MASSENA – The St. Lawrence River Research and Educational Fund (SLRREF) is now accepting applications for the 2027 funding cycle. 

The New York Power Authority established St. Lawrence River Research Environmental Education Fund (SLRREF) during the relicensing of the St. Lawrence-Franklin D. Roosevelt Power Project in 2003 by providing funding of just over $1 million.  

The St. Lawrence River Research and Education Fund provides financial support for environmental research education projects relating to the ecology of the St. Lawrence River watershed in the immediate vicinity of the St. Lawrence – FDR Power Project in Massena.  

To be eligible for funding, a project must pertain to waters and immediately adjoining terrestrial features of 1) the main stem of the St. Lawrence River or 2) the portion of St. Lawrence River tributaries that are within the St. Lawrence Valley. Projects within these tributaries shall have a definite relevance to the main stem river.  

The focus of projects will be the stretch of river between the City of Ogdensburg, New York and Summerstown, Ontario, although relevant areas upstream and downstream of this stretch-including international waters may be included as part of these projects.  

Proposals must be received by COB, December 31, 2026.  

Send proposals to Board Chair Jill Winters at Jill.Winters@nypa.gov.