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New York grants for Small businesses

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Building Cleaner Communities Competition
$3,000,000
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 14, 2026

Date Added

Jul 8, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for commercial building projects in New York State that aim to achieve carbon neutrality or net zero energy performance through innovative construction and retrofitting practices.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
NYS Grown and Certified Research and Development Grant
$50,000
New York Farm Viability Institute (NYFVI)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 25, 2027

Date Added

Jul 14, 2026

This grant provides financial support to New York farmers, food processors, and distributors enrolled in a certification program, helping them develop and market new or improved local food products.

Agriculture
Small businesses
Microenterprise Assistance Program
$35,000
City of Batavia (Batavia Development Corporation)
Local

Application Deadline

Jul 17, 2026

Date Added

May 28, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses with five or fewer employees in Batavia, focusing on supporting low-to-moderate income individuals and promoting job creation and economic development.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Rapid Response Grants Program
$5,000
North Star Fund
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Agriculture Energy Audit Program
Contact for amount
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2024

This program provides free energy audits to eligible farms in New York to help them identify ways to save on energy costs and improve efficiency.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
New York State Meat Processing Expansion Grant
$250,000
Hudson Valley AgriBusiness Development Corporation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 23, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2026

This program provides funding to eligible meat processing businesses and nonprofits in New York State to expand their facilities and improve processing capacity, thereby enhancing local meat supply and market opportunities.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Port Infrastructure Request for Proposals (RFP) 6041
$100,000,000
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 20, 2026

Date Added

Dec 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to enhance New York's port infrastructure and logistics capabilities to support the growth of the offshore wind industry, targeting projects that promote economic development and workforce training.

Infrastructure
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Affordable Multifamily Program Upstate (AMP Up)
Contact for amount
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 8, 2026

This program provides financial incentives and technical support to owners of affordable multifamily housing in upstate New York to improve energy efficiency and resilience, benefiting low to moderate income residents.

Energy
Nonprofits
Growing Reforestation Opportunities
$46,200,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 5, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2026

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.

Environment
Small businesses
F26AS00062: Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act FY 2026
$500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

Jun 2, 2026

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.

Natural Resources
State governments
Charge Ready NY 2.0
$4,000
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 8, 2026

This program provides financial rebates to organizations in New York for installing electric vehicle charging stations in workplaces, multifamily residences, and hospitality locations to promote cleaner transportation and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Energy
Nonprofits
Innovation for Affordable Building Electrification (PON 6162) Grant Program
Contact for amount
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 23, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2026

This funding opportunity supports organizations developing innovative technologies to electrify buildings in New York State, focusing on energy efficiency, load management, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Energy
Small businesses
Collaborative Care for Perinatal Mental Health R2
$50,000
New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 20, 2026

Date Added

Jun 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to obstetrics and gynecology and family medicine practices in New York State to implement a Collaborative Care Model that integrates behavioral health services for perinatal patients facing mild to moderate mental health challenges.

Health
Nonprofits
Growing the Clean Energy Workforce – Electric Vehicles (GCEW-EV)
$600,000
New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 3, 2026

Date Added

Apr 14, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to develop training programs that prepare individuals for careers in electric vehicle repair, maintenance, and related services, with a focus on benefiting residents of Disadvantaged Communities in New York State.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
F26AS00083 Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes States - Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
$600,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Great Lakes state agencies for implementing strategies to combat aquatic invasive species and protect the region's ecosystems and economy.

Natural Resources
State governments
Advancing Forest Markets Grant Program
$12,000,000
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 5, 2026

Date Added

May 4, 2026

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.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Tree Market Boost & Revitalization Program 2026
$46,200,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 5, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2026

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.

Environment
Small businesses
Dairy Processor Modernization Grant
$250,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 13, 2026

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This program provides funding to dairy processors in the Northeast to modernize their operations by acquiring specialized equipment that improves efficiency, product quality, and sustainability.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
3% Tourism Product Development Grant Program
$20,000
Chautauqua County
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 2, 2024

This grant provides funding to municipalities and organizations in Chautauqua County to develop tourism initiatives that enhance marketing, events, and attractions, requiring a matching contribution from recipients.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Agricultural Resiliency Against Tariffs Program
$25,000
New York Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYSDAM)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2026

Date Added

Jul 14, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to New York farmers affected by federal tariffs, helping them offset revenue losses and rising operational costs.

Agriculture
Small businesses