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GRANTS & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE:
NYS DEC: Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Research Grant Program
Deadline: September 15
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The Harmful Algal Bloom Research Grant program is a competitive, statewide reimbursement grant program that funds projects to advance research goals of the DEC HAB Roadmap and the DEC HABs Research Guide through improved understanding of HAB drivers and reduce impacts to health and recreation across New York State.
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services: Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY26
Deadline: September 30
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) Partners for Fish and Wildlife (PFW) Program helps private landowners restore and protect habitats for fish and wildlife. It offers both technical assistance and financial support, mainly through cooperative agreements.
New York Power Authority: Environmental Justice Community Greening Funding Initiative
Deadline: October 16
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This initiative aims to support community greening projects that promote healthy environments in disadvantaged communities with a nexus to NYPA’s operations and across New York State. Through the EJ Community Greening Program NYPA will help fund projects that enhance the natural environment, reduce pollution, improve public health, and mitigate climate change impacts.
NYS Department of State: Countywide Resilience Implementation Strategy Program
Deadline: October 26
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The purpose of this program is to support the development of Countywide Resilience Implementation Strategy Plans that identify, prioritize, and advance implementation readiness of actions and projects that reduce climate-related risks and strengthen overall community resilience. Counties are uniquely positioned to address these challenges because they serve as critical conveners of municipalities, infrastructure providers, emergency managers, economic development organizations, agricultural interests, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders. Eligible applicants include NYS Counties (except Broome and Chenango), NYS Regional Planning Councils, and not-for-profits on behalf of a county.
NYS DEC: Urban and Community Forestry Grants: Community Reforestation (CoRe) Grant Round 2
Deadline: November 4
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The goal of CoRe is to support tree planting projects that will create or restore forested natural areas in urban communities across the state. Projects funded by this grant will directly contribute to the “25 Million Trees Initiative” launched by Governor Hochul in recognition of the importance of trees and forests for climate resiliency and community health. This grant is funded by the Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022.
Hudson River Valley Greenway: McHenry Community Planning Grant Program
Deadline: November 6
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HRVG’s McHenry Community Planning Grant Program provides financial assistance for local and regional planning projects in the Greenway Area. To be considered for a Greenway Community Grant or a Compact Community Grant, projects must incorporate Greenway Criteria – Natural and Cultural Resource Protection, Regional Planning, Economic Development, Public Access to the Hudson River, Heritage and Environmental Education.
The Understory: Regional Resilience Grants
Deadline: November 18
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The Regional Resilience Grants aim to foster social and ecological resilience in the Hudson Valley by supporting local non-profit projects and organizations working in the areas of culture, ecology, food/farming, and shelter. For this program, the Hudson Valley means these ten counties: Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rensselaer, Rockland, Ulster, and Westchester. Grants range from $10,000 to $200,000.
USDA: Circuit Rider Program - Technical Assistance for Rural Water Systems
Deadline: Rolling
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This program provides technical assistance to rural water systems that are experiencing day-to-day operational, financial, or managerial issues. Circuit Riders can assist with board training, management/finance, operation/maintenance, leak detection, water treatment, regulatory compliance, facility security, loan application and reporting, and disaster and emergency assistance. Technical assistance is provided through the New York Rural Water Association (NYRWA). Assistance is provided on an as-needed basis.
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service: National Fish Passage Program
Deadline: Rolling
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This program provides financial and technical assistance to support projects that improve the ability of fish or other aquatic species to migrate by reconnecting habitat that has been fragmented by a barrier such as a dam or culvert. Please contact your local Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office to begin the application process.
NYS Homes & Community Renewal: Resilient Retrofit program
Deadline: N/A
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New York State Homes and Community Renewal has expanded the Resilient Retrofit program and will make available a combination of low-interest loans and grants to low and moderate income single-family homeowners whose homes are located in flood-prone areas or have been damaged due to heavy rainfall, enabling them to render their homes more resilient to flood damage.
NYS DEC/DOH: Septic System Replacement Fund
Deadline: Rolling; county dependent
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This program provides funds to counties to help homeowners replace cesspools and septic systems that are adversely impacting designated water bodies. Eligible projects include replacement of a cesspool with a septic system, installation, replacement, or upgrade of a septic system, or installation of enhanced treatment technologies. Participating counties: Dutchess, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, Westchester.
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