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New York Natural Resources Grants

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Farmland Protection Implementation Grants Program - Round 19
$2,000,000
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local entities in New York State for projects that protect viable farmland from development and promote agricultural conservation efforts.

Agriculture
County governments
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

Aug 12, 2026

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
Fields Pond Foundation Grant Program
$25,000
Fields Pond Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides financial support to community-based nature and land conservation organizations in New England and upper New York State to advance impactful conservation projects that benefit the environment and local communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Environmental Protection Fund Grants Program for Parks, Preservation and Heritage (EPF)
$675,000
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 15, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to municipalities, state agencies, and nonprofits in New York for the acquisition and improvement of parks, historic sites, and heritage areas, with increased funding available for projects in high-poverty areas.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Round 20 Farmland Protection Implementation Grants
$3,000,000
New New York Department of Agriculture and Markets
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 19, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to counties, municipalities, and conservation organizations for acquiring agricultural conservation easements to protect viable farmland in New York from being converted to non-farm uses.

Agriculture
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

Aug 7, 2026

Date Added

Jun 7, 2024

This grant provides funding to municipalities and non-profit organizations in New York's Hudson River Valley to develop, improve, and maintain trail systems that enhance public access to the river and promote environmental education and cultural preservation.

Environment
Nonprofits
Climate Smart Communities Grant Program
$2,000,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

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
Environmental Protection Fund Grants Program for Parks, Preservation and Heritage
$675,000
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation (OPRHP)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

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.

Recreation
City or township governments
CAFO Enhanced Nutrient and Methane Management Program
$21,000,000
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 15, 2024

This program provides funding to Soil and Water Conservation Districts to help CAFO-permitted farmers improve manure management practices, reduce methane emissions, and enhance nutrient conservation.

Agriculture
Special district governments
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
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
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
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
Source Water Buffer Program
$5,000,000
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 15, 2024

This funding initiative provides financial support to New York State Soil and Water Conservation Districts for protecting public drinking water sources by establishing conservation easements and vegetated buffers on agricultural lands.

Environment
State governments