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.
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 | Eligible Parties | Deadline | Awarded By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal Waste Reduction, Recycling | MUNI | Continuous | DEC |
| Household Hazardous Waste Disposal | MUNI | Continuous | DEC |
| Solid Waste Municipal Landfill Closure | MUNI | Continuous | DEC |
| Municipal Landfill Gas Management | MUNI | Continuous | DEC |
Water Protection Grants
Funding for projects that protect and improve New York's water resources
| Program Name | Eligible Parties | Deadline | Awarded By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Quality Management Planning (604(b)) Projects | NFP, OT | 2010; Closed | DEC |
| Water Quality Improvement Projects | MUNI, NFP | 12/13/13 | DEC |
| The Hudson River Estuary | MUNI, NFP | 07/20/12; Closed | DEC |
| New York State DEC/EFC Wastewater Infrastructure Engineering Planning Grant | MUNI | 08/12/13; Closed | EFC |
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 | Eligible Parties | Deadline | Awarded By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Restoration Program | MUNI | Continuous | DEC |
| Technical Assistance Grants | NFP | Continuous | DEC |
| Brownfield Opportunity Areas - DOS | MUNI, NFP | Expected Fall 2013 | DOS |
Wildlife Protection Grant Programs
Funding for projects that improve and protect wildlife habitats and/or provide public access for wildlife-related recreation
| Program Name | Eligible Parties | Deadline | Awarded By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landowner Incentive Program - Bog Turtle Protection | NFP, OT | 2010; Closed | DEC |
| Landowner Incentive Program - Grassland Protection | NFP, OT | 02/01/13; Closed | DEC |
| The Hudson River Estuary | MUNI, NFP | 07/20/12; Closed | DEC |
Land and Forest Protection Grants
Funding for projects that protect state and privately owned lands and forests
| Program Name | Eligible Parties | Deadline | Awarded By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Forestry Grants | MUNI, NFP | 12/05/13 | DEC |
| Volunteer Fire Assistance | MUNI, NFP | 07/25/13; Closed | DEC |
| The Hudson River Estuary | MUNI, NFP | 07/20/12; Closed | DEC |
| Adirondack Park Community Smart Growth Program | MUNI | 2010; Closed | DEC |
| Adirondack Park Upper Hudson Recreation Hub Grants | MUNI | 12/13/13 | NHT |
| New York State Conservation Partnership Program | NFP | 12/07/12; Closed | LTA |
| U.S. Forest Service Competitive Allocation Request for Proposals (CARP) | MUNI, NFP, OT | 09/28/12; Closed | USFS |
Environmental Justice Grants
Funding for community-based research and education projects that address multiple environmental harms and risks
| Program Name | Eligible Parties | Deadline | Awarded By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Justice Community | NFP | 04/05/13; Closed | DEC |
Sportsmen Education Grants
Funding for projects that promote sportsmen education.
| Program Name | Eligible Parties | Deadline | Awarded By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shooting Range Small Grant Program | MUNI, NFP | 06/14/13; Closed | CCE |
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.
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.
Prequalification Requirement for Not-for profit Applicants
The State of New York has implemented a new statewide prequalification process designed to facilitate prompt contracting for not-for-profit vendors. Interested vendors are asked to submit commonly requested documents, and answer frequently asked questions once. The application requests organizational information about the vendor's capacity, legal compliance, and integrity. To learn more about prequalification, go to the Grants Reform website where you can preview the questions and required documents.
All not-for-profit vendors are required to prequalify prior to grant application.
Following is a summary of the steps that must be undertaken in order for you to prequalify.
- Go to the Grants Reform website and download a copy of the Registration Form. Please review the instructions for submission of this Form. The form must be signed and notarized by an authorized representative of your organization, and must be sent to the Division of Budget as soon as possible in order to gain access to the Grants Gateway to enable prequalification.
- Upon submission of your Registration Form, you will be provided with a User ID allowing you to gain access to the Gateway. From there, please logon to the Gateway System and begin your Prequalification Application.
- Vendors who already submitted registration materials and received their user credentials can begin to upload documents into the Document Vault and complete their online Prequalification Questionnaire.
- As you fill out the Questionnaire, please refer to the Gateway Training Materials and resource links posted on the "grantees" section of the Grants Reform website to help you navigate the questionnaire. If you still have questions, simply contact your State agency program contact, or post your question to GrantsReform@Budget.ny.gov, and someone will get back to you quickly with a response.
Vendors are strongly encouraged to begin the process as soon as possible in order to participate in this RFP bid competition.
If you have any questions about prequalification, please go to the Grants Reform website or contact your State agency representative.
