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New York Environment Grants

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Farmland Protection Implementation Grants Program - Round 19
$2,000,000
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local entities in New York State for projects that protect viable farmland from development and promote agricultural conservation efforts.

Agriculture
County governments
Helen and Ritter Shumway Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Helen and Ritter Shumway Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support for conservation and historic preservation projects in Rochester, New York, and nearby areas, focusing on community improvement and capacity building.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Cowles Charitable Trust Grant
$10,000
The Cowles Charitable Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 24, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to 501(c)(3) organizations focused on the arts, education, ethical journalism, medical and climate research, and select national and international initiatives.

Arts
Nonprofits
Municipal Park Improvement Initiative Grant Program
$15,000
Albany County Legislature
Local

Application Deadline

Mar 2, 2026

Date Added

Feb 3, 2026

This funding program provides financial support to municipalities in Albany County for improving parks and recreational facilities to enhance community well-being and accessibility.

Recreation
City or township governments
Fields Pond Foundation Grant Program
$25,000
Fields Pond Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides financial support to community-based nature and land conservation organizations in New England and upper New York State to advance impactful conservation projects that benefit the environment and local communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Venable Foundation Grant
$10,000
Venable Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that serve low-income and underrepresented communities in various areas such as health, education, and legal services across specific major U.S. cities.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
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
Lunenfeld Beautification Grants
$1,000
Gardens Buffalo Niagara
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 29, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and community groups in Buffalo for public gardening and beautification projects that enhance community spaces and promote environmental sustainability.

Environment
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
Agriculture Energy Audit Program
Contact for amount
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2024

This program provides free energy audits to eligible farms in New York to help them identify ways to save on energy costs and improve efficiency.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Community Donor Advised Funds
$1,000
Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 8, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the northern Chautauqua region for projects that enhance community development and address local needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
NYCHA Resident Climate Action Grants
$15,000
Public Housing Community Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 21, 2026

Date Added

Feb 2, 2026

This program provides funding to residents of New York City Housing Authority developments to create and implement innovative climate action and sustainability projects that benefit their communities.

Environment
Individuals
Port Infrastructure Request for Proposals (RFP) 6041
$100,000,000
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 26, 2026

Date Added

Dec 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that improve maritime port infrastructure in New York to facilitate the growth of the offshore wind industry while ensuring additional benefits for other maritime activities.

Infrastructure
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
New York’s Great Lakes Basin Small Grants Program
$40,000
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 27, 2026

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-driven environmental projects in New York's Great Lakes Basin, targeting local governments, non-profits, and educational institutions focused on improving water quality, habitat restoration, and sustainability.

Environment
Nonprofits
Municipal Waste Reduction and Rcycling. Prgrm. 24
Contact for amount
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2027

Date Added

Nov 7, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities in New York State for improving recycling infrastructure and waste management initiatives, including the development of facilities and equipment for effective waste reduction and recycling.

Environment
City or township 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
New York State Community Gardens Soil Testing Program
$40,000
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 15, 2024

This program provides free soil testing services to food-producing community gardens in New York State, helping gardeners ensure their soil is safe and healthy for growing produce.

Agriculture
Individuals
Chesapeake Bay Small Watershed Grants Program
$750,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 2, 2026

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This program provides funding for community-driven conservation projects that improve water quality and habitat in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, targeting local organizations, governments, and educational institutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Regenerate New York 2026 - Small Projects
$50,000
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

Date Added

Jan 17, 2026

This grant provides funding to private landowners and nonprofit organizations in rural New York to restore and regenerate forestlands through various forestry practices, with a focus on supporting underserved communities.

Natural Resources
Individuals