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New York Environment Grants

Explore 145 grant opportunities

Environmentally Sustainable Communities in New York
$300,000
The New York Community Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

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.

Environment
Nonprofits
OPRHP Municipal Parks and Recreation Grant Program
$1,000,000
Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments in New York State for the construction and improvement of municipal parks and recreational facilities.

Recreation
City or township governments
2025 Empowering Resilient Communities Grant
$12,000
Community Foundation of Tompkins County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This grant provides flexible funding to nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and public agencies in Tompkins County that are working to strengthen community resilience and promote equity and social justice.

Community Development
City or township governments
Community Grants Program 2025-2026
Contact for amount
New York State Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2025

This program provides funding to New York-based community organizations and local government agencies for projects that promote sustainability and reduce environmental hazards through pollution prevention initiatives.

Environment
County governments
Municipal Parks and Recreation Grant Program
$1,000,000
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 7, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments in New York State for the development and improvement of public parks and recreational facilities that promote outdoor activities and enhance community well-being.

Recreation
City or township 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
Renew America’s Nonprofits Grant Program
$200,000
Sustainable Westchester
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This program provides funding for nonprofit organizations in New York to improve energy efficiency in their buildings, helping to reduce energy use and utility costs.

Environment
Nonprofits
New York’s Great Lakes Basin Small Grants Program
$40,000
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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.

Community Development
City or township governments
Sustainable Finger Lakes Neighborhood Mini-Grant Program
Contact for amount
Sustainable Finger Lakes
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This program provides financial support for community-led sustainability projects in the Finger Lakes region, focusing on environmental stewardship, social equity, and local collaboration.

Environment
Individuals
Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Trails Maintenance Fund
Contact for amount
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 19, 2025

This grant provides financial support for trail maintenance and restoration projects in Western New York, targeting nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools to enhance community connectivity and recreational experiences.

Environment
City or township governments
Public Realm Grants
$100,000
New York City Neighborhood Development Division
Local

Application Deadline

Apr 20, 2025

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in New York City to enhance commercial district public spaces through projects like lighting, murals, and wayfinding tools, fostering vibrant and safe environments for local businesses.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Pathways Grant Program
$100,000
City Parks Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations and collaborations focused on creating equitable and sustainable parks and open spaces in New York City, particularly benefiting under-resourced communities.

Environment
City or township governments
Farmers' Market Resiliency Grant 2025
$50,000
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYS Ag and Markets)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to help not-for-profit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions in New York enhance the resilience and sustainability of farmers' markets through infrastructure improvements, online capabilities, and marketing initiatives.

Agriculture
City or township governments
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
Bender Family Foundation Grant
$15,000
Bender Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community initiatives that promote arts, culture, education, history, and environmental projects in Albany and its surrounding areas.

Arts
Nonprofits
2025 Community Foundation Impact Grants
$15,000
Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups working on initiatives that address homelessness, disabilities, land conservation, and programs for new Americans, specifically benefiting the residents of Amsterdam, NY.

Housing
City or township governments
Niskayuna Community Foundation Grant 2025
$2,000
Niskayuna Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

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
CNYCF Community Grants Program
$150,000
Central New York Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Onondaga and Madison counties to implement innovative projects in areas such as arts, education, health, and the environment, with a focus on community impact and diversity.

Arts
City or township governments
NYC Green Fund Grassroots Grant Program 2025
Contact for amount
City Parks Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports grassroots organizations in New York City that are working on community-driven projects to improve public parks and open spaces, with a focus on environmental sustainability and community engagement.

Environment
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