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Honda Corporate Funding - Community Event Sponsorships
$25,000
Honda USA Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and schools for community events that promote cultural enrichment, connection, and civic engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Catalyst Program Grant
$3,000,000
Northern Border Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports rural communities in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont by providing financial assistance for projects that stimulate economic growth, improve infrastructure, and enhance local services in areas with fewer than 5,000 residents.

Community Development
State governments
CRCF Community Fund Grant
$2,500
Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and school districts in Cattaraugus County, New York, to support projects that improve community health and address pressing local needs.

Education
City or township governments
Nonprofit Capacity Building Initiative
$5,000
Northern New York Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 12, 2026

This initiative provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties to strengthen their internal capabilities through professional consultation and resources.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Ellen Lea Paine Memorial Nature Fund
Contact for amount
Adirondack Garden Club
Private

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This grant provides financial support for environmental stewardship projects in the Adirondack Park, targeting individuals and nonprofit organizations, including schools, that focus on conservation, habitat restoration, and community-based environmental education.

Environment
Individuals
Timber for Transit Program
$5,000,000
Northern Border Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

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.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Schools Food Waste Diversion Pilot Program
$5,000
Monroe County Department of Environmental Services
Local

Application Deadline

Apr 20, 2026

Date Added

Mar 13, 2026

This initiative provides funding to public school districts in Monroe County, New York, to implement or expand food waste diversion strategies, promoting sustainability and reducing environmental impact.

Environment
Independent school districts
Forest Economy Program
$1,000,000
Northern Border Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

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.

Natural Resources
State governments
New York’s Great Lakes Basin Small Grants Program
$40,000
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 27, 2026

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.

Environment
Nonprofits
Chesapeake Bay Small Watershed Grants Program
$750,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 2, 2026

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This program provides funding for community-driven conservation projects that improve water quality and habitat in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, targeting local organizations, governments, and educational institutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Small Community Fund
$500,000
Broome County Department of Planning and Economic Development
Local

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 4, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities, school districts, and nonprofit organizations in Broome County for community improvement projects that enhance local character and promote economic development.

Community Development
Independent school districts
The Adirondack Foundation Generous Acts Grant
$30,000
The Adirondack Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofits, schools, and municipalities in the Adirondack region to address critical community needs and promote long-term improvements in basic needs, education, and economic vitality.

Community Development
Nonprofits
In-Lake Grant Program
$50,000
Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development
Local

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Feb 11, 2026

This program provides funding for projects that enhance the health and accessibility of specific lakes in Chautauqua County, aiming to boost tourism and recreational opportunities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Neighborhood Greening Grants Program
$2,000
Syracuse Parks Conservancy
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This grant provides funding to community groups in Syracuse for projects that enhance local parks and recreational areas through volunteer-led initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Fund Grant Program
$2,500
Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Sep 3, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Cattaraugus County to address pressing community needs across various program areas, with a focus on impactful projects rather than ongoing operational costs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Gladys Brooks Foundation Grants
$150,000
Gladys Brooks Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in specific states for capital projects and endowments in libraries, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities.

Education
Nonprofits
Community Investment Program
$25,000
TC Energy Corporation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 16, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This program provides funding to community organizations near TC Energy's operations in North America to support projects that promote equity, sustainable development, and community engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Chautauqua County Watershed Grant Program
$50,000
Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development
Local

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Jan 6, 2026

This program provides funding for projects that improve water quality and enhance recreational opportunities in key lakes and streams of Chautauqua County, targeting collaborations among local governments, non-profits, schools, and landowners.

Environment
Nonprofits
Strengthening Essential Cybersecurity for Utilities and Resiliency Enhancement (SECURE) Program
$100,000
New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC)
State

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

Mar 18, 2026

This program provides funding to New York State municipalities and public entities to assess and improve the cybersecurity of their drinking water and wastewater systems, ensuring the resilience of essential public services.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Connect Kids to Parks Field Trip Grant Program
$2,500
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 10, 2025

This program provides funding to help Title I schools and organizations in New York State cover costs for field trips that connect children from underserved communities to nature and historic sites.

Education
Nonprofits