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Smart Growth Community Planning and Zoning Grant Program
$2,000,000
New York State Department of State
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities and non-profit organizations in New York State for planning and zoning projects that promote sustainable development, environmental protection, and affordable housing.

Community Development
City or township governments
Tourism Product Development Grant Program
$20,000
Chautauqua County
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2024

Date Added

Aug 14, 2024

The Chautauqua County Tourism Product Development Grant Program, with a deadline of 10/01/2024, offers $10,000 to $100,000 for projects that enhance tourism and recreation opportunities, increase visibility, and promote overnight stays in the county, with a focus on event development, marketing, and attraction enhancement.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Direct Entry Pre-Apprenticeship (DEPA) Programs Request for Applications (RFA)
$2,000,000
New York Department of Labor
State

Application Deadline

Jun 28, 2024

Date Added

Mar 30, 2024

The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) is making up to $2 million in State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula (SAEF) funding available under the Direct Entry Pre-Apprenticeship Programs (DEPA) Request for Applications (RFA). The purpose of the RFA is to: 1. Provide funding for DEPA programs to support approximately 300 participants; and2. Support entry into NYS Registered Apprenticeship (RA) programs for underrepresented populations including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.NYSDOL is particularly interested in supporting DEPA programs that provide participants with training and exposure to various trades and offer opportunities for entry into RA training programs. Targeted industries include, but are not limited to, Building and Construction, Manufacturing, and Information Technology (IT).Although grantmaking activities will transition from the Grants Gateway to the Statewide Financial System (SFS) on January 16, 2024, applications for this funding opportunity will continue to be accepted through Grants Gateway until the submission deadline date of March 29, 2024.Note: With the transition of grantmaking activities from the Grants Gateway to SFS, prequalification will be unavailable from December 15, 2023 through January 16, 2024. After January 16, 2024, organizations will prequalify in SFS. If an organization is prequalified at the time of the cutover, their prequalification status will move over to SFS. Additional information regarding prequalification can be found at https://grantsmanagement.ny.gov/transition-SFS.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Promoting Wellness and Healing in Communities
$750,000
New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 16, 2025

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and local entities in New York State to implement programs that promote mental wellness, resilience, and healing from trauma.

Health
Nonprofits
Community Grants Program
$150,000
Central New York Community Foundation (CNYCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public entities for innovative projects that improve the quality of life for residents in Onondaga and Madison counties, focusing on areas such as arts, education, health, and the environment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Translational Research Projects
$8,000,000
New York State Department of Health (NYS DOH) - Spinal Cord Injury Research Board (SCIRB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for New York State researchers working on advanced projects to develop and improve treatments for spinal cord injuries, aiming to translate scientific discoveries into clinical applications.

Health
City or township governments
HealthySteps August 2024 Expansion
$24,199,950
New York Office of Mental Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the expanded implementation of an evidence-based program that delivers integrated services to young children and their families in pediatric healthcare settings across New York State.

Capacity Building
Small businesses
Municipal Food Scraps Recycling Grants - 2024
$1,250,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to New York State municipalities for developing or expanding food scraps recycling programs to promote sustainable waste management and reduce landfill waste.

Environment
City or township governments
Mid Atlantic Tours Program
Contact for amount
Mid Atlantic Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local governments in the Mid-Atlantic region to host live performances and community engagement activities featuring artists, with a focus on accessibility and geographic diversity.

Arts
Nonprofits
ISGP 1 Aquatic Invasive Species Spread Prevention or Boat Decontamination
$250,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and academic institutions in New York State for projects aimed at preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species through education, outreach, and direct action initiatives.

Environment
City or township governments
Green Resiliency Grants
$1,500,000
New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to New York State municipalities and eligible organizations for implementing green infrastructure projects that improve water quality and enhance resilience against flooding and extreme weather events.

Environment
City or township governments
Tactical Team Grant Program
$75,000
New York Division of Homeland Security
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local, county, and tribal law enforcement tactical teams in New York State to improve their readiness for high-risk incidents, such as active shooter situations and counter-terrorism operations.

Safety
City or township governments
Hudson River Valley Greenway Conservancy Trail Grant
$250,000
New York State Greenway Conservancy for the Hudson River Valley (HRVG)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 7, 2024

This grant provides financial support to municipalities and non-profit organizations in selected New York counties for various recreational trail projects, including construction, planning, rehabilitation, and educational initiatives.

Environment
Nonprofits
Occupational Safety and Health Training and Education
$5,900,000
New York Department of Labor
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to deliver training and education programs that enhance workplace safety and health across New York State.

Safety
Small businesses
Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative
$2,500,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in the Appalachian region for projects that promote economic diversification and workforce development in communities impacted by coal industry job losses.

Workforce Development
State governments
Community Fund for the Gore Mountain Region Grant
$1,000
Adirondack Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 9, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, public schools, and local government entities in specific towns of New York State to enhance community life through projects in beautification, education, culture, and services for youth, seniors, and veterans.

Community Development
Nonprofits
RFA#20545 HIV/STI/HCV Prevention for YMSM -Reissue
$533,333
New York Department of Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 7, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to support organizations in Central New York-Southern Tier that provide innovative HIV, STI, and Hepatitis C prevention services for young gay men and young men who have sex with men, particularly focusing on communities of color.

Health
City or township governments
Housing for Everyone Grant Program
$250,000
TD Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $200,000 each to nonprofit organizations and local government entities that help low- to moderate-income homeowners overcome challenges related to maintaining their homes.

Housing
Nonprofits
Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund
$2,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance fish and wildlife habitats, improve water quality, and promote outdoor recreation within the Delaware River watershed, targeting nonprofits, educational institutions, government agencies, and Tribal organizations.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Recreational Trails Program Educational Funding
$300,000
New York Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities, nonprofits, and public agencies in New York State for the development and maintenance of recreational trails and related facilities for various user groups.

Recreation
State governments