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New York Environment Grants

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Growing Reforestation Opportunities
$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 for a wide range of organizations and individuals to establish new forests, restore degraded areas, and enhance existing forest ecosystems in New York State.

Environment
Small businesses
Harmful Algal Bloom Research Grant Program
$2,500,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

May 8, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research initiatives aimed at understanding and addressing harmful algal blooms in New York State, targeting partnerships among government entities, academic institutions, nonprofits, and tribal organizations.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
F26AS00062: Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act FY 2026
$500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

Jun 2, 2026

This grant provides financial support to various organizations and governments for projects that restore and protect fish and wildlife habitats in the Great Lakes Basin.

Natural Resources
State governments
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
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
New York State Snowmobile Trail Grant-In-Aid Program
Contact for amount
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
State

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 15, 2024

This program provides funding to local governments in New York State for the development and maintenance of a safe and interconnected snowmobile trail system that promotes tourism and recreation.

Recreation
County governments
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
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
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
$200,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

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
F26AS00083 Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes States - Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
$600,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Great Lakes state agencies for implementing strategies to combat aquatic invasive species and protect the region's ecosystems and economy.

Natural Resources
State governments
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
Environmental Protection Fund - Local Waterfront Revitalization Program
$2,000,000
New York Department of State (DOS)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

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
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 that connect students from underserved communities to nature and historic sites.

Education
Nonprofits