New York grants for Individuals

This funding opportunity supports grassroots organizations in New York City and the Hudson Valley that are responding to urgent political changes and working towards systemic justice through community organizing and collective power building.

This funding initiative provides financial support to licensed child care providers in the Adirondack region of New York to improve early childhood care for children from birth to age three.

This program provides funding for community-led projects in Tompkins County that promote sustainability, resilience, and social equity, encouraging local residents to enhance their quality of life and engage in civic activities.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for a wide range of organizations and individuals to establish new forests, restore degraded areas, and enhance existing forest ecosystems in New York State.

This grant provides financial support to various organizations and governments for projects that restore and protect fish and wildlife habitats in the Great Lakes Basin.

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.

This grant provides financial support for emotional healing and self-care to individuals in the local harness racing community who lost horses in a tragic barn fire.

This fund provides financial assistance to families in New York's Adirondack region caring for severely ill children and young adults, helping to cover non-medical expenses during their caregiving journey.

This program provides funding to a wide range of organizations and individuals in New York State to strengthen the forest products economy, expand tree planting efforts, and enhance market systems for sustainable forestry.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a diverse range of applicants, including businesses, nonprofits, and government entities, to enhance tree production, distribution, and workforce capacity, ultimately promoting environmental sustainability and climate resilience in New York State.

This grant provides matching funds to small and medium-sized farms in New York State for safety improvements and repairs to reduce injuries and enhance workplace safety.

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.

This program provides $10,000 in funding to New York State-based individuals and teams in design fields to support innovative independent projects that engage the public and explore the future of design.

This program provides financial support to a wide range of organizations and individuals in New York to produce and distribute tree seedlings, promoting reforestation and environmental restoration efforts across the state.

This competition provides financial support and resources to Brooklyn residents looking to start or grow community-focused businesses.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to pediatric and family medical practices in New York State to implement the HealthySteps model, which enhances early childhood development and mental health services for children ages 0–3 and their families, particularly in underserved areas.

The NYSCA/GHHN Site Assessment Grant, a collaboration between the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) and the Greater Hudson Heritage Network (GHHN), offers crucial support to museums, historical, and cultural organizations across New York State. This program is designed to facilitate half-day museum site assessments, providing professional expertise to help organizations better care for and exhibit their collections. The grant directly aligns with the broader mission of both NYSCA and GHHN to preserve and promote New York's rich cultural heritage by strengthening the foundational capacity of its cultural institutions. The primary beneficiaries of this grant are chartered nonprofit museums, historical organizations, and other cultural institutions in New York State that own, care for, and exhibit collections to the public. This also includes federal and municipal museums and historic sites upon consultation with the grant administrator. Organizations with budgets under $250,000 are particularly encouraged to apply, indicating a focus on empowering smaller institutions. The grant's impact goal is to enhance the professional care and management of cultural collections across the state, thereby ensuring the long-term preservation and accessibility of these vital historical assets. The grant prioritizes support for professional services from a Site Assessment consultant who will conduct a half-day site visit, focusing specifically on a collections-related topic. This targeted approach ensures that the assistance is directly applicable and addresses specific needs within the organizations' collections management. There is also a clear focus on organizations that have not previously received funding from this specific site assessment program, aiming to broaden the reach and impact of the grant to a wider range of institutions. This strategy helps distribute resources equitably and strengthens a diverse array of cultural organizations. The expected outcome of the grant is that recipient organizations will benefit from expert guidance, leading to improved collections care practices and enhanced organizational capacity. Measurable results include the completion of funded consultancy work within one year of the grant award date, demonstrating the timely application of professional advice. While a formal "theory of change" is not explicitly detailed, the program's structure implies that by providing expert site assessments, organizations will gain the knowledge and tools necessary to address collections challenges, leading to stronger, more resilient cultural institutions that can better serve the public. The strategic priority is clearly to invest in the operational and collections-based health of New York's cultural sector.

This program provides funding to various organizations and individuals in New York State for forestry projects that promote environmental sustainability and improve forest health.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for solar and storage projects that benefit low- to moderate-income households in affordable housing across New York, helping to overcome barriers and promote equitable access to renewable energy.