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New York Environment Grants

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Catalyst Program Grant
$3,000,000
Northern Border Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports rural communities in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont by providing financial assistance for projects that stimulate economic growth, improve infrastructure, and enhance local services in areas with fewer than 5,000 residents.

Community Development
State governments
ISGP 1 Aquatic Invasive Species Spread Prevention or Boat Decontamination
$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 academic institutions in New York State for projects aimed at preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species through education, outreach, and direct action initiatives.

Environment
City or township governments
Wildlife Rehabilitation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Avangrid Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support to wildlife rehabilitation organizations in the U.S. to enhance care for injured animals, improve facilities, and promote community education about wildlife and energy.

Animal Welfare
Nonprofits
Pathways Grant Program
$100,000
City Parks Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations and collaborations focused on creating equitable and sustainable parks and open spaces in New York City, particularly benefiting under-resourced communities.

Environment
City or township governments
Hudson River Valley Greenway Conservancy Trail Grant
$250,000
New York State Greenway Conservancy for the Hudson River Valley (HRVG)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 7, 2024

This grant provides financial support to municipalities and non-profit organizations in selected New York counties for various recreational trail projects, including construction, planning, rehabilitation, and educational initiatives.

Environment
Nonprofits
Municipal Parks and Recreation Grant Program
$900,000
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 7, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments in New York State for the development and improvement of public parks and recreational facilities that promote outdoor activities and enhance community well-being.

Recreation
City or township governments
John and Dorotha VanNess Family Fund
$25,000
Northern New York Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations working to improve the quality of life in the greater Potsdam area through various community-focused projects.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The David Prize
$200,000
The David Prize
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This grant provides financial support to innovative New Yorkers with bold ideas aimed at creating positive change in their communities across the five boroughs.

Community Development
Individuals
Bender Family Foundation Grant
$15,000
Bender Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community initiatives that promote arts, culture, education, history, and environmental projects in Albany and its surrounding areas.

Arts
Nonprofits
Lunenfeld Beautification Grants
$1,000
Gardens Buffalo Niagara
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 29, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and community groups in Buffalo for public gardening and beautification projects that enhance community spaces and promote environmental sustainability.

Environment
Nonprofits
Cayuga Community Fund Grant
$10,000
Central New York Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations in Cayuga County to implement innovative projects that address community needs in areas such as arts, education, health, and the environment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Climate Smart Communities Grant Program
$2,000,000
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This program provides funding to New York State municipalities for projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance climate change resilience.

Environment
City or township governments
Ellen Lea Paine Memorial Nature Fund
Contact for amount
Adirondack Garden Club
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This grant provides financial support for environmental stewardship projects in the Adirondack Park, targeting individuals and nonprofit organizations, including schools, that focus on conservation, habitat restoration, and community-based environmental education.

Environment
Individuals
Timber for Transit Program
$5,000,000
Northern Border Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This program provides funding for applied research and demonstration projects that utilize advanced wood materials in transportation infrastructure, prioritizing initiatives that enhance resilience to extreme weather and support economically distressed communities.

Transportation
Nonprofits
The Dairy Farm Improvement & Modernization Grant
$100,000
Vermont Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 29, 2025

This grant provides financial support to dairy farmers and related organizations in the Northeast to improve farm operations, enhance milk quality, and address climate challenges.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Trails Maintenance Fund
Contact for amount
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 19, 2025

This grant provides financial support for trail maintenance and restoration projects in Western New York, targeting nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools to enhance community connectivity and recreational experiences.

Environment
City or township governments
Parks, Preservation and Heritage in New York
$675,000
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation (OPRHP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to municipalities, state agencies, and not-for-profit organizations in New York for the development and improvement of parks, historic properties, and heritage areas.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Emma Barnsley Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Emma Barnsley Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 16, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Texas and New York that focus on animal welfare, environmental protection, and veterinary education, with a special emphasis on humane treatment and ethical research practices.

Animal Welfare
Nonprofits
Northern New York Agricultural Development Program
$300,000
Northern New York Agricultural Development Program
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2024

This grant provides funding for agricultural research, education, and technical assistance projects aimed at improving farming practices in the Northern New York region, specifically targeting operating farms and agricultural research facilities.

Law Justice and Legal Services
County governments
Schools Food Waste Diversion Pilot Program
$5,000
Monroe County Department of Environmental Services
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2026

This initiative provides funding to public school districts in Monroe County, New York, to implement or expand food waste diversion strategies, promoting sustainability and reducing environmental impact.

Environment
Independent school districts