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New York Environment Grants

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Community Resilience and Flood Risk Reduction Grants
$39,000,000
New York Department of State (DOS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 31, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipal governments, state agencies, and nonprofit organizations in New York for projects that improve community resilience and reduce flood risks through various environmental and infrastructure initiatives.

Environment
City or township governments
Morton K. and Jane Blaustein Foundation - Racial 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 working to combat racism, support immigrants and refugees, and promote equitable climate policies, particularly in Baltimore City, the DC region, and New York, with a focus on communities of color and low-income populations.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Impact 100 NYC Grant
$100,000
Impact 100 NYC
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in New York City for innovative projects that benefit underserved communities and promote social change.

Environment
City or township governments
NYC Green Fund Grassroots Grant Program
$40,000
City Parks Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

This program provides financial support to grassroots organizations in New York City for community-led initiatives that enhance and activate public parks and open spaces, particularly in underserved areas.

Environment
Nonprofits
Quailwood Fund
$20,000
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 30, 2025

This fund provides financial support for community projects, conservation efforts, and educational scholarships to enhance the quality of life for residents in the Red Rock area of Columbia County, New York.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Glenn and Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foundation Grants
$5,000
Glenn and Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life for year-round residents of the Adirondack Park through various community-focused programs.

Arts
Nonprofits
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
Green Resiliency Grants
$10,000,000
New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This program provides funding to New York State municipalities for large-scale stormwater management projects that enhance water quality and resilience against extreme weather, with a focus on benefiting disadvantaged communities.

Environment
City or township governments
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
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
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