Advancing Culvert and Bridge Restoration in Coastal New Jersey Grant

The Hudson River Foundation invites proposals for culvert and bridge restoration projects in Coastal New Jersey, aiming to enhance aquatic connectivity and address issues related to flooding caused by undersized structures. This funding opportunity, up to $80,000, supports organizations in planning, designing, and engaging stakeholders for effective restoration. The project seeks to tackle habitat loss and improve infrastructure resilience, ultimately benefiting both wildlife and local communities.

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Hudson River Foundation
RFP: Advancing Culvert and Bridge Restoration in Coastal New Jersey
The New York-New Jersey Harbor & Estuary Program (HEP) is requesting proposals for culvert or bridge restoration projects in the New Jersey portion of the Hudson-Raritan Estuary in order to enhance aquatic connectivity and/or address undersized bridges or culverts that may cause flooding. This funding opportunity will support an organization in the assessment, identification, planning, and design of culvert or bridge restoration.
For six years, HEP's Aquatic Connectivity Through Climate-Ready Infrastructure project has addressed two of our region’s pressing issues in and around streams: habitat loss and flooding. Streams that were once free flowing are now crisscrossed with roads, which can affect the ability of fish to utilize aquatic habitat. Additionally, communities are exposed to flood risks due to undersized culverts and bridges. HEP is seeking proposals from partners interested in prioritizing and designing structures to replace the culverts and bridges that no longer serve people or wildlife. Projects should include both the identification of culverts or bridges for restoration using HEP’s toolkit, including assessments of stream road-crossings using NAACC protocol, if needed; and advancement of culvert or bridge restoration through planning, design, and/or stakeholder engagement and outreach.
This opportunity will support one project for up to $80,000.