Watershed Forestry Field Trips Grant Program

Watershed Forestry Field Trips Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Watershed Agricultural Council Of The New York City Watersheds Inc
Amount: Up to US $4,845
Last Updated: November 24, 2025

Summary

The Watershed Forestry Field Trips Grant Program, administered by the Watershed Agricultural Council, offers funding for educational trips within the NYC Watershed. These immersive experiences allow participants to explore local reservoirs and understand the vital connection between forestry and water quality. Open to various organizations and classrooms, this program encourages learning about sustainable practices while enjoying the natural beauty of the watershed. Apply now to enhance your understanding of NYC's drinking water sources!

Overview

Watershed Agricultural Council The Watershed Agricultural Council (also known as “WAC” or “the Council”) works with farm and forest landowners in the New York City Watershed region to protect water quality on behalf of nine million New York residents. Field Trips Discover Your Watershed! Walk along the top of a dam for views of blue reservoirs. Hike through forests on trails and roadsenews_signup_button engineered to reduce water pollution. Meet the farmers who produce your food while also protecting the source of your drinking water. Catch glimpses of white-tailed deer, red squirrels, and eagles roaming the New York City Watershed’s wild areas. The most powerful way to learn about NYC’s remarkable water supply system is to experience it first-hand. WAC supports groups that want to understand how forests and people work together to provide NYC with some of the best drinking water on the planet. So, go on, discover your watershed forest-filtered water supple by applying for a Watershed Forestry Field Trip Grant today! Program Overview This competitive grant program awards funds to help pay for watershed forestry-related trips to the NYC Watershed.   All trips include a visit to a NYC-DEP drinking water reservoir.   There are 2 rounds of funding each year with applications due in early January & August and partial funding is often awarded primarily for transportation costs.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Any organization, community group, or 4-12th grade classroom in municipalities wholly or partially within the East and West of Hudson Watersheds or the 5 boroughs of NYC may apply.