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Public Arts Grants
$2,500
Auburn Public Theater Regrants
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in creating arts and cultural projects that enrich local communities and enhance public access to artistic experiences.

Arts
Nonprofits
EJ Community Impact Grant Program Round 13
$200,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 19, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in New York State to implement projects that improve environmental quality and public health in disadvantaged communities facing environmental challenges.

Environment
Nonprofits
ZBGA Capital Grant Program
$500,000
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 26, 2025

This program provides funding to New York State zoos, botanical gardens, and aquaria for capital improvements that enhance educational programs, promote sustainability, and improve public safety.

Environment
Nonprofits
Household Hazardous Waste State Assistance Program
Contact for amount
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 23, 2025

This funding supports municipalities in New York State to safely collect and dispose of household hazardous waste, promoting environmental protection and public education on proper waste management.

Environment
City or township governments
Community Foundation Competitive Grants
$75,000
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Western New York to support community-driven projects that address local needs and align with the Foundation's strategic goals.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Advancing Forest Markets Grant Program
$12,000,000
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
ISGP 4 Restoration and Resiliency
$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 educational institutions in New York State for projects that restore native ecosystems and enhance resilience against invasive species.

Environment
City or township governments
Resilient and Connected Appalachians Grant Program
$100,000
The Nature Conservancy
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation projects in the Appalachian region that protect wildlife habitats and enhance ecological connectivity, targeting community organizations, municipalities, and tribal nations.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Chautauqua County Watershed Grant Program
$50,000
Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 6, 2026

This program provides funding for projects that improve water quality and enhance recreational opportunities in key lakes and streams of Chautauqua County, targeting collaborations among local governments, non-profits, schools, and landowners.

Environment
Nonprofits
Investments Supporting Partnerships in Recovery Ecosystems Initiative
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects in the Appalachian region that help individuals recovering from substance use disorders gain access to job training and employment services, fostering sustainable recovery and economic independence.

Food and Nutrition
City or township governments
Environmental Protection Fund - Local Waterfront Revitalization Program
$2,000,000
New York Department of State (DOS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial and technical assistance to New York municipalities for projects that revitalize waterfront areas, enhance climate resilience, and improve public access and water quality.

Environment
City or township governments
Honda USA Foundation Funding - Programmatic Support
$100,000
Honda USA Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and schools focused on improving mobility access for individuals with disabilities, as well as initiatives in education and environmental sustainability.

Health
Nonprofits
Morton K. and Jane Blaustein Foundation - Immigrant Justice
$75,000
Morton K. and Jane Blaustein Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support immigrant rights, legal services, and holistic support for refugees and asylum seekers, particularly in Baltimore, the DC region, and New York.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Performing Artist in Residence Program
$8,000
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This program provides funding and resources for New York City-based performing artists to create and present original works that explore the relationship between humans and nature, culminating in a public performance at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

Environment
Individuals
HRE River Education
$100,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for educational projects that promote environmental learning and stewardship along the Hudson River, particularly for underserved communities.

Environment
City or township governments
Niskayuna Community Foundation Grant
$2,000
Niskayuna Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $2,000 for projects that improve the quality of life for residents in Niskayuna through initiatives in health, arts, community development, conservation, and recreation.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
City or township governments
Smart Growth Community Planning Grant Program
$4,800,000
New York State Department of State (DOS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities and non-profit organizations in New York State for planning and zoning projects that promote sustainable development, environmental protection, and affordable housing.

Community Development
City or township governments
Manhattan Community Awards Program
$10,000
New York Department of Education (DOE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This program provides funding for small-scale community projects in Manhattan that address local needs in areas such as education, climate resilience, anti-gun violence, and composting.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Capacity Building Grant Program
$150,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small nonprofits and local governments in the Chesapeake Bay region to strengthen their organizational capacity and enhance community and environmental initiatives.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Morton K. and Jane Blaustein Foundation Grant - Climate Justice
$75,000
Morton K. and Jane Blaustein Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that work on climate justice initiatives, focusing on supporting communities of color and low-income populations in Baltimore City, the DC region, and New York.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits