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.
Special Request for Proposals
Hudson River Foundation
Requests Proposals for Research in Connection with the
Recovery of American Shad in the Hudson River
Deadline for Special Request for Shad Research Proposals: Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Potential investigators must contact the Foundation's Science Director, Dr. Dennis Suszkowski (dennis@hudsonriver.org or 212-483-7667) prior to submitting a proposal. Investigators should use the forms available below.
View the Special Request for Proposals for Research in Connection with Recovery of American Shad in the Hudson River in PDF format.
APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Deadline for Hudson River Fund Full Proposals: Tuesday, December 9, 2008
View the 2009 Request for Proposals in PDF format.
The forms below should be downloaded and submitted with all proposals. If forms do not download correctly, please contact the Hudson River Foundation at 212-483-7667.
Submission Instructions:
Proposal applications must be submitted in one file in PDF format to: proposal09@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 - Proposal Submittal (ex: Smith - Proposal 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.
- Proposal Budget Instructions
- PDF (Left click to open)
Grant Administration Materials:
- Final Report Instructions
- PDF (Left click to open)
Please see HRF Grant Administration Guidelines for more details.
Hudson River Estuary Maps
Hudson River Estuary Maps are available for download in PDF format:
