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For Applicants

The Hudson County Division of Planning is pleased to announce the 2026 funding cycle for the Hudson County Open Space, Recreation, and Historic Preservation Trust Fund.

The first step in the process is the submission of a Letter of Intent (LOI) for each project to be considered for a full application. The submission deadline for the LOI is Friday, February 27, 2026 at close of business. LOIs must be submitted electronically via GovPilot. Once you start the form, you cannot save and return later. We recommend drafting all responses in a separate document and copy/pasting into the form once finalized.

Please note that non-profit organizations with a 501(c)3 designation are required to partner with the municipality in which the project is located. We kindly encourage these entities to reach out to our office to set-up a pre-submission meeting.

Begin the LOI form here: https://www.govpilot.com/forms/main/74529b98-975/Letter-of-Intent/County-of-Hudson/NJ/7450/0

Eligible Projects under the County’s Open Space Trust Fund:

  • Acquisition of land for conservation and recreation purposes. Conservation easements to support trail development are also eligible. Maximum award: $1,500,000.
  • Development and redevelopment of land existing or acquired for recreational and/or conservation purposes. Maximum award: $750,000.
  • Preservation of historic properties, including the acquisition of such properties for historic purposes, rehabilitation/restoration plans and capital projects. Maximum award: $750,000. 

Who’s Eligible?

  • The County of Hudson;
  • All Hudson County government agencies and its affiliates;
  • Any of the twelve (12) municipalities in the County of Hudson; and
  • Local entities, non-profit corporations, and qualified charitable conservancies located within the County of Hudson that have received tax exemptions under section 501(c)3 of the 1954 Internal Revenue Code. Local entities are required to partner with the local municipality where the project is located.

Timeline for the 2026 Hudson County Open Space Trust Funding Cycle

 

Letters of Intent submittals due February 27, 2026
Full application submittal period April 2026 – May 2026*
Public hearing on funding recommendations July 2026*
Anticipated approval by Board of County Commissioners September 2026*

*tentative and subject to change

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