Grants Support Tourism Amenities and Events Along New York’s Canals with an Emphasis on Accessibility
The NYS Canal Corporation and the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor are pleased to announce that 41 non-profit organizations and municipalities will receive 2026 NYS Canal System Tourism Infrastructure and Event Grants


All finishers will receive a mileage sticker and magnet and a pair of Canalway Challenge crew socks.
Photo: 1st Place, Along the Trail, Morning Glory (Little Falls) by Corey Adams, Little Falls, NY
Little Falls by Dave Warner, 2024 Winner
Fireworks over Lockport by Jeff Tracy; courtesy of Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor
Explore more than 500 miles of connected waterways and trails & experience the canals that transformed America.

Erie Canal Camping, Image by Parks and Trails New York