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New York Natural Resources Grants

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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
New York’s Great Lakes Basin Small Grants Program
$40,000
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-driven environmental projects in New York's Great Lakes Basin, targeting local governments, non-profits, and educational institutions focused on improving water quality, habitat restoration, and sustainability.

Environment
Nonprofits
Chesapeake Bay Small Watershed Grants Program
$750,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This program provides funding for community-driven conservation projects that improve water quality and habitat in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, targeting local organizations, governments, and educational institutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Resilient Watersheds Grant
$10,000,000
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 31, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities and eligible organizations in New York State for projects that reduce flooding risks and enhance ecological health.

Environment
Nonprofits
Hudson River Estuary Local Stewardship Planning Grant
$30,548,053
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities and nonprofit organizations in the Hudson River Estuary region for projects that improve water quality, promote environmental education, and enhance climate resilience.

Environment
Nonprofits
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
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

Not specified

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
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
Expanding Agroforestry Project Incentive Payment Program
$450,000
The Nature Conservancy
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2026

This program provides financial incentives to farmers in select U.S. states to adopt agroforestry practices that integrate trees and shrubs into their agricultural systems, promoting environmental sustainability and new revenue opportunities.

Agriculture
Individuals
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
Regenerate New York 2026 - Small Projects
$50,000
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
In-Lake Grant Program
$50,000
Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2026

This program provides funding for projects that enhance the health and accessibility of specific lakes in Chautauqua County, aiming to boost tourism and recreational opportunities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Town of East Hampton Water Quality Improvement Grant
Contact for amount
Town of East Hampton (Natural Resources Department)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 31, 2024

This grant provides funding to East Hampton Town departments, villages, nonprofits, and commercial entities for projects that improve local water quality through pollution reduction and habitat restoration initiatives.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
EJ Community Impact Grant Program Round 13
$200,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Advancing Forest Markets Grant Program
$12,000,000
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
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
Resilient and Connected Appalachians Grant Program
$100,000
The Nature Conservancy
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation projects in the Appalachian region that protect wildlife habitats and enhance ecological connectivity, targeting community organizations, municipalities, and tribal nations.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Chautauqua County Watershed Grant Program
$50,000
Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 6, 2026

This program provides funding for projects that improve water quality and enhance recreational opportunities in key lakes and streams of Chautauqua County, targeting collaborations among local governments, non-profits, schools, and landowners.

Environment
Nonprofits
Environmental Protection Fund - Local Waterfront Revitalization Program
$2,000,000
New York Department of State (DOS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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