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New York Environment Grants

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Community Environmental Education Centers
$3,000,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community-based organizations and tribal entities in New York to establish or improve environmental education centers that promote awareness and action on climate justice and sustainability in disadvantaged communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program 2025
$200,000
New York Farm Viability Institute (NYFVI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and local or tribal governments in New York State to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of specialty crops through research, development, and education initiatives.

Agriculture
County governments
Lake Champlain Sea Grant
$500,000
Lake Champlain Sea Grant Institute (LCSG)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 26, 2024

This grant provides funding for research projects that enhance the health of the Lake Champlain Basin, focusing on climate change adaptation, water quality, and community resilience, and is open to universities, nonprofits, and businesses in Vermont and New York.

Environment
Nonprofits
Just Transition Fund’s Local Economy Lab Initiative
$500,000
JU.S.t Transition Fund
Private

Application Deadline

May 9, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This initiative provides funding and support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and Tribal governments in coal-impacted communities to develop and scale innovative economic projects that create job opportunities and foster local economic transformation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Daniel C. and Beatrice M. Fisher Fund
Contact for amount
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 22, 2025

Date Added

Sep 4, 2024

This fund provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life for residents in Clarence, New York, through educational, charitable, recreational, and cultural initiatives.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
2025 Research and Education Grant Program
$250,000
Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 6, 2024

Date Added

Jun 10, 2024

Science and Technology
City or township governments
Crane Family Fund
$4,000
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 15, 2025

Date Added

May 31, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Berkshire Taconic region for innovative projects that improve environmental quality and promote community health, with a focus on engaging at-risk and low-income youth.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Arts Alive Grant 2025
$10,000
ArtsWestchester
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 8, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community-based arts projects and the creation of original work by local artists in Westchester and Rockland Counties, focusing on inclusivity and access for underrepresented communities.

Arts
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
Tompkins County announces Amplify Grant
$5,500
Tompkins County Office of Equity and Diversity
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

Date Added

Sep 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports grassroots initiatives, nonprofits, and small businesses in Tompkins County that focus on promoting racial and social equity within historically underserved communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Rock Charitable Fund
$125,000
Northern New York Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 5, 2025

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This grant provides funding for projects in St. Lawrence County that focus on preserving historical sites, supporting places of worship, and aiding military veterans.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Small Things, Big Impacts Fund
$1,000
Naturally Lewis
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 24, 2023

This funding opportunity supports businesses and non-profit organizations in Lewis County, NY, by providing financial assistance for creative projects that enhance their visibility in the community.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Core Fund Arts Program
$30,000
The Scherman Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 5, 2023

The Scherman Foundation's Core Fund Arts Program in New York City supports a diverse range of professional performing arts organizations and a limited number of visual arts groups. The program prioritizes excellence and innovation, providing general operating support to empower artistic leaders with flexible funding. It aims to enrich the city's spirit, create sustainable communities, impact social wellbeing and cohesion, and serve as an economic engine while attracting emerging and established artists and art lovers from around the world. The program supports small groups dedicated to the work of a single artist, larger producing entities, museums, and organizations that sustain the creative life.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Food and Fiber Processing Grant Program
$2,500,000
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYSDAM)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 28, 2026

Date Added

Jan 30, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to agricultural businesses in New York State for improving food and fiber processing infrastructure, with a focus on local sourcing and sustainability.

Agriculture
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New Lewis County Historic Preservation Fund Grant
$100,000
Northern New York Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 18, 2025

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations and churches in Lewis County, New York, to preserve and restore historically significant buildings while maintaining their original character.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Climate Justice for Resilient Communities in New York
$1,000,000
Con Edison
Private

Application Deadline

May 3, 2024

Date Added

Apr 18, 2024

Con Edison seeks proposals for social justice grants that empower disadvantaged and historically marginalized communities to address climate resiliency in New York City and Westchester. The program supports actionable initiatives created with and for communities most impacted by extreme heat, severe weather, and flooding. Priority is given to organizations and partnerships with strong histories of community organizing around justice issues, leadership that reflects community demographics, deep engagement with residents, and clear policy and advocacy goals. Programs may include education on environmental burdens, skills based trainings on preparedness and advocacy, community convenings to plan for climate impacts, and projects that elevate community perspectives for decision makers. Projects must serve beneficiaries within the service territory and in designated disadvantaged communities. Total seed funding of up to 1,000,000 dollars will support programs beginning in July 2024. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) organizations; in collaborative projects a designated 501(c)(3) must serve as fiscal agent. Programs must be located within priority communities and demonstrate meaningful community impact. Applications are due May 3, 2024. Grant duration is not stated. Additional information is available from Con Edison.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Western New York Great Lakes Restoration Grant Program
$500,000
Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 18, 2026

This program provides funding for nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions to implement environmental restoration projects in the Niagara River/Lake Erie watershed, focusing on issues like invasive species control, habitat restoration, and stormwater runoff reduction.

Environment
Nonprofits
Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program Round 17 – Tree Inventories and Management Plans
$2,500,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 18, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities, nonprofits, and tribes in New York State for developing tree inventories and management plans to enhance urban forestry and community well-being.

Environment
City or township governments
Helen and Ritter Shumway Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Helen and Ritter Shumway Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support for conservation and historic preservation projects in Rochester, New York, and nearby areas, focusing on community improvement and capacity building.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Community Grants Program
$150,000
Central New York Community Foundation (CNYCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public entities for innovative projects that improve the quality of life for residents in Onondaga and Madison counties, focusing on areas such as arts, education, health, and the environment.

Community Development
Nonprofits