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New York grants for Special district governments

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Honda Corporate Funding - Community Event Sponsorships
$25,000
Honda USA Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and schools for community events that promote cultural enrichment, connection, and civic engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Volunteer Fire Infrastructure & Response Equipment (V-FIRE) Grant Program
$1,000,000
New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 25, 2026

Date Added

Dec 22, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to volunteer fire departments in New York State for upgrading facilities and purchasing essential equipment to enhance emergency response capabilities.

Safety
Nonprofits
Expanding Inpatient Psychiatric Capacity (Round 2)
$7,000,000
New York Office of Mental Health
State

Application Deadline

Mar 11, 2026

Date Added

Jan 7, 2026

This funding opportunity provides capital to New York State hospitals and nonprofit organizations to expand and improve inpatient psychiatric services, particularly for individuals with acute mental health needs, including those with dual diagnoses.

Health
City or township governments
Round 20 Farmland Protection Implementation Grants
$3,000,000
New New York Department of Agriculture and Markets
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 19, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to counties, municipalities, and conservation organizations for acquiring agricultural conservation easements to protect viable farmland in New York from being converted to non-farm uses.

Agriculture
City or township governments
Catalyst Program Grant
$3,000,000
Northern Border Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports rural communities in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont by providing financial assistance for projects that stimulate economic growth, improve infrastructure, and enhance local services in areas with fewer than 5,000 residents.

Community Development
State governments
Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
Contact for amount
New York State Office of Mental Health
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 24, 2024

This grant provides funding for community-based mental health teams to deliver intensive, personalized support and treatment to adults with serious mental illnesses who struggle with traditional healthcare services.

Health
Nonprofits
Timber for Transit Program
$5,000,000
Northern Border Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This program provides funding for applied research and demonstration projects that utilize advanced wood materials in transportation infrastructure, prioritizing initiatives that enhance resilience to extreme weather and support economically distressed communities.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Area Development Program
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to state and local governments in the Appalachian Region for projects that enhance critical infrastructure and promote business and workforce development to stimulate economic growth and resilience.

Community Development
Special district governments
Capital for Expanding CPEPs Round 2
$5,000,000
New York Office of Mental Health
State

Application Deadline

Mar 24, 2026

Date Added

Jan 7, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to hospitals, government entities, and non-profit organizations in New York State to establish or improve emergency psychiatric services for individuals in behavioral health crises.

Health
City or township governments
Forest Economy Program
$1,000,000
Northern Border Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This program provides funding to support community development, workforce training, and sustainable business initiatives in the forest-based economy of rural areas in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont.

Natural Resources
State governments
Municipal Waste Reduction and Rcycling. Prgrm. 24
$2,000,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2027

Date Added

Nov 7, 2024

This program provides funding to municipalities in New York State for projects that improve recycling and waste management infrastructure, such as building facilities and purchasing equipment.

Environment
City or township governments
Local Government Efficiency Grant Program
$1,250,000
New York State Department of State (DOS)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 4, 2026

Date Added

May 3, 2024

This program provides financial support to local governments in New York to improve efficiency and service delivery through collaborative projects in areas like technology, emergency services, and clean energy.

Community Development
County governments
CAFO Enhanced Nutrient and Methane Management Program
$21,000,000
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 15, 2024

This program provides funding to Soil and Water Conservation Districts to help CAFO-permitted farmers improve manure management practices, reduce methane emissions, and enhance nutrient conservation.

Agriculture
Special district governments
Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)
$253,000,000
New York State Office of Victim Services
State

Application Deadline

Mar 23, 2026

Date Added

Jan 14, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations delivering essential services to crime victims across New York State, particularly focusing on underserved communities and those affected by violence.

Law Justice and Legal Services
City or township governments
Hudson River Estuary Local Stewardship Planning Grant
$30,548,053
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and nonprofit organizations in New York State for planning projects that improve environmental stewardship and resilience within the Hudson River Estuary Watershed.

Environment
Nonprofits
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)
$10,000,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This initiative provides funding to support large-scale economic development projects across the Appalachian region, focusing on workforce development, business growth, infrastructure improvements, and community capacity building.

Community Development
Nonprofits
New York State Community World Cup Grant Program
$70,000
New York State Empire State Development (ESD)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

Date Added

Jan 19, 2026

This funding program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and local development groups in New York State to host community viewing events for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, promoting regional engagement and economic activity.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Agriculture and Food Systems Workforce Development Grant
$500,000
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
State

Application Deadline

Apr 28, 2026

Date Added

Jan 28, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and municipal entities in New York to develop and enhance workforce training programs in agriculture and food systems, addressing labor shortages and preparing individuals for careers in these industries.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
FAST New York Shovel-Ready Grant Program
$1,000,000
New York State Empire State Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This program provides funding and support to municipalities and designated organizations in New York State to develop and improve large industrial sites, attracting major employers in key industries like semiconductor and high-tech manufacturing.

Infrastructure
County governments
Town of East Hampton Water Quality Improvement Grant
Contact for amount
Town of East Hampton (Natural Resources Department)
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 16, 2026

Date Added

May 31, 2024

This grant provides funding to East Hampton Town departments, villages, nonprofits, and commercial entities for projects that improve local water quality through pollution reduction and habitat restoration initiatives.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses