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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
TD Bank Capacity Building Fund
$150,000
TD Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on improving their services for low- to moderate-income and historically underserved communities through strategic investments in planning, staff development, and technology.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Local Government Efficiency Grant Program
$1,250,000
New York State Department of State (DOS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 3, 2024

This program provides financial support to local governments in New York to improve efficiency and service delivery through collaborative projects in areas like technology, emergency services, and clean energy.

Community Development
County governments
New York State Regional School Food Infrastructure Grant Program
$5,000,000
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to New York-based nonprofits, municipalities, school districts, and BOCES for projects that improve school meal facilities, promote local agriculture, and address food insecurity across multiple districts.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Anti-bullying and Youth Violence Prevention Grant
$20,000
Albany County Legislature
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 3, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to schools, nonprofits, and community organizations in Albany County to implement programs that prevent bullying and youth violence, fostering safer environments for young people.

Youth
Individuals
West Side Community Fund Grant
$10,000
West Side Community Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits, community groups, and individuals delivering essential services in the Chelsea, Hudson Yards, and Hell's Kitchen neighborhoods of Manhattan.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Hudson River Estuary Local Stewardship Planning Grant
$30,548,053
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities and nonprofit organizations in the Hudson River Estuary region for projects that improve water quality, promote environmental education, and enhance climate resilience.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Grants Program
$30,000
New York State Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2025

This program provides funding to New York State community organizations, local governments, and tribal nations for projects that promote pollution prevention and improve environmental quality and public health.

Environment
Nonprofits
Honda Corporate Funding - Programmatic Support
$100,000
Honda USA Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and schools in select U.S. states for programs focused on workforce development in advanced manufacturing and environmental sustainability initiatives.

Education
Nonprofits
Invasive Species Grant Program
$250,000
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities, academic institutions, and non-profit organizations in New York State for projects that prevent and manage the impact of invasive species on local ecosystems.

Environment
Nonprofits
With Youth For Youth (WYFY) Grant Program
$150,000
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 21, 2026

This funding opportunity supports youth-led initiatives in Western New York that enhance out-of-school programs and youth sports by prioritizing youth voice and leadership in decision-making.

Youth
Nonprofits
Six Town Community Fund
$10,000
Northern New York Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, school districts, and municipalities for projects that improve the quality of life in six towns of southern Jefferson County, New York, across various areas such as arts, health, education, and community development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
RFP 1206 Family Resource Centers
$1,500,000
New York Office of Children and Family Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations in New York State to establish Family Resource Centers that offer family-focused services aimed at preventing child abuse and strengthening family resilience.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
In-Lake Grant Program
$50,000
Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Arts & Culture Development Grant
$10,000
Schenectady County Legislature
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits, schools, municipalities, and community groups in Schenectady County for projects that promote arts, culture, and tourism, enhancing the community's cultural landscape.

Arts
Nonprofits
CFHV Field Trip Grants
$2,000
Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2024

This funding supports public school teachers in Dutchess and Ulster Counties, New York, to provide students with enriching educational field trips that enhance classroom learning and promote equitable access to cultural and historical experiences.

Education
Independent school districts
Community Fund Grant Program
$2,500
Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Fund for Excellence in Education Grants
$2,500
Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley (CFHV)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports K–12 teachers in Dutchess, Putnam, and Ulster Counties, New York, by providing resources for innovative classroom projects and professional development to enhance student learning and engagement.

Education
Individuals