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New York Environment Grants

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Farmland Protection Staff Capacity, Round 1
$300,000
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYSDAM)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 26, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local organizations and agencies in New York for hiring staff dedicated to farmland protection and enhancing their capacity to preserve agricultural lands.

Agriculture
City or township governments
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
Regenerate New York 2026 - Small Projects
$50,000
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

Date Added

Jan 17, 2026

This grant provides funding to private landowners and nonprofit organizations in rural New York to restore and regenerate forestlands through various forestry practices, with a focus on supporting underserved communities.

Natural Resources
Individuals
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
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
Transit Ready NY Grant Program
$16,000,000
New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT)
State

Application Deadline

May 21, 2026

Date Added

Feb 9, 2026

This program provides funding to counties, cities, and regional transportation authorities in New York to improve and modernize public transit infrastructure and services.

Transportation
County governments
Harris & Frances Block Foundation Grant Program
$35,000
Harris & Frances Block Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides funding to small grassroots nonprofit organizations in Vermont, North Carolina, Southwest Virginia, and New York City that are focused on creating equitable solutions to social and environmental challenges.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Beach Grants
$9,737,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This grant provides funding to states, territories, and Tribes to monitor beach water quality and inform the public about safety during recreational activities in coastal waters.

Environment
State governments
Open Space Conservation Grant Program
$3,500,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 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 climate resilience.

Environment
City or township governments
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
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
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
Green Infrastructure Grant Program
$675,000
NYC Department of Environmental Protection
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 17, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support to private property owners in New York City for installing green roofs to help manage stormwater runoff.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Regenerate New York 2026 - Large Projects
$1,000,000
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

Date Added

Jan 17, 2026

This grant provides financial support to private landowners, non-profits, and Indian Nations in rural New York to promote forest regeneration and health through sustainable management practices.

Natural Resources
Individuals
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
Source Water Buffer Program
$5,000,000
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 15, 2024

This funding initiative provides financial support to New York State Soil and Water Conservation Districts for protecting public drinking water sources by establishing conservation easements and vegetated buffers on agricultural lands.

Environment
State governments
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
Lake Shore Savings Community Reinvestment Grants
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, New York, focusing on community development and initiatives that benefit local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits