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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 program provides financial assistance to eligible applicants for projects that protect agricultural land and support the sustainability of New York's farming industry.

Agriculture
County governments
ISGP 1 Aquatic Species Prevent or Boat Decon.
$250,000
New York Dept of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Dec 17, 2025

Date Added

Oct 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to municipalities, non-profits, and academic institutions in New York State to implement projects that prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species through education, inspection, and boat decontamination efforts.

Environment
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
ISGP 1 Aquatic Invasive Species Spread Prevention or Boat Decontamination
$250,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Dec 17, 2025

Date Added

Oct 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and academic institutions in New York State for projects aimed at preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species through education, outreach, and direct action initiatives.

Environment
City or township governments
Regional School Food Infrastructure 2025 (Round 3)
$5,000,000
New York Department of Agriculture and Markets
State

Application Deadline

Jan 20, 2026

Date Added

Sep 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $5 million each to two eligible regions in New York State to improve school food infrastructure, promote local farm products in school meals, and support workforce development in related fields.

Agriculture
City or township governments
Open Space Conservation Grant Program
$3,500,000
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 18, 2026

Date Added

Nov 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports not-for-profit organizations, municipalities, and Indian Nations or Tribes in acquiring land for conservation and recreational purposes that enhance environmental sustainability and community resilience in New York State.

Environment
Nonprofits
Municipal Waste Reduction and Rcycling. Prgrm. 24
$2,000,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2027

Date Added

Nov 7, 2024

This program provides funding to municipalities in New York State for projects that improve recycling and waste management infrastructure, such as building facilities and purchasing equipment.

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
State governments
HRE Local Stewardship Planning Round 47
Contact for amount
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and nonprofit organizations in New York State for planning projects that improve environmental stewardship and resilience within the Hudson River Estuary Watershed.

Environment
Nonprofits
ISGP 2 Invasive Species Rapid Response and Control
$250,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Dec 17, 2025

Date Added

Oct 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports municipalities, non-profits, and academic institutions in New York State to combat the ecological and economic impacts of invasive species through various control, research, and restoration projects.

Environment
City or township governments
F25AS00283 2025 State and Interstate Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plan Grant Program
$150,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. states, territories, and eligible Indian tribes for implementing approved plans to prevent and manage invasive aquatic species.

Environment
State governments
Invasive Species Grant Program
$250,000
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 17, 2025

Date Added

Oct 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities, academic institutions, and non-profit organizations in New York State for projects that prevent and manage the impact of invasive species on local ecosystems.

Environment
Nonprofits
ISGP 4 Restoration and Resiliency
$250,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Dec 17, 2025

Date Added

Oct 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions in New York State for projects that restore native ecosystems and enhance resilience against invasive species.

Environment
City or township governments
F25AS00218 Aquatic Invasive Species Interjurisdictional Grants to the Great Lakes States and Tribes - Fiscal Year 2025 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
$923,809
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Jan 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Great Lakes states and tribes for collaborative projects aimed at preventing and managing aquatic invasive species across state and tribal boundaries.

Environment
State governments
Resilient and Connected Appalachians Grant Program
$100,000
The Nature Conservancy
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

Date Added

Nov 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation projects in the Appalachian region that protect wildlife habitats and enhance ecological connectivity, targeting community organizations, municipalities, and tribal nations.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Open Space Conservation 2025 Round 1
$3,500,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Feb 18, 2026

Date Added

Nov 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities, non-profit organizations, and Indian Nations in New York State for purchasing land to protect natural resources, enhance outdoor recreation, and improve environmental quality.

Environment
City or township governments
Farm Credit East AgEnhancement Grant
$10,000
Farm Credit East and CoBank
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2025

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support for projects that enhance the agricultural, forestry, and commercial fishing industries in the Northeast, focusing on education, marketing, and leadership development.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
ISGP 3 Terrestrial and Aquatic Research
$250,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Dec 17, 2025

Date Added

Oct 10, 2025

This grant provides funding for New York-based municipalities, nonprofits, and educational institutions to conduct research on invasive species, focusing on their management and ecological impacts.

Environment
City or township governments
FY25 Bureau of Land Management Invasive and Noxious Plant Management- Bureau wide
$500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 23, 2025

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, tribal organizations, and nonprofits for projects aimed at managing and controlling invasive and noxious plant species on public lands across the U.S.

Natural Resources
State governments
CAFO Enhanced Nutrient and Methane Management Program (CAFO ENMP) - Round 1 Application 2024
$14,000,000
New York State Soil and Water Conservation Committee
State

Application Deadline

Oct 28, 2024

Date Added

Jun 15, 2024

This program provides funding to Soil and Water Conservation Districts to help farms manage nutrient runoff and reduce methane emissions through various conservation practices.

Environment
Nonprofits