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New York Environment Grants

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Farmland Protection Staff Capacity, Round 1
$300,000
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYSDAM)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 26, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local organizations and agencies in New York for hiring staff dedicated to farmland protection and enhancing their capacity to preserve agricultural lands.

Agriculture
City or township governments
1928 AGC Founders Fund
Contact for amount
Adirondack Garden Club
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

Mar 27, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in the Adirondack region for projects that promote environmental health, conservation, and community engagement through gardening and native plant initiatives.

Environment
Nonprofits
Kelsey Trust Grant Program
$10,000
Vermont Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations and projects that protect the environment and support community needs within the Lake Champlain Basin.

Environment
Nonprofits
Regenerate New York 2026 - Small Projects
$50,000
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

Date Added

Jan 17, 2026

This grant provides funding to private landowners and nonprofit organizations in rural New York to restore and regenerate forestlands through various forestry practices, with a focus on supporting underserved communities.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Community Impact Grant Program - Round 13
$7,000,000
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit community organizations and Tribal groups in New York State to address environmental and public health challenges in disadvantaged communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Neighborhood Greening Grants Program
$2,000
Syracuse Parks Conservancy
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This grant provides funding to community groups in Syracuse for projects that enhance local parks and recreational areas through volunteer-led initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Northern Chautauqua Environmental Fund
Contact for amount
Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Chautauqua County for programs focused on environmental education and conservation, particularly related to Lake Erie and its watershed.

Community Development
Nonprofits
EJ Community Impact Grant Program Round 13
$7,000,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 19, 2026

This program provides funding to community-based organizations in New York State to tackle environmental justice issues and improve public health in underserved areas.

Environment
Nonprofits
Harris & Frances Block Foundation Grant Program
$35,000
Harris & Frances Block Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides funding to small grassroots nonprofit organizations in Vermont, North Carolina, Southwest Virginia, and New York City that are focused on creating equitable solutions to social and environmental challenges.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Beach Grants
$9,737,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to states, territories, and Tribes for monitoring beach water quality and ensuring public safety from harmful pathogens during recreational activities.

Environment
State governments
Advancing Forest Markets Grant Program
$12,000,000
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 5, 2026

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
Tree Market Boost & Revitalization Program 2026
$46,200,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 5, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a diverse range of applicants, including businesses, nonprofits, and government entities, to enhance tree production, distribution, and workforce capacity, ultimately promoting environmental sustainability and climate resilience in New York State.

Environment
Small businesses
Robert F. Schumann Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Robert F. Schumann Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2027

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides funding to 501(c)(3) organizations in the Northeast and East Coast regions of the U.S. for projects focused on environmental sustainability, education, and cultural initiatives that enhance community well-being, particularly those related to bird habitats and open space preservation.

Environment
Nonprofits
Green Infrastructure Grant Program
$675,000
NYC Department of Environmental Protection
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 17, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support to private property owners in New York City for installing green roofs to help manage stormwater runoff.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Regenerate New York 2026 - Large Projects
$1,000,000
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

Date Added

Jan 17, 2026

This grant provides financial support to private landowners, non-profits, and Indian Nations in rural New York to promote forest regeneration and health through sustainable management practices.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Connect Kids to Parks Field Trip Grant Program
$2,500
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 10, 2025

This program provides funding to help Title I schools and organizations in New York State cover costs for field trips to public parks and historic sites, promoting environmental education and access to nature for underserved communities.

Education
Nonprofits
Schuyler County Fund Grant
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 4, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities in Schuyler County for innovative projects that benefit the community, promote diversity, and protect the environment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Source Water Buffer Program
$5,000,000
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 15, 2024

This funding initiative provides financial support to New York State Soil and Water Conservation Districts for protecting public drinking water sources by establishing conservation easements and vegetated buffers on agricultural lands.

Environment
State 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
Zoos, Botanical Gardens, and Aquaria Operational Support Grant Program
$45,000
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 17, 2026

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities and non-profit organizations in New York that manage natural heritage collections, helping them enhance public education and maintain their living and preserved biological specimens.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits