New York Energy Grants

The NYFIRST medical school grant program aims to support the recruitment or retention of exceptional life science researchers at New York State medical schools. The program offers a maximum grant of $1.0 million, with a requirement for grantees to provide $2 in matching funds for every $1 of NYFIRST program assistance. Eligible expenses include laboratory establishment or upgrades, purchase of capital equipment and specialized supplies, and working capital for professional staff costs. Eligible applicants are limited to medical schools in New York State, and the recruited or retained Principal Investigator must have a history of translational research and be pursuing innovative solutions for unmet clinical needs with a clear path to commercialization. Additionally, the talent must demonstrate a history of entrepreneurship, be tenured or on a tenure track, hire from outside New York State or retain full-time scientists or doctoral students/post-doctoral fellows, and have potential for significant life sciences economic development benefits in New York State. For detailed eligibility requirements, funding criteria, and application guidelines, potential applicants should refer to the Life Sciences Initiative Program Guidelines for the New York Fund for Innovation in Research and Scientific Talent (NYFIRST) Program.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and individual artists in Fulton, Montgomery, and Saratoga Counties to create public art projects that engage the community and enhance arts participation.

This program provides funding for community-based arts projects in Fulton, Montgomery, and Saratoga Counties, aimed at enhancing public engagement and accessibility to the arts.

The Northern New York Community Foundation is accepting applications for the Dr. D. Susan Badenhausen Legacy Fund, offering grants between $10,000 to $100,000 to charitable organizations in St. Lawrence County that work in arts and culture, conservation and wildlife preservation, education, and health and well-being, with a deadline of October 18, 2024.

This grant provides funding for the rehabilitation of historic properties in small rural communities along the Erie Canal in New York, aiming to enhance local tourism and economic development.

This fellowship supports emerging and underrepresented women and non-binary artists in New York City by providing them with the opportunity to develop and exhibit their work, along with access to mentorship and professional development resources.

The Research and Education Grant program funds projects that result in gains in farmer knowledge, awareness, skills, and attitudes that are then applied to make measurable on-farm changes leading to greater sustainability. Donor Name: Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education State: Selected States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/06/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 4 Years Details: The focus on farmer behavior change is a key requirement of this grant program. A wide variety of topics can be funded by Northeast SARE, including marketing and business, crop production, raising livestock, aquaculture, social sustainability, urban and Indigenous agriculture and much more. Other aspects of projects funded through the Northeast SARE program include those that address climate-smart agriculture practices intended to improve ecological, social, and economic resilience to climate change; increase carbon sequestration; and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Climate-smart practices include reduced and no-till, cover crops, prescribed grazing, ruminant feed management, manure management, fertilizer management, and on-farm energy efficiency. In addition, projects may address traditional ecological knowledge. Funding Information Awards typically range from $30,000 to $250,000. Grant Period Typical project length is 2 to 3 years. The maximum project length allowed is 3.5 years. Geographical Focus  The Northeast region includes Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, West Virginia, Vermont, and Washington, D.C. Eligible Applicants Research and Education Grants are open to anyone who works with farmers, including personnel at nonprofit organizations, colleges and universities, Cooperative Extension, municipalities, tribal governments, state departments of agriculture, federal agencies, research farms and experiment stations, for-profit business entities (such as private consultants, farmers and veterinary practices), etc. Northeast SARE encourages projects submitted from or in collaboration with women, the LGBTQIA+ community, and Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC). Additionally, they encourage projects submitted from or in collaboration with Minority Serving Institutions (including 1890s and other historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, and tribal colleges and universities) and other organizations in the Northeast that work with historically underserved communities. Your organization must have the legal structure and financial capacity to receive and implement a Northeast SARE contract, including expending funds needed for the project prior to receiving reimbursements from Northeast SARE; advance payments are not possible. Projects must take place within the Northeast region. Applicants and host organizations may be located outside of the Northeast region if the project activities and the farmers served are located within the Northeast region. For more information, visit Northeast SARE.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and local governments in New York to develop infrastructure projects that improve food access and resilience in underserved communities.

