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New York Natural Resources Grants

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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
Northeast Forests and Rivers Fund
$300,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, governments, and educational institutions for projects that restore and sustain healthy rivers, forests, and grasslands to support diverse wildlife in the Northeast.

Environment
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
Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund
$2,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance fish and wildlife habitats, improve water quality, and promote outdoor recreation within the Delaware River watershed, targeting nonprofits, educational institutions, government agencies, and Tribal organizations.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
NFWF Long Island Sound Futures Fund
$1,500,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions in the Long Island Sound region to implement projects that restore and protect the environment, improve water quality, and engage communities in conservation efforts.

Environment
Nonprofits
New York Soil Health Mini-Grants
$2,000
New York Soil Health
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This mini-grant program provides funding for individuals and organizations in New York to support projects and activities that promote soil health research, education, and awareness.

Natural Resources
Individuals
NYS RSFI Grant Program 2024 Round 2
$5,000,000
New York Department of Agriculture and Markets
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that improve school meal preparation using New York State farm products, reduce food insecurity, and promote workforce development in the food industry for eligible non-profits, municipalities, school districts, and educational service boards.

Agriculture
City or township governments
Greenway Communities and Compact Grant
$100,000
Hudson River Valley Greenway
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 7, 2024

This funding opportunity supports municipalities in the Hudson River Valley to develop plans and projects that enhance their scenic, natural, and cultural resources while promoting regional collaboration and community development.

Community Development
City or township governments
Community Grants Program
Contact for amount
New York State Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2025

This program provides funding to New York-based community organizations and local government agencies for projects that promote sustainability and reduce environmental hazards through pollution prevention initiatives.

Environment
County governments
State Assistance Programs (Grants) For Waste Reduction, Recycling And Household Hazardous Waste Programs
Contact for amount
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to New York State municipalities and organizations for projects focused on waste reduction, recycling, and managing household hazardous waste, helping them implement sustainable practices.

Environment
County governments
ISGP 2 Invasive Species Rapid Response and Control
$250,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports municipalities, non-profits, and academic institutions in New York State to combat the ecological and economic impacts of invasive species through various control, research, and restoration projects.

Environment
City or township governments
Adult Critical Time Intervention Teams Round Three
$848,501
New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH).
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to establish teams that provide essential support and resources to adults with complex mental health conditions during critical transitions, such as hospital discharges, to promote community integration and long-term well-being.

Environment
City or township governments
Invasive Species Grant Program
$250,000
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities, academic institutions, and non-profit organizations in New York State for projects that prevent and manage the impact of invasive species on local ecosystems.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Impact Grant Program - Round 12
$200,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit community organizations and Tribal groups in New York State to address environmental and public health challenges in disadvantaged communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Disadvantaged Communities Air Pollution Mitigation
$3,000,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

This funding opportunity provides $3 million to support projects that reduce air pollution and improve public health in disadvantaged communities across New York State.

Environment
Nonprofits
Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP)
Contact for amount
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 15, 2024

This program provides funding to local governments and non-profit organizations for projects that improve water quality, enhance flood resilience, and protect drinking water sources across the state.

Environment
City or township governments
ISGP 4 Restoration and Resiliency
$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 educational institutions in New York State for projects that restore native ecosystems and enhance resilience against invasive species.

Environment
City or township governments
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 in New York to establish or improve environmental education centers that promote awareness and action on climate issues in disadvantaged communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
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 program provides funding to support the establishment of protective vegetated buffers on farmland near critical water sources in New York State, helping to safeguard public drinking water and improve water quality.

Environment
City or township governments
Capacity Building Grant Program
$150,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small nonprofits and local governments in the Chesapeake Bay region to strengthen their organizational capacity and enhance community and environmental initiatives.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits