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GRANT PROGRAMS AND APPLICATIONS

community garden with garden beds in Tusten New York
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The Delaware River serves as a flyway for the annual migration of Northeastern Monarch Butterflies from their summer breeding grounds to their wintering roosts in central Mexico. Upper Delaware Scenic Byway, Inc. challenges organizations to help its mission of promoting butterfly habitat through programs and events that educate the public about pollinator gardens, teach young people about butterflies, advertise the presence of butterflies along the byway, and other creative ideas. Apply for up to $1,500, with awards for single projects and events generally receiving up to $500.

Promoting Monarch Butterflies on the Byway

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SIGNAGE ALONG THE BYWAY

Businesses and non-profit organizations that are considering new or refurbished signage along the Upper Delaware Scenic Byway may seek up to $500 in matching funds for the signs to be located in close proximity to New York State Route 97. Any required permits are the responsibility of the applicant.

exterior signage for replica fort, Fort Delaware, in Narrowsburg New York
Upper Delaware Scenic Byway during Fall with roadway right next to Delaware River
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Owners of private and public properties along the designated NYS Route 97 Scenic Byway that would benefit from selective vegetative clearing to restore or improve travelers’ views of the Upper Delaware River from the highway may nominate their sites for these non matching funds. Trimming work will be performed by certified professionals and follow a work plan agreed to by the property owner. Any work planned within NYS Department of Transportation or Department of Environmental Conservation rights-of-way must be pre-approved by that agency.

VISTA ENHANCEMENTS

colonial man carrying lantern at Fort Delaware in Narrowsburg New York

CULTURE AND HISTORY ALONG THE BYWAY

Grants will be awarded for projects and events that promote the rich culture and history associated with the New York State Route 97 Upper Delaware Scenic Byway. Funded initiatives must have a focus that supports the state-designated byway’s mission and the activities will be open to everyone. Non-profit organizations or equivalent entities may apply for up to $1,500.

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BROCHURES

“Meet us on the Byway” map travelogue

The Monarch Butterfly: Fostering the flyway by the byway

Spread the Word: Not the Weed! Battle the Invasion of Japanese Knotweed on our Native Plants, Riverbanks, and Views

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