The Con Edison is currently seeking social justice grant proposals to empower communities to address climate resiliency. Donor Name: Con Edison State: New York City: New York City and Westchester Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/03/2024 Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Con Edison is seeking to support organizations whose mission and purpose focus on actionable social justice programming. Their initiatives should be centered in, created for, and implemented by disadvantaged and historically marginalized communities. Proposals should address the intersectional issues of extreme heat & humidity, extreme weather events, and/or precipitation & flooding with the outcome of building and advancing resiliency in these areas. Con Edison will prioritize proposals from organizations/organizational partnerships that: Center and emerge from communities that have been historically marginalized and disadvantaged, including educational institutions who can demonstrate an extensive history of community partnerships. Have a history of organizing around justice issues (environmental justice and/or climate justice preferred). Have a strong leadership team (staff, board, volunteers) that reflects the demographic make-up of their communities. Are highly engaged and interactive with the identified community members and able to demonstrate a high level of community input into the project/plan. Clearly stated policy and advocacy goals related to the disproportionate climate impacts within the communities they serve. Can demonstrate that their project will have meaningful impact for their communities. Funding Information A total of up to $1M will be available for seed funding of programs across successful grantees in the first year, with proposed programs beginning their work in July 2024. Priority Populations Every program that Con Edison will be considering for support under the Social Justice focus area must serve disadvantaged and/or historically marginalized communities across Con Edison territory. New York State’s Climate Justice Working Group has highlighted criteria for disadvantaged communities which includes: Communities of color (racial and ethnic minorities) Those exposed by potential pollution exposures Those impacted by land use associated with historical discrimination and divestment Those exposed to potential climate change risks Low- and Moderate-Income communities Those with poor health outcomes and sensitivities Housing energy and communications. What Programs Qualify? (includes, but not limited to): Programs and efforts to build awareness, understanding of environmental and climate burdens, and action to address climate change preparation and mitigation while serving historically marginalized and disadvantaged communities Programs that address the impact of climate-driven extreme temperatures on vulnerable populations through the implementation of skills-based trainings centered on community preparedness, organizing, and advocacy Programs that educate communities on the urban heat island and that provide the unique perspective of those communities to policy makers and other leaders Efforts that convene community leadership across sectors to consider and build plans for climate change impact and urban heat mitigation in targeted communities Project must be located within the state of New York with a priority for the five boroughs and Westchester within CECONY service territories and in historically marginalized and state-designated disadvantaged communities. Eligibility Criteria  Have a track record and mission of working with and for disadvantaged and historically marginalized communities to improve the quality of life of residents and community-based needs. Project must serve beneficiaries located within the state of New York with a priority for the five boroughs and Westchester, within Con Edison’s service territories and historically marginalized and state designated disadvantaged community. Organizations must be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable entity, as described in Section 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code. In a collective group scenario, a designated 501(c)(3) nonprofit is required as the fiscal agent for funding. For more information, visit Con Edison.

This program provides financial support to small and mid-sized farms in Ulster County, New York, to enhance their economic viability, energy efficiency, and climate resilience.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations serving the Bronxville, Eastchester, Mount Vernon, Tuckahoe, and Yonkers areas for specific community improvement projects and enhancements.

This funding provides $3,000 to emerging individual artists and artist collectives based in Queens, New York, to support the creation of new artistic projects across various disciplines.

This grant provides financial support to non-profit organizations in Tompkins County for short-term projects that address significant community needs.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in New York State to develop design plans for capital improvement projects that enhance community engagement and ensure long-term sustainability.

This program provides substantial funding to nonprofit arts and culture organizations in New York State for large-scale capital improvement projects that enhance community access and cultural enrichment.

This grant provides financial support to Brooklyn-based women artists and arts administrators for professional development activities that enhance their entrepreneurial skills and sustain their creative careers.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in New York State for collaborative projects that promote sustainable food systems, climate-resilient housing, or renewable energy community development across New York City, Long Island, and the Lower Hudson Valley.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in New York State to make significant improvements to their facilities and equipment, promoting accessibility, sustainability, and community engagement.

This funding opportunity supports organizations proposing innovative projects that address emerging healthcare challenges, particularly for historically marginalized communities in New York.

This fund provides financial support for innovative programs that address the needs of older adults, youth development, and labor relations education in Monroe County, NY.