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New York State Community Gardens Soil Testing Program
$40,000
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 15, 2024

This program provides free soil testing services to food-producing community gardens in New York State, helping gardeners ensure their soil is safe and healthy for growing produce.

Agriculture
Individuals
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
2027 Highway Traffic Safety Grant
$60,000,000
New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
State

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 26, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local and state governments, non-profit organizations, and tribal entities in New York State to implement community-driven initiatives that enhance roadway safety and reduce traffic-related fatalities and injuries.

Safety
City or township governments
Frederick McDonald Trust Fund
Contact for amount
Frederick McDonald Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Albany, New York, that provide education, healthcare, and human services to underserved communities.

Education
Nonprofits
1928 AGC Founders Fund
Contact for amount
Adirondack Garden Club
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

Mar 27, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in the Adirondack region for projects that promote environmental health, conservation, and community engagement through gardening and native plant initiatives.

Environment
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
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
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
Northern Chautauqua Environmental Fund
Contact for amount
Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Chautauqua County for programs focused on environmental education and conservation, particularly related to Lake Erie and its watershed.

Community Development
Nonprofits
RFA#20760 Ending Epidemics Ed & Training Comp C
$150,000
New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH)
State

Application Deadline

May 12, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed to support not-for-profit organizations and government agencies in New York State that develop and implement digital learning tools and training related to public health issues, particularly in the areas of HIV, STIs, and health equity.

Health
City or township governments
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
RFA#20760 Ending Epidemics Ed & Training Comp A
$280,407
New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH)
State

Application Deadline

May 12, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2026

This grant provides funding to organizations in New York State to establish regional training centers that will deliver education and support for health providers addressing HIV, viral hepatitis, STIs, and substance use disorders, particularly for marginalized communities.

Health
City or township governments
Daniel J. Briggs Fund for Integrity in New York
$2,500
Northern New York Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and schools in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties to implement character education programs and initiatives that promote a positive school culture and student safety.

Education
Nonprofits
Youth Development and Professional Opportunities
$250,000
New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 22, 2026

Date Added

Feb 26, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in New York State to create youth-led programs and community initiatives that enhance educational and vocational access for justice-involved youth.

Youth
Nonprofits
Community Impact Grant
Contact for amount
United Way of Cattaraugus & Allegany Counties
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 3, 2026

Date Added

Mar 11, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties to address critical human service needs and improve the well-being of individuals and families through targeted programs in health, education, income stability, and emergency services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Robert F. Schumann Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Robert F. Schumann Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2027

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides funding to 501(c)(3) organizations in the Northeast and East Coast regions of the U.S. for projects focused on environmental sustainability, education, and cultural initiatives that enhance community well-being, particularly those related to bird habitats and open space preservation.

Environment
Nonprofits
Aegon Transamerica Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Aegon Transamerica Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Date Added

Dec 5, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in specific communities to support initiatives that enhance social and financial empowerment, improving the well-being of residents through access to resources and capacity building.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
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
Farm Credit East AgEnhancement Grant
$10,000
Farm Credit East and CoBank
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

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