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New York Energy Grants

Explore 45 grant opportunities

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
Climate Smart Communities Grant Program
$2,000,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This program provides funding to New York State municipalities for projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance climate change resilience.

Environment
City or township governments
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
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
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
FAST New York Shovel-Ready Grant Program
$1,000,000
New York State Empire State Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This program provides funding and support to municipalities and designated organizations in New York State to develop and improve large industrial sites, attracting major employers in key industries like semiconductor and high-tech manufacturing.

Infrastructure
County governments
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
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
Health Leadership Fellows Program
Contact for amount
Health Foundation for Western & Central New York
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 4, 2024

This program provides an 18-month fellowship for experienced leaders in health-related nonprofits and public agencies in western and central New York, focusing on collaboration and equity to address health challenges for young children and older adults.

Health
County governments
Home Investment Partnership Program
Contact for amount
Department of Neighborhood and Business Development (NBD)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This grant provides financial and technical assistance to local organizations and governments in Syracuse to create and improve affordable housing options for residents.

Housing
County governments
2025 Zero Emission Vehicle Clean Vehicle
$7,500
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Feb 27, 2026

Date Added

Oct 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial rebates to New York State municipalities for the purchase or lease of new zero-emission vehicles to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector.

Transportation
City or township governments
Affordable Solar and Storage Predevelopment and Technical Assistance in New York
$200,000
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2024

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

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.

Energy
City or township governments
Affordable Solar and Storage Predevelopment and Technical Assistance Grants
$200,000
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2024

Date Added

Jul 24, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations and local governments to develop solar and energy storage projects that benefit low-to-moderate income households and affordable housing providers in New York.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Community Health Improvement Workgroup Mini-Grant
$100,000
Community Health Improvement Workgroup (CHIW)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community health projects in Monroe County that address local health needs and social determinants of health.

Health
City or township governments
NYSDOL OJET GCEW-EV
$7,000,000
New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2026

Date Added

Apr 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to develop and expand training programs that prepare individuals for careers in the electric vehicle sector, including roles in repair, maintenance, and charging station installation.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Scale For ClimateTech Program
Contact for amount
For ClimateTechNew York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 4, 2024

This program supports climate technology innovators in New York State by providing mentorship and resources to help scale hardware solutions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote decarbonization.

Environment
County governments
Financial Inclusion and Prosperity Fund
$25,000,000
M&T Charitable Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on empowering low- and moderate-income communities and underserved populations in New England and parts of New York.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Small businesses
Appalachian Regional Energy Hub Initiative
$5,000,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Jul 24, 2024

Date Added

Jun 13, 2024

The Appalachian Regional Energy Hub Initiative aims to strengthen regional economies by investing in energy resilience through research and planning grants, and implementation grants. The initiative focuses on establishing a regional energy hub for natural gas and natural gas liquids, including hydrogen production. Eligible applicants include local development districts, Indian Tribes, states, counties, cities, and higher education institutions, among others. The total funding available is $5 million, with a grant proposal due by July 24, 2024.

Energy
Nonprofits
Energy Storage Technology And Product Development
$2,000,000
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
State

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2025

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative energy storage technology development and demonstration projects in New York State, targeting organizations capable of advancing next-generation storage solutions.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses