How much funding does Watershed Forestry Field Trips Grant Program provide?

Watershed Forestry Field Trips Grant Program provides Up to US $4,845 in funding.

When is the deadline for Watershed Forestry Field Trips Grant Program?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is Watershed Forestry Field Trips Grant Program offered?

Watershed Forestry Field Trips Grant Program runs on an annual cycle.

Watershed Forestry Field Trips Grant Program

Q: Who is eligible for Watershed Forestry Field Trips Grant Program?

Geography: In the New York City Watershed region to protect water quality on behalf of nine million New York.

Watershed Agricultural Council Of The New York City Watersheds Inc

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Funding Amount

Up to US $4,845

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “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.”

Can we apply?

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Geography

In the New York City Watershed region to protect water quality on behalf of nine million New York

Other requirements

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.

Overview

Funder: Watershed Agricultural Council Of The New York City Watersheds Inc

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!

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.
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

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.