New York Science and Technology Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in New York and Massachusetts that enhance their capacity to serve young people with intellectual and learning disabilities, mental health challenges, and substance use disorders, particularly those from historically marginalized communities.

This funding opportunity is designed for research partners in the Great Lakes-Northern Forest region to study and develop strategies for controlling the invasive Grass Carp population in Lake Erie and its tributaries.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Syracuse for projects that enhance affordable housing, homeownership, and community programs for residents of all ages.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative energy storage technology development and demonstration projects in New York State, targeting organizations capable of advancing next-generation storage solutions.

CNY Arts is accepting applications for the Tier Three Project Support Program, offering grants between $1,000 to $10,000 for arts and cultural projects executed by Onondaga County nonprofit organizations in New York, with the application deadline on October 21, 2024.

The Creative Learning Grant Program is designed to support and develop the capacity of Manhattan’s teaching artists and small arts organizations to provide community-based arts education projects and programming for youth, adults, and/or older adults. Donor Name: Lower Manhattan Cultural Council State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/10/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The program is comprised of two funds: City funds, provided by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs’ Greater New York Arts Development Fund, and State funds, provided by the New York State Council on the Arts’ (NYSCA) Statewide Community Regrants program. Funding is intended for artists and organizations that are not able to apply directly to the City and/or State for arts funding. Funding is provided for sequential, skill-building arts study and participatory arts projects that take place in accessible community-based settings such as senior centers, recreation centers, public libraries, and community centers. Funding Information Creative Learning awards grants in amounts of $4,000,and $8,000. Project Period  The project take place between January 1 – December 31, 2025. Eligibility Criteria Nonprofit Organizations: Creative Learning supports nonprofit organizations that meet the following Core Eligibility Requirements: Organizations must be based in Manhattan. Organizations must have proof of nonprofit status. Organizations must have a core artistic mission and/or history of arts programming. Applicants may not be directly applying to LMCC’s Creative Engagement program for the same fiscal year. Applicants may not be directly applying for DCLA (GNYADF) or NYSCA (Statewide Community Regrants) funds in another county/borough for the same fiscal year. First-time applicants a re required t o attend an information session webinar for Creative Engagement before applying. Individual Artists and Collectives: Creative Learning supports individual artists, as well as collectives, project-based collaborations, and unincorporated groups that meet the following Core Eligibility Requirements: Individual artists must be based in Manhattan. Individual artists may not apply or receive funds on behalf of any organization. Collectives must designate a lead artist (director, or equivalent), who meets all eligibility requirements for individual artists, to apply as an individual on its behalf. Note: The lead artist must be the primary entity responsible for the application, as well as the grant, if awarded. Guest artists or temporary programming staff will not be considered a lead artist for the application. Applicants may not be directly applying to LMCC’s Creative Engagement program for the same fiscal year. Applicants may not be directly applying for DCLA (GNYADF) or NYSCA (Statewide Community Regrants) funds in another county/borough for the same fiscal year. First-time applicants a re required t o attend an information session webinar for Creative Engagement before applying. For more information, visit LMCC.

This funding opportunity supports arts education projects in public schools and community settings within Fulton, Montgomery, and Saratoga Counties, aimed at enhancing hands-on learning experiences for students through collaborative artistic initiatives.

