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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
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
John and Dorotha VanNess Family Fund
$25,000
Northern New York Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations working to improve the quality of life in the greater Potsdam area through various community-focused projects.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
OPRHP Municipal Parks and Recreation Grant Program
$1,000,000
New York 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
Northeast Forests and Rivers Fund
$300,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, governments, and educational institutions for projects that restore and sustain healthy rivers, forests, and grasslands to support diverse wildlife in the Northeast.

Environment
Nonprofits
2024 Establishing Large Forests (ELF)
$4,500,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 4, 2024

This funding opportunity supports private landowners in New York State to establish new forested areas of at least five acres, promoting climate change mitigation and environmental sustainability.

Environment
Small businesses
Climate Smart Communities Grant Program
$2,000,000
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This program provides funding to New York State municipalities for projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance climate change resilience.

Environment
City or township governments
Timber for Transit Program
Contact for amount
Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
NE-DBIC Dairy Farm Improvement & Modernization Grant
$100,000
Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 29, 2025

This grant provides financial support to dairy farmers and related organizations in the Northeast to improve farm operations, enhance milk quality, and address climate challenges.

Agriculture
Private institutions of higher education
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
Parks, Preservation and Heritage in New York
$675,000
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation (OPRHP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to municipalities, state agencies, and not-for-profit organizations in New York for the development and improvement of parks, historic properties, and heritage areas.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund
$2,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Emma Barnsley Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Emma Barnsley Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 16, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Texas and New York that focus on animal welfare, environmental protection, and veterinary education, particularly in areas like Crane, Midland, Odessa, and Manhattan.

Environment
Nonprofits
Northern New York Agricultural Development Program
$300,000
Northern New York Agricultural Development Program
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2024

This grant provides funding for agricultural research, education, and technical assistance projects aimed at improving farming practices in the Northern New York region, specifically targeting operating farms and agricultural research facilities.

Law Justice and Legal Services
County governments
Capital Design Grants
$500,000
New York State Council on the Arts
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

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.

Arts
Nonprofits
Forest Economy Program
Contact for amount
Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

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.

Community Development
City or township governments
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
Large Capital Improvement Grants Program
$10,000,000
New York State Council on the Arts
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

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.

Arts
Nonprofits
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