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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 7/28/23 DEC
NYS DEC/EFC Wastewater Infrastructure Engineering Planning Grant (EPG) (Leaves DEC website) MUNI 7/28/23 DEC/EFC
Non-Agricultural Nonpoint Source Planning and MS4 Mapping Grant MUNI, OT 7/28/23 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 UCF1 - 6/21/2023
UCF2 - 8/16/2023
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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 3pm on July 28, 2023 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.