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New York Community Development Grants

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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
Micro-Grant Program
$2,500
Northern New York Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 10, 2026

This program provides flexible funding to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties, supporting small-scale community initiatives and organizational development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
NYS Beginning Farmer Competitive Grant Program
$200,000
New York Farm Viability Institute (NYFVI)
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 14, 2026

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This program provides financial support to new farmers in New York State to help them establish and grow sustainable agricultural businesses.

Agriculture
Individuals
Grants for Good
Contact for amount
Northern New York Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Feb 11, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties of Northern New York to implement projects that enhance community well-being and address local needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Area Development Program
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to state and local governments in the Appalachian Region for projects that enhance critical infrastructure and promote business and workforce development, fostering economic growth and resilience in local communities.

Community Development
Special district governments
Veterans Microgrant Program
$15,000
Dutchess County Division of Veterans Services
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This program provides one-time funding to local nonprofit organizations and municipalities in Dutchess County to improve services and programs for veterans.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Capital for Expanding CPEPs Round 2
$5,000,000
New York Office of Mental Health
State

Application Deadline

Mar 24, 2026

Date Added

Jan 7, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to hospitals, government entities, and non-profit organizations in New York State to establish or improve emergency psychiatric services for individuals in behavioral health crises.

Health
City or township governments
Community Donor Advised Funds
$1,000
Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 8, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the northern Chautauqua region for projects that enhance community development and address local needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
ConnectALL’s Municipal Infrastructure Program
$70,000,000
New York ConnectALL Office
State

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to municipalities, Tribal Nations, and eligible organizations in New York State to build publicly controlled broadband networks that deliver affordable internet access to underserved areas.

Community Development
City or township governments
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
The Charles Hayden Foundation Grant
$12,000
The Charles Hayden Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2023

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations and schools in New York City, Boston, and Newark, New Jersey, that focus on youth development and education, helping young people achieve academic and career success.

Capacity Building
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
Allegany County Area Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Allegany County Area Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations that enhance community well-being in Allegany County, New York, focusing on special projects that benefit local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)
$10,000,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This initiative provides funding to support large-scale economic development projects across the Appalachian region, focusing on workforce development, business growth, infrastructure improvements, and community capacity building.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Legends & Lore® Marker Grant Program
Contact for amount
William G. Pomeroy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 27, 2026

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This grant provides funding for historical markers that celebrate local legends and folklore, aimed at nonprofit organizations and government entities in select U.S. states to promote cultural heritage and tourism.

Humanities
Nonprofits
DFT Communications Robert Maytum Memorial Golf Tournament Community Betterment Fund
Contact for amount
Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 8, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in northern Chautauqua County for projects that enhance community well-being and address local needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Live Like Luca Youth Sports Grants
$5,000
Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 8, 2025

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Western New York to help children and families facing financial challenges participate in youth sports and educational activities.

Youth
Nonprofits