available free on the Adobe Web site.

  • Left click on the PDF files below to open and work in them (or right click to save them to your computer).
  • Right click and save the Microsoft Excel files to your computer in order to work in and save them.
  • Open the file. PDF files should open in Adobe Reader. You can type directly in these files, however, you must have Adobe Reader Version 8 or later in order to save them.
  • Please note:
    • Text is limited to the space shown in each box.
    • When typing in a field, the cursor will begin in the center left of the box and text will expand to fit accordingly.
    • Boxes asking for dollar amounts are limited to numeric values.
  • When the form is completed, select "Save As" and give the file an appropriate name.
  • When all files are complete, combine them into one PDF file with the appropriate label described above.
  • Preproposal Cover Page
  • PDF (Left click to open)
  • Excel (Right click to download)
  • Proposal Cover Page
  • PDF (Left click to open)
  • Excel (Right click to download)
  • Proposal Abstract
  • PDF (Left click to open)
  • Excel (Right click to download)
  • Proposal Budget Instructions
  • PDF (Left click to open)
  • Proposal Budget Summary
  • PDF (Left click to open)
  • Excel (Right click to download)

Grant Administration Materials:

  • Final Report Instructions
  • PDF (Left click to open)

Please see HRF Grant Administration Guidelines for more details.