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New York Environment Grants

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Farmland Protection Implementation Grants Program - Round 19
$2,000,000
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local entities in New York State for projects that protect viable farmland from development and promote agricultural conservation efforts.

Agriculture
County governments
Cowles Charitable Trust Grant
$10,000
The Cowles Charitable Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 24, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Downstate New York and South Florida for projects that promote the arts, education, ethical journalism, and medical and climate research.

Arts
Nonprofits
Fields Pond Foundation Grant Program
$25,000
Fields Pond Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides financial support to community-based nature and land conservation organizations in New England and upper New York State to advance impactful conservation projects that benefit the environment and local communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Venable Foundation Grant
$10,000
Venable Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that serve low-income and underrepresented communities in various areas such as health, education, and legal services across specific major U.S. cities.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Utilizing the Full Power of Empire AI Program
$6,000,000
Simons Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2026

Date Added

Sep 2, 2026

This funding opportunity supports ambitious research projects in mathematics and basic science that leverage advanced computational capabilities, specifically targeting faculty members at eligible institutions who utilize multinode GPU clusters to tackle significant scientific challenges.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
The Harris & Frances Block Foundation Grant
$35,000
The Harris & Frances Block Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to small grassroots nonprofit organizations in Vermont, North Carolina, Virginia, and New York City that focus on environmental and social justice initiatives, particularly in areas like food justice and community engagement.

Environment
Nonprofits
Timber for Transit Program
$5,000,000
Northern Border Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2026

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This program provides funding for applied research and demonstration projects that utilize advanced wood materials in transportation infrastructure, prioritizing initiatives that enhance resilience to extreme weather and support economically distressed communities.

Transportation
State 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 New York State farms and agricultural producers with comprehensive energy audits to identify ways to improve energy efficiency and reduce operating costs.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
NY Sun Commercial Industrial Incentive Grant Program
Contact for amount
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 21, 2026

This program provides financial incentives to approved contractors for installing large-scale solar energy systems in Upstate New York, promoting renewable energy adoption and equitable access.

Energy
Small businesses
Empire Building Challenge (Hospitals) Grant Program
$5,000,000
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 20, 2026

This funding opportunity supports New York State hospitals in implementing innovative energy efficiency and carbon reduction projects to enhance sustainability and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

Energy
Small businesses
Charge Ready NY - Large Public Sector Project Program
$15,000,000
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 20, 2026

Date Added

Aug 19, 2026

This program provides funding to public sector organizations in New York State to develop and install publicly accessible electric vehicle charging stations, promoting electric vehicle adoption and reducing emissions.

Transportation
State governments
Clean Vessel Assistance Program Construction and Upgrade Grants
$80,000
New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2026

This grant provides financial assistance to marinas, municipalities, and non-profit organizations for installing or upgrading facilities that help recreational boaters properly dispose of sewage.

Environment
Nonprofits
Port Infrastructure Request for Proposals (RFP) 6041
$100,000,000
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 7, 2027

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
Residential and Retail Energy Storage Market Acceleration Incentives Program
$775,000,000
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2026

This program provides financial incentives for homeowners and businesses in New York to install energy storage systems, promoting clean energy use and supporting disadvantaged communities.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Municipal Waste Reduction and Rcycling. Prgrm. 24
Contact for amount
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2027

Date Added

Nov 7, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities in New York State for improving recycling infrastructure and waste management initiatives, including the development of facilities and equipment for effective waste reduction and recycling.

Environment
City or township governments
Neighborhood Mini-Grant Program
Contact for amount
Sustainable Finger Lakes
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

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.

Environment
Individuals
CAFO Enhanced Nutrient and Methane Management Program
$21,000,000
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 15, 2024

This program provides funding to Soil and Water Conservation Districts to help CAFO-permitted farmers improve manure management practices, reduce methane emissions, and enhance nutrient conservation.

Agriculture
Special district governments
New York State Community Gardens Soil Testing Program
$40,000
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 15, 2024

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.

Agriculture
Individuals
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
Flexible Technical Assistance (FlexTech) Grant Program
$500,000
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 20, 2026

This program provides financial assistance for technical studies to help New York State businesses, institutions, and multifamily property owners evaluate energy efficiency and carbon reduction opportunities.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses