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New York Environment Grants

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Recreational Trails Program Educational Funding
$300,000
New York Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities, nonprofits, and public agencies in New York State for the development and maintenance of recreational trails and related facilities for various user groups.

Recreation
State governments
United Way of Cayuga County Grant
Contact for amount
United Way of Cayuga County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Cayuga County that provide programs focused on youth development, financial stability, health and wellness, and community resilience for local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Statewide Community Regrant Program
$3,000
Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 11, 2024

This program provides funding to non-profit organizations and individual artists in New York State to support and expand arts and cultural initiatives, particularly in underserved areas like Genesee and Orleans Counties.

Arts
City or township governments
Community Donor Advised Funds
$1,000
Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 8, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the northern Chautauqua region for projects that enhance community development and address local needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
NYCHA Resident Climate Action Grants
$15,000
Public Housing Community Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 2, 2026

This program provides funding to residents of New York City Housing Authority developments to create and implement innovative climate action and sustainability projects that benefit their communities.

Environment
Individuals
Capital Design Grants
$500,000
New York State Council on the Arts
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in New York State to develop design plans for capital improvement projects that enhance community engagement and ensure long-term sustainability.

Arts
Nonprofits
Forest Economy Program
$1,000,000
Northern Border Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This program provides funding to support community development, workforce training, and sustainable business initiatives in the forest-based economy of rural areas in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont.

Natural Resources
State governments
New York’s Great Lakes Basin Small Grants Program
$40,000
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-driven environmental projects in New York's Great Lakes Basin, targeting local governments, non-profits, and educational institutions focused on improving water quality, habitat restoration, and sustainability.

Environment
Nonprofits
Large Capital Improvement Grants Program
$10,000,000
New York State Council on the Arts
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This program provides substantial funding to nonprofit arts and culture organizations in New York State for large-scale capital improvement projects that enhance community access and cultural enrichment.

Arts
Nonprofits
Local Government Efficiency Grant Program
$1,250,000
New York State Department of State (DOS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 3, 2024

This program provides financial support to local governments in New York to improve efficiency and service delivery through collaborative projects in areas like technology, emergency services, and clean energy.

Community Development
County governments
The Scherman Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
The Scherman Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This funding program provides financial support to arts organizations and community groups in New York City that focus on advocacy and movement-building to promote justice, sustainability, and equity, particularly for those led by and serving marginalized communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Chesapeake Bay Small Watershed Grants Program
$750,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This program provides funding for community-driven conservation projects that improve water quality and habitat in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, targeting local organizations, governments, and educational institutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Small Community Fund
$500,000
Broome County Department of Planning and Economic Development
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities, school districts, and nonprofit organizations in Broome County for community improvement projects that enhance local character and promote economic development.

Community Development
Independent school districts
Environmentally Sustainable Communities in New York
$300,000
The New York Community Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in New York State for collaborative projects that promote sustainable food systems, climate-resilient housing, or renewable energy community development across New York City, Long Island, and the Lower Hudson Valley.

Environment
Nonprofits
Hudson River Estuary Local Stewardship Planning Grant
$30,548,053
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities and nonprofit organizations in the Hudson River Estuary region for projects that improve water quality, promote environmental education, and enhance climate resilience.

Environment
Nonprofits
Greenway Communities and Compact Grant
$100,000
Hudson River Valley Greenway
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 7, 2024

This funding opportunity supports municipalities in the Hudson River Valley to develop plans and projects that enhance their scenic, natural, and cultural resources while promoting regional collaboration and community development.

Community Development
City or township governments
LJMF Environmental Initiative Program
$35,000
Laura Jane Musser Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit and government projects that enhance public open spaces in specific U.S. regions by promoting ecological preservation and community access, with a focus on local involvement and measurable outcomes.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Grants Program
$30,000
New York State Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2025

This program provides funding to New York State community organizations, local governments, and tribal nations for projects that promote pollution prevention and improve environmental quality and public health.

Environment
Nonprofits
Renew America’s Nonprofits Grant Program
$200,000
Sustainable Westchester
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This program provides funding for nonprofit organizations in New York to improve energy efficiency in their buildings, helping to reduce energy use and utility costs.

Environment
Nonprofits
Northern New York Community Foundation General Grant
Contact for amount
Northern New York Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations and initiatives that enhance the quality of life in Northern New York through projects in health, education, arts, community development, and more.

Community Development
Nonprofits