Grant Applications
Competitive grants for environmental protection and improvement are available for municipalities, community organizations, not-for-profit organizations and others. For more information about specific eligibility requirements, enrollment periods, eligible activities, and FAQs for the following grants, please click on the name of the grant program in which you are interested. Grant applications that are accepted on a continuous basis are designated with the letter "Y" under the "Continuous" table heading.
Abbreviations are as follows:
- municipality (MUNI)
- not-for-profit (NFP)
- other (OT)
Solid and Hazardous Waste Grants
Funding for municipal projects that improve solid waste management strategies
| Program Name | Continuous | Eligible Parties |
|---|---|---|
| Municipal Waste Reduction, Recycling | Y | MUNI |
| Household Hazardous Waste Disposal | Y | MUNI |
| Solid Waste Municipal Landfill Closure | Y | MUNI |
| Municipal Landfill Gas Management | Y | MUNI |
Water Protection Grants
Funding for projects that protect and improve New York's water resources
| Program Name | Continuous | Eligible Parties | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York State DEC/EFC Wastewater Infrastructure Engineering Planning Grant | N | MUNI | 4pm, 08/12/13 |
| Water Quality Management Planning (604(b)) Projects | N | NFP, OT | Closed |
| Water Quality Improvement Projects | N | MUNI, NFP | Closed |
| The Hudson River Estuary | N | MUNI, NFP | 07/20/12; Closed |
Environmental Cleanup Grants
Funding for projects that facilitate the cleanup of contaminated areas and/or provide assistance to communities affected by environmental contamination
| Program Name | Continuous | Eligible Parties |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Restoration Program | Y | MUNI |
| Technical Assistance Grants | Y | NFP |
| Brownfield Opportunity Areas - DOS | Y | MUNI, NFP |
Wildlife Protection Grant Programs
Funding for projects that improve and protect wildlife habitats and/or provide public access for wildlife-related recreation
| Program Name | Continuous | Eligible Parties | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landowner Incentive Program - Bog Turtle Protection | N | NFP, OT | Closed |
| Landowner Incentive Program - Grassland Protection | N | NFP, OT | 02/01/13 |
| The Hudson River Estuary | N | MUNI, NFP | 07/20/12; Closed |
Land and Forest Protection Grants
Funding for projects that protect state and privately owned lands and forests
| Program Name | Continuous | Eligible Parties | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Forestry Grants | N | MUNI, NFP | 06/21/12; Closed |
| U.S. Forest Service Competitive Allocation Request for Proposals (CARP) | N | MUNI, NFP, OT | 09/28/12; Closed |
| Volunteer Fire Assistance | N | Other | 05/15/12; Closed |
| The Hudson River Estuary | N | MUNI, NFP | 07/20/12; Closed |
| New York State Conservation Partnership Program | N | NFP | 12/07/12; Closed |
| Adirondack Park Community Smart Growth Program | N | MUNI | Closed |
Environmental Justice Grants
Funding for community-based research and education projects that address multiple environmental harms and risks
| Program Name | Continuous | Eligible Parties | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Justice Community | N | NFP | 04/05/13 |
Sportsmen Education Grants
Funding for projects that promote sportsmen education.
| Program Name | Continuous | Eligible Parties | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shooting Range Small Grant Program | N | MUNI, NFP | 06/14/13 |
Important Notice for Vendors/Applicants/Grantees
This spring, New York State began the work of fulfilling Governor Cuomo's transformation initiative to reform the State's grant contracting process by simplifying and streamlining the grants management process. On May 15, 2013, a web-based grants management system, Grants Gateway, was launched. The NY Grants Gateway website is an online system that will allow vendors to browse anticipated and available grant opportunities, providing a one-stop location that will improve the way grants are administered by the State of New York.
In 2013, the Grants Gateway system's ability will be rolled-out in phases including:
- Opportunity Portal (Spring 2013) - A simple way to search for available and anticipated grant opportunities, register to receive notification when specific types of grant opportunities are posted
- Document Vault (Spring 2013) - A secure online document repository for vendors/grantees to store and share commonly requested documents with State agencies
- Online Contracts (Fall 2013) - Ability for vendors/grantees to apply for grants online, develop and execute contracts online.
- Online Claims (Fall 2013) - Ability to submit a request for payment and the supporting documentation online and track status.
All vendors/applicants/grantees will be required to register for access to the Grants Gateway system and to prequalify in the system by July 31, 2013 to be considered eligible to apply for a grant, receive an award, enter into a contract with the State and receive payments.
It is important for vendors/applicants/grantees to visit the NY Grants Reform website to become familiar with statewide requirements, information and details on how to register and prequalify your organization in the new grants management system.
