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.
Note: All Vendors/Applicants/Grantees now have a new grants management website where they need to register. Please see the important notice below.
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 |
Food Waste Reduction, Food Donation, and Food Scraps Recycling Grants
| Program Name | Eligible Parties | Deadline | Awarded By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal Funding for Food Scraps Recycling Initiatives | MUNI | Continuous until May 3, 2024 | DEC |
| Food Waste Reduction & Diversion Reimbursement Program | NFP, OT | Continuous | NYSP2I |
Water Protection Grants
Funding for projects that protect and improve New York's water resources
| Program Name | Eligible Parties | Deadline | Awarded By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) Program | MUNI, NFP, OT | Closed | DEC |
| NYS DEC/EFC Wastewater Infrastructure Engineering Planning Grant (EPG) (Leaves DEC website) | MUNI | Closed | DEC/EFC |
| Non-Agricultural Nonpoint Source Planning and MS4 Mapping Grant | MUNI, OT | Closed | DEC |
| The Hudson River Estuary | MUNI, NFP, OT | Closed | DEC |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Assistance Grants | NFP | Continuous | DEC |
| Brownfield Opportunity Areas - DOS | MUNI, NFP | Continuous | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hudson River Estuary | MUNI, NFP, OT | Closed | DEC |
Land and Forest Protection Grants
Funding for projects that protect state, privately owned lands and forests, and trees for the public benefit.
| Program Name | Eligible Parties | Deadline | Awarded By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Forest Conservation Grants | MUNI | Closed | DEC |
| Regenerate NY Cost-Share Grants for Private Landowners | OT | Closed | DEC |
| Adirondack and Catskill Parks Community Smart Growth | MUNI, NFP | Closed | DEC |
| The Hudson River Estuary | MUNI, NFP, OT | Closed | DEC |
| Forest Conservation Easements for Land Trusts | NFP | Closed | DEC/LTA |
| New York State Conservation Partnership Program Grants | NFP | Closed | DEC/LTA |
| Urban and Community Forestry | MUNI, NFP, OT | Continuous | DEC |
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 Impact Grant | NFP | Closed | DEC |
Climate Change Grants
Funding for projects that help communities reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prepare for a changing climate.
| Program Name | Eligible Parties | Deadline | Awarded By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Clean Vehicle Rebate Program | MUNI | Closed | DEC |
| Municipal Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure Grant Program | MUNI | Closed | DEC |
| Climate Smart Communities Grants | MUNI | Closed | DEC |
Important Notice for All Vendors/Applicants/Grantees
All vendors (governmental organizations, not-for-profit organizations, Commissions, Authorities, Tribal organizations, etc.) should visit the NYS Grants Reform website and become familiar with the new statewide Grants Gateway, web-based grants management system. The Grants Gateway is an online system that will allow vendors to browse all NYS Agency anticipated and available grant opportunities, providing a one-stop location that will improve the way grants are administered by the State of New York.
All grant applicants/vendors must be registered in the NYS Grants Gateway to be eligible to apply for a NYS grant opportunity, to enter into a future contract, and to receive future grant payments. If you are a NFP organization you must also prequalify in the Grants Gateway before you will be considered eligible to apply for a NYS grant opportunity.
