The Understory's Regional ResilienceGrant 2026
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The Regional Resilience Grants programme is a US$4 million funding initiativesupporting locally led projects that strengthen social and ecological resilience in New York's Hudson Valley. It supports projects in four areas: culture, ecology, food and farming, and shelter. The programme expects to award approximately 60–70 grants, with funding based on the project's scope, community impact and feasibility.
Requirements checklist
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Applicant must be an eligible nonprofit organization, municipal or county government, school, college, university, public or association library, faith-based institution, or a project operating under an eligible fiscal sponsor.
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The project must take place in one or more of the ten eligible Hudson Valley counties in New York State.
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Submit a clear project narrative, milestones, detailed project budget and current organizational budget.
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Provide a W-9 and proof of eligibility, such as tax-exempt documentation or an eligible fiscal sponsorship agreement.
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Supply financial statements and board information where applicable.
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Include confirmation letters from named project partners, if applicable.
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Individual applicants cannot receive grants directly.
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The project must be completed within two years of the award.