Are you looking to create an impact in your community with a new project or offering? If yes, then apply for the 2024 Community Connections Fund. Donor Name: Naturally Lewis State: New York County: Lewis County (NY) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/13/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Community Connections Grant Fund is seeking creative proposals that strengthen ties within the community, to develop relationships, and to spur economic growth and development through the creation and enhancement of public gathering places or services. The aim of the Community Connections Fund is to strengthen ties within the community, to develop relationships, and to spur economic growth and development through the creation and enhancement of public gathering places and services. The Community Connections Fund is seeking programs or projects that create a “good sense of place” and contribute to Lewis County placemaking efforts. Funding Information Two $30,000 Awards OR one $60,000 Award. Eligibility Criteria Applicants must be a 501c3 non-profit organization, municipality or school in Lewis County, NY. Applicants must demonstrate a need for a program or project that creates a “good sense of place” and contributes to Lewis County placemaking efforts. The program or project must contribute to at least one of the following placemaking facets that contribute to “making a great place:” Access & Linkages – Access and linkages projects would look to create an accessible and well-connected public space, considering visual appeal, pedestrian safety, inclusivity, and transportation options. Comfort & Image – Comfort and Image projects would look to create or enhance a comfortable and visually appealing public space, considering first impressions, seating options, cleanliness, safety, and opportunities for engaging experiences. Uses & Activities – Uses and activities projects would look to create a vibrant and dynamic public space, considering user engagement, diversity, group interactions, variety in activities, and effective space management. Sociability – Sociability projects would look to create or enhance opportunities for in-person interaction and collaboration including creation of sociable and welcoming public space, considering friendliness, group interactions, community engagement, positive social dynamics, inclusivity, and community care. The program or project must strengthen ties within the community, develop relationships, and spur economic growth and development through the creation and enhancement of public gathering places. Program or project must demonstrate a new, creative approach to connecting the greater community; cannot fund existing projecting or operations. Applicants must demonstrate sustainability of the project or project in future years given this is a one-time grant. Funding cannot be rewarded for retroactive projects or projects that have already started. Evaluation Criteria Applicant must be a non-profit organization (501c3), municipality or school in Lewis County, NY. Project or program contributes to at least one of the following placemaking facets that contribute to “making a great place:”: Access & Linkages, Comfort & Image, Uses & Activities, and/or Sociability. Applicant clearly demonstrates a new, creative approach that will enhance the quality of life for the benefit of the greater community (cannot fund existing projecting or operations). Applicant should demonstrate a plan to engage with the community and a clear need for their project or program. Applicant demonstrates how their proposal strengthens ties within the community. Applicant demonstrates how their proposal aims to further develop community relationships by demonstrating any collaborations or partnerships that will positively impact the residents, businesses and organizations in the community. Applicant demonstrates how their proposal spurs economic growth and development with the addition of their program or project. Applicant clearly defines a timeline for completion of the program or project. Project must be completed within 1 year. Project must demonstrate feasibility and sustainability. For more information, visit Naturally Lewis.

This grant provides funding to support projects that enhance the economic viability of farmers in New York by improving operational practices, fostering innovation, and developing marketing strategies.

This grant provides funding for conservation and climate adaptation projects in New York, focusing on protecting natural areas and engaging underserved communities to enhance resilience against climate change impacts like flooding and erosion.

The 2024 Community Experts Fund focuses on initiatives that amplify youth voice within organizations. Donor Name: Peter and Elizabeth Tower Foundation State: Massachusetts, New York County: Barnstable County (MA), Dukes County (MA), Erie County (NY), Essex County (MA), Nantucket County (MA), Niagara County (NY) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: This grant initiative has been developed by the Tower Foundation’s Community Experts Team, an 18-member group of young adults with lived expertise relating to the Foundation’s funding areas. The design and administration of this grant opportunity is spearheaded by young adults with ties to the communities where services will be delivered. Their engagement in the grantmaking process both amplifies community voice and informs grant making with the concerns, insights, and priorities of the young people that are the focus of the work. Funding Information Applicants may request any amount up to $25,000. Eligible Expenses Applicants may apply for funding to support youth leadership in their organizations in a variety of capacities. The following is a list of potential expenses. Other reasonable expenses for supporting your program work may also be considered. Stipends for youth participation A percentage of staff time to oversee and manage youth engagement activities Transportation and accommodation (e.g., transportation for young people to programming and related overnight expenses) Program supplies and food Community and recreational programming Outreach and promotion of youth leadership opportunities Technology and equipment (e.g., laptop or Zoom costs) Training (within or outside of the agency). Eligibility Criteria Eligible organizations are youth-serving nonprofit organizations that: Work with young people with an intellectual disability, learning disability, mental health challenge, or substance use disorder; and Currently provide services in one or more of these regions: Massachusetts: Barnstable, Dukes, Essex, or Nantucket County New York: Erie or Niagara County. For more information, visit PETF.

This grant provides funding to organizations developing a web-based mental health literacy curriculum and print guide to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in understanding and managing co-occurring mental health challenges.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations in Syracuse to help individuals and families secure and maintain stable housing through prevention, rapid re-housing, and outreach services.

This grant provides funding to municipalities for projects that promote waste reduction, recycling, and the safe collection of household hazardous waste to enhance environmental sustainability.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, municipalities, Tribal Nations, and individual artists in Tompkins County to create professional public arts events that engage diverse communities and address local cultural needs.

This funding opportunity provides classroom teachers in Dutchess, Putnam, and Ulster Counties, New York, with financial support for innovative classroom projects and professional development initiatives to enhance student learning and teacher skills.

The Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development in New York is offering a matching grant of $10,000 to $100,000 for a duration of 3 years to not-for-profit organizations, schools, governmental agencies, businesses, and landowners for the development of tourism events and attractions, with a focus on increasing visibility and visitor numbers.

