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New York Environment Grants

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Passenger and Freight Rail Assistance Program (PFRAP)
$101,800,000
New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides capital for public and private entities to improve and modernize rail and port infrastructure in New York State, with a focus on enhancing sustainability and reducing emissions.

Environment
Small businesses
Hudson Valley Community Grants
$20,000
Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley (CFHV)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2024

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Dutchess, Putnam, and Ulster Counties, New York, to support innovative community projects that benefit diverse and underserved populations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP)
$15,000,000
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 15, 2024

This program provides funding to local governments and non-profit organizations for projects that improve water quality, enhance flood resilience, and protect drinking water sources across the state.

Environment
City or township governments
Community Foundation Competitive Grants
$75,000
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Western New York to support community-driven projects that address local needs and align with the Foundation's strategic goals.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Curatorial Fellowship
$3,500
Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This fellowship provides a paid opportunity for emerging curators in the Bronx to gain hands-on experience in organizing exhibitions that explore the role of art in social and political activism.

Arts
Nonprofits
Investments Supporting Partnerships in Recovery Ecosystems Initiative
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects in the Appalachian region that help individuals recovering from substance use disorders gain access to job training and employment services, fostering sustainable recovery and economic independence.

Food and Nutrition
City or township governments
Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant
$2,500
U.S. Forest Service
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This program provides funding to rural fire departments with populations of 10,000 or less to help them purchase essential wildland firefighting equipment.

Natural Resources
County governments
Livestock Foundation’s Community Grant Program
$10,000
Livestock Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This program provides financial support for specific projects that enhance the community and its resources in Delaware County, New York, targeting registered nonprofits and public organizations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Performing Artist in Residence Program
$8,000
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support and resources for New York City-based performing artists to create and present original works that explore the connection between humans and nature at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

Environment
Individuals
HRE River Education
$100,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for educational projects that promote environmental learning and stewardship in the Hudson River Estuary, particularly targeting underserved communities and local organizations.

Environment
City or township governments
Rural Health Network Development Program
Contact for amount
New York State Department of Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This program provides funding to not-for-profit organizations to improve healthcare access and collaboration among providers in rural communities facing unique health challenges.

Health
Nonprofits
Creative Equations Fund
$15,000
Brooklyn Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Brooklyn-based artists, small arts organizations, cultural entrepreneurs, and researchers dedicated to social justice and community impact through the arts.

Arts
Private institutions of higher education
Community Environmental Education Centers
$3,000,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community-based organizations in New York to establish or improve environmental education centers that promote awareness and action on climate issues in disadvantaged communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Niskayuna Community Foundation Grant
$2,000
Niskayuna Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $2,000 for projects that improve the quality of life for residents in Niskayuna through initiatives in health, arts, community development, conservation, and recreation.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
City or township governments
Park and Trail Partnership Grants
$2,500,000
Parks & Trails New York and NYS OPRHP
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations dedicated to enhancing and maintaining New York's public parks, trails, and historic sites through various improvement and educational initiatives.

Environment
Nonprofits
Manhattan Community Awards Program 2026
$10,000
New York Department of Education (DOE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This program provides funding for small-scale community projects in Manhattan that address local needs in areas such as education, climate resilience, anti-gun violence, and composting.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Capacity Building Grant Program
$150,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small nonprofits and local governments in the Chesapeake Bay region to strengthen their organizational capacity and enhance community and environmental initiatives.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Empire Wind Small Community Grants Program
$100,000
Empire Wind
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 18, 2024

This program provides funding to established non-profits in New York City, particularly in Southwest Brooklyn and Sunset Park, to support community projects that promote social and environmental benefits, with a focus on sustainability and the offshore wind industry.

Environment
Nonprofits
GoodUse Program to help Nonprofits Improve Facility Efficiency
$100,000
Southface Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This program provides matching funds to nonprofit organizations in specific U.S. regions for energy efficiency upgrades to their existing buildings, helping them save on utility costs and enhance sustainability.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Wild East Action Fund –
$75,000
Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to government entities and nonprofit organizations for projects that protect land, enhance community resilience, and support conservation planning in the Appalachian Trail region.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits