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Creating Healthy Schools and Communities Comp A
$1,600,000
New York State Department of Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and municipal agencies in New York State to implement community-level strategies that promote healthy eating and physical activity, particularly in underserved areas.

Health
City or township governments
Advocacy Training and Statewide Network
$250,000
New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports the development of advocacy training programs for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in New York State, promoting self-advocacy and inclusion while establishing a statewide network for ongoing support and collaboration.

Capacity Building
City or township governments
Tourism Product Development Grant Program
$20,000
Chautauqua County
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2024

Date Added

Aug 14, 2024

The Chautauqua County Tourism Product Development Grant Program, with a deadline of 10/01/2024, offers $10,000 to $100,000 for projects that enhance tourism and recreation opportunities, increase visibility, and promote overnight stays in the county, with a focus on event development, marketing, and attraction enhancement.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Community Aging in Place - Advancing Better Living
$6,300,000
New York State Department of Health (DOH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that help low-income older adults in New York maintain their independence and safety at home through health services and home modifications.

Health
Small businesses
New Investigator Award in Spinal Cord Injury Research
$2,160,000
New York State Department of Health
State

Application Deadline

Jun 10, 2026

Date Added

Mar 19, 2026

This funding opportunity supports early-career researchers and those transitioning into spinal cord injury research, encouraging innovative projects that advance scientific understanding and treatment in this critical field.

Health
City or township governments
ATL-26006 Mobile Medication Unit (MMU)
$500,000
New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 25, 2026

Date Added

Feb 4, 2026

This grant provides funding to eligible not-for-profit organizations and local government units in New York State to operate a Mobile Medication Unit that delivers medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder in underserved communities.

Health
City or township governments
25 Million Trees Nursery Discount Program
$46,200,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 5, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2026

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.

Environment
Small businesses
RFA 20733 New Investigators in SCI
$2,160,000
New York State Department of Health (DOH)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 10, 2026

Date Added

Mar 20, 2026

This funding opportunity supports early-career researchers and those transitioning into spinal cord injury research, encouraging collaboration with experienced experts to improve outcomes for individuals living with SCI.

Health
City or township governments
Direct Entry Pre-Apprenticeship (DEPA) Programs Request for Applications (RFA)
$2,000,000
New York Department of Labor
State

Application Deadline

Jun 28, 2024

Date Added

Mar 30, 2024

The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) is making up to $2 million in State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula (SAEF) funding available under the Direct Entry Pre-Apprenticeship Programs (DEPA) Request for Applications (RFA). The purpose of the RFA is to: 1. Provide funding for DEPA programs to support approximately 300 participants; and2. Support entry into NYS Registered Apprenticeship (RA) programs for underrepresented populations including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.NYSDOL is particularly interested in supporting DEPA programs that provide participants with training and exposure to various trades and offer opportunities for entry into RA training programs. Targeted industries include, but are not limited to, Building and Construction, Manufacturing, and Information Technology (IT).Although grantmaking activities will transition from the Grants Gateway to the Statewide Financial System (SFS) on January 16, 2024, applications for this funding opportunity will continue to be accepted through Grants Gateway until the submission deadline date of March 29, 2024.Note: With the transition of grantmaking activities from the Grants Gateway to SFS, prequalification will be unavailable from December 15, 2023 through January 16, 2024. After January 16, 2024, organizations will prequalify in SFS. If an organization is prequalified at the time of the cutover, their prequalification status will move over to SFS. Additional information regarding prequalification can be found at https://grantsmanagement.ny.gov/transition-SFS.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Promoting Wellness and Healing in Communities
$750,000
New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 16, 2025

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and local entities in New York State to implement programs that promote mental wellness, resilience, and healing from trauma.

Health
Nonprofits
Community Grants Program
$150,000
Central New York Community Foundation (CNYCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public entities for innovative projects that improve the quality of life for residents in Onondaga and Madison counties, focusing on areas such as arts, education, health, and the environment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Municipal Food Scraps Recycling Grants
$1,250,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to New York State municipalities for developing or expanding food scraps recycling programs to promote sustainable waste management and reduce landfill waste.

Environment
City or township governments
Community Resilience and Flood Risk Reduction Grants
$39,000,000
New York Department of State (DOS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 31, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipal governments, state agencies, and nonprofit organizations in New York for projects that improve community resilience and reduce flood risks through various environmental and infrastructure initiatives.

Environment
City or township governments
Volunteer Fire Infrastructure & Response Equipment (V-FIRE) Grant Program
$1,000,000
New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 22, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to volunteer fire departments in New York State for upgrading facilities and purchasing essential equipment to enhance emergency response capabilities.

Safety
Nonprofits
Dual Enrollment Programs
Contact for amount
New York State Education Department (NYSED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 14, 2026

This initiative allows high schools and accredited colleges in New York to partner, enabling students to earn both high school and college credits simultaneously, thereby enhancing college readiness and reducing future education costs.

Education
Independent school districts
ISGP 1 Aquatic Invasive Species Spread Prevention or Boat Decontamination
$250,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and academic institutions in New York State for projects aimed at preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species through education, outreach, and direct action initiatives.

Environment
City or township governments
Green Resiliency Grants
$10,000,000
New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This program provides funding to New York State municipalities for large-scale stormwater management projects that enhance water quality and resilience against extreme weather, with a focus on benefiting disadvantaged communities.

Environment
City or township governments
Empowering Resilient Communities Grant
$15,000
Community Foundation of Tompkins County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This grant provides flexible funding to nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and public agencies in Tompkins County that are working to strengthen community resilience and promote equity and social justice.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Tactical Team Grant Program
$75,000
New York Division of Homeland Security
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local, county, and tribal law enforcement tactical teams in New York State to improve their readiness for high-risk incidents, such as active shooter situations and counter-terrorism operations.

Safety
City or township governments
Hudson River Valley Greenway Conservancy Trail Grant
$250,000
New York State Greenway Conservancy for the Hudson River Valley (HRVG)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 7, 2024

This grant provides funding to municipalities and non-profit organizations in New York's Hudson River Valley to develop, improve, and maintain trail systems that enhance public access to the river and promote environmental education and cultural preservation.

Environment
Nonprofits