The Local Government Efficiency (LGE) Grant program is intended to incentivize new actions between local governments that will reduce the cost of municipal operations and modernize the delivery of local services, thereby limiting growth in property taxes. Donor Name: New York State Department of Local Government Services State: New York County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/10/2024 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funding Information For this solicitation approximately $1.3 million is allocated for implementation projects and approximately $200,000 for planning projects. All awards are reimbursement grants to successful applicants. The total maximum cumulative funding for an Implementation Grant is $200,000 for each local government involved in the project, not to exceed $1,000,000. The maximum funding for a Planning Grant is $12,500 for each local government involved in the project, not to exceed $100,000. Eligible Projects  Two or more local governments are eligible to apply for funding assistance to plan for and implement shared services, functional consolidations and local government consolidations and dissolutions not eligible under the Citizens Reorganization and Empowerment Grant (CREG). Eligible Expenses  Local Government Efficiency Grants may be used to cover costs integral to project implementation including, but not limited to: legal and consultant services; capital improvements and equipment; and, transitional personnel costs not to exceed three year Eligibility Criteria Eligible local government entities are counties, cities, towns, villages, special improvement districts, fire districts, public libraries, association libraries, public library systems (if they advance a joint application on behalf of member libraries), water authorities, sewer authorities, regional planning and development boards, school districts, and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES). A board of cooperative educational services will be considered a municipality only in instances where such board of cooperative educational services advancesa joint application on behalf of school districts and other municipalities within the board of cooperative educational services region, but any agreement with a board of cooperative educational services: Will not generate additional state aid; Will be deemed not to be a part of the program, capital and administrative budgets of the board of cooperative educational services for the purposes of computing charges upon component school districts pursuant to Education Law § 1950(1),(4)(b)(7) or §1951(1); and Will be deemed to be a cooperative municipal service for purposes of Education Law § 1950(4)(d)(2). For more information, visit NYSDLGS.

The Funds for the Newest New Yorkers seeks proposals to support innovative efforts to improve the lives of migrants who have recently arrived in New York City. Donor Name: The New York Community Trust State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/16/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: The Funds for the Newest New Yorkers are a joint effort by government and philanthropy to ensure that new arrivals to New York City thrive. The Funds are part of a coordinated effort to align government, business, philanthropy, and nonprofits (including faith-based and volunteer efforts) recognizing that immigrants make city stronger. Grantees will work closely with the offices of the Mayor, the Comptroller, and the Governor to share information and coordinate efforts. The Funds will not replace government support but will enhance and fill in gaps in government programs and funding. The Funds for the Newest New Yorkers seek proposals to provide services in the three areas listed below.  Case Management  Programs to provide case management in shelters, including both the City-run Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Centers and shelters run by nonprofits, that serve significant numbers of newly-arrived migrants. Case managers will work closely with shelter staff and the City to connect to nonprofits that assist with work, school, legal services, public benefits, housing, and stability. Legal Services  Programs to increase the capacity of legal providers to support recent arrivals. In addition to their own intake points for potential clients, funded nonprofits will accept referrals from City entities, such as case managers from shelters, hotlines, and the asylum application help center. Funding for legal services will support short-term efforts to help people apply for benefits and work authorization, along with the long-term efforts required for people to fight deportation and win lawful status. Legal services nonprofits may apply individually or through a primary nonprofit representing a consortium of providers.  Community-Based Social Services  Programs to help community groups connect or provide newcomers with public education, workforce development, job opportunities, workplace protection, English classes, and other services that support their integration into city life. Community groups may apply individually or through a primary nonprofit representing a consortium of providers. Funding Information The Funds for the Newest New Yorkers expects to make grants ranging from $75,000 to $250,000 per year ($150,000 to $500,000 total) per project, for up to two years. Projects that include case management as well as legal services and/or community-based social services may be awarded the maximum of $250,000 per year for up to two years. Projects without a strong, coordinated case management component will be eligible for up to $150,000 per year for two years. Eligibility Criteria Grantees must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits or have a 501(c)(3) funds administrator. The Funds for Newest New Yorkers will prioritize projects that: connect shelter, case management, and/or social services to increase efficiency and speed the path to stability for migrants, include partnerships between organizations with complementary expertise;  may be adopted and scaled by government for the long-term;  provide services in a manner that recognizes and respects clients’ cultural and linguistic backgrounds; and  build on organizations’ and institutions’ existing strengths, experience, and capacity. For more information, visit The New York Community Trust.

This program provides funding to New York dairy farmers and cooperatives for upgrading milk storage and transfer systems to improve efficiency and reduce waste.