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 |
|---|---|---|
| Water Quality Management Planning (604(b)) Projects | N | NFP, OT |
| Water Quality Improvement Projects | N | MUNI, NFP |
| The Hudson River Estuary | N | MUNI, NFP |
| The Great Lakes Protection Fund | N | MUNI, NFP, OT |
| New York City Watershed Protection | Y | MUNI, NFP, OT |
| Aquatic Invasive Species Eradication | N | MUNI, NFP |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Landowner Incentive Program - Grassland Protection | N | NFP, OT |
| The Hudson River Estuary | N | MUNI, NFP |
Land and Forest Protection Grants
Funding for projects that protect state and privately owned lands and forests
| Program Name | Continuous | Eligible Parties |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Forestry Grants | N | MUNI, NFP |
| Terrestrial Invasive Species Eradication | N | MUNI, NFP |
| Volunteer Fire Assistance | N | Other |
| The Hudson River Estuary | N | MUNI, NFP |
| New York State Conservation Partnership Program | N | NFP |
| Adirondack Park Community Smart Growth Program | N | MUNI |
Environmental Justice Grants
Funding for community-based research and education projects that address multiple environmental harms and risks
| Program Name | Continuous | Eligible Parties |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Justice Community | N | NFP |
