New York Housing Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support to not-for-profit organizations operating licensed housing facilities in Western New York, enabling them to enhance services and make modifications that help older adults with mental health needs live independently and safely in their communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in New York for enhancing certified Recovery Residences that offer safe and supportive housing for individuals recovering from substance use disorders.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofits, schools, and municipalities in the Adirondack region to address critical community needs and promote long-term improvements in basic needs, education, and economic vitality.

This funding is designed to assist Rockland County in providing essential services and support to individuals and families facing homelessness or housing instability, helping them secure permanent housing and regain stability.

This grant provides financial and technical assistance to local organizations and governments in Syracuse to create and improve affordable housing options for residents.

The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties is offering grants to libraries within Herkimer and Oneida counties. These grants are specifically designed to support program-related expenses, physical structure updates, or technology upgrades, all with the overarching goal of enhancing the services provided to patrons. This initiative aligns with the foundation's mission to strengthen community resources and improve the quality of life for residents by investing in vital local institutions like libraries. The grants aim to foster more dynamic and accessible library services, directly contributing to community enrichment and educational opportunities. The primary beneficiaries of this grant program are libraries located in Herkimer and Oneida counties. Indirectly, the patrons of these libraries, including individuals and families seeking educational resources, technological access, and community programs, will also benefit significantly. The impact goals include improving the quality and accessibility of library services, fostering innovation in library programming, and ensuring that libraries can meet the evolving needs of their communities. By supporting these institutions, the foundation seeks to strengthen the educational and cultural infrastructure of the region. The grant program prioritizes new programs or projects that begin no earlier than June 2024, or existing/ongoing programs that incur expenses from June 2024 onwards. Emphasis is placed on projects with identifiable and measurable outcomes and a clear timeline for completion. This focus ensures that the funded initiatives are purposeful, accountable, and designed to achieve tangible results. The foundation's strategic priority is to invest in projects that demonstrate a clear potential for positive community impact and sustainable improvement in library services. Applicants can request a maximum of $2,500 in Community Foundation funding. Eligibility is restricted to libraries in Herkimer or Oneida counties that are 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organizations, organizations with a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor, or affiliated with a governmental institution. The expected outcomes include a measurable enhancement in library offerings, improved patron engagement, and modernized facilities or technology. Through this targeted funding, the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties operates on a theory of change that posits that strategic investment in local libraries will directly lead to stronger, more resilient communities with increased access to knowledge and resources.

This grant provides funding for the development and operation of a 50-unit housing facility in Broome County to support adults recovering from serious mental illness.

This funding opportunity supports not-for-profit organizations in Broome County that are working to address critical community issues and promote systemic change through collaborative efforts.

This program provides financial support to property owners in Elmira for rehabilitating vacant rental units to create safe and affordable housing for low- and moderate-income renters.

This funding opportunity provides capital to New York State hospitals and nonprofit organizations to expand and improve inpatient psychiatric services, particularly for individuals with acute mental health needs, including those with dual diagnoses.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Syracuse to develop affordable housing and support community programs for residents.

This grant provides funding to organizations and local governments to develop solar and energy storage projects that benefit low-to-moderate income households and affordable housing providers in New York.

This grant provides funding for a program that supports adults with serious mental illness or co-occurring substance use disorders by offering scattered site apartment housing in the Bronx and Manhattan.

This funding opportunity provides support for nonprofit organizations to create supportive housing programs for young adults aged 18 to 25 with serious mental illness, helping them transition from institutional settings, foster care, or homelessness into stable living environments while accessing essential services and resources.

This grant provides funding for middle school students in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties to engage in philanthropy by awarding grants to local nonprofit organizations of their choice.

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations to create and manage short-term housing programs that support adults with serious mental illness in Broome and Columbia Counties, helping them develop skills for independent living.

The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) invites applications from not-for-profit and for-profit providers for the development and operation of Community Based Residential Programs (CBRP) for individuals under Community Supervision. The CBRP is a housing initiative to assist parolees under the jurisdiction of DOCCS to attain stability in the community while providing for individual case needs and community safety. CBRPs provide food, counseling, and other services such as substance abuse treatment, educational/vocational training, mental health and social services to residents either directly or through referral to credentialed providers. (Note: a CBRP is not to be confused with Substance Use Residential Treatment Programs). To be eligible for an award, programs must have a current and valid Certificate of Occupancy (COO). For initial award, applicants must have the demonstrated ability to start the program on October 1, 2022, or upon approval by the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC). An approved site visit may be required by DOCCS within 10-days of a tentative contract award notification by the Commissioner.The components of this RFA are as follows:A CBRP provides a structured setting and services for a period of up to 120-days, withextensions available upon approval of DOCCS’ Re-Entry Contract Manager, to thefollowing client groups:Client Group A: Newly released parolees from state or local correctional facilities who do not have an acceptable residence.Client Group B: Parolees who require increased supervision and structure in order to change behavior patterns which, given case circumstances, may otherwise lead to re-incarceration; and/orrequire removal from their current living environment due to crisis situations or need for temporary housing.Client Group C: Parolees with mental health, physical and/or medical concerns.Client Group D: Parolees who have a history of sex offense(s) and/or arson.Many of the parolees have histories of chemical dependency, mental illness, unemployment, health concerns, and substandard housing. They are released from state or local incarceration after convictions for offenses for which they continue to serve a sentence that was imposed by a local County Court. They generally are returning to the communities where they were residing at the time of their arrest.DOCCS reserves the right to award more than one contract for a Catchment Area based on the need for residential programs that include Client Group D. DOCCS seeks to establish Community Based Residential Programs throughout New York State under the following general provisions and designated Catchment areas as listed in RFA 2021-02.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in New York State to deliver essential legal services that help prevent eviction and homelessness for individuals and families at risk.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Central New York to establish a specialized mental health team that supports individuals with serious mental illness involved in the criminal justice system, helping them engage with community-based services and reduce recidivism.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities, non-profits, and community boards in New York State for revitalizing areas impacted by brownfields through planning and environmental assessments.