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FOR BUSINESSES
Grants Related to Recycling, Reuse, and Waste Initiatives:
Plastic Free Restaurants Reusables Subsidy Program - DUE: Accepts Rolling Applications
LINK:
https://www.plasticfreerestaurants.org/subsidy
NYSAR- Community Resource Grant - DUE: CLOSED (Aug. 2025)
LINK:
https://www.nysar3.org/page/community-reuse-grant-231.html
NYS- Business Food Waste Mitigation Grant Program - DUE: CLOSED (May 2025)
LINK:
https://esd.ny.gov/business-food-waste-mitigation-grant-program#how-to-apply
Solid Waste Management Grants in New York - DUE: October 1 - December 31 of each year
LINK:
https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/water-environmental-programs/solid-waste-management-grants/ny
Grants Related to EVs and Transportation:
NYSERDA- Clean Mobility Program DUE: CLOSED (Round 2- Sept. 2025)
LINK:
https://portal.nyserda.ny.gov/CORE_Solicitation_Detail_Page?SolicitationId=a0r8z000000Hmt
FTA- National Rural Transit Assistance Program. DUE: 2026
LINK:
https://www.transit.dot.gov/funding/grants/applying/existing-recipients
Grants Related to Clean Energy and energy/building efficiency:
US DOE- Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas DUE: CLOSED (Aug. 2025)
LINK:
https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/356630
Grants Related to Coastal Ecosystems (incl. Great Lakes Basin):
Restore America's Estuaries (RAE)- Great Lakes Restoration Community Grant Program - DUE: January 2026
LINK:
https://www.gotomygrants.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/71f8fffd-1f68-4edd-873c-d6ffe9434fd3
U.S. FWS- Coastal Program DUE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
LINK:
https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/356630
Grants Related to Wildlife & Habitat Protection:
U.S. FWS- Partners for Fish & Wildlife DUE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
LINK:
https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358381
Grants Related to Farming, Gardening, & Agriculture:
USDA- Emergency Watershed Protection Program DUE: Accepts Rolling Applications
LINK:
https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/getting-assistance/how-to-apply
NE Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education- Professional Development Grant Program- DUE: 2026
LINK:
https://northeast.sare.org/grants/get-a-grant/professional-development-grant-program/
NE Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education- Partnership Grant Program- DUE: 2026
LINK:
https://northeast.sare.org/grants/get-a-grant/partnership-grant-program/
NE Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education- Research and Education Grant Program- DUE: 2026
LINK:
https://northeast.sare.org/grants/get-a-grant/research-and-education-grant-program/
Grants Related to Extreme Heat:
USDA- Extreme Heat Equipment Credit DUE: (2026)
LINK:
https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/getting-assistance/how-to-apply
Grants Related to Pollution:
The Small Business Environmental Assistance Program (SBEAP) DUE: Accepts Rolling Applications
LINK:
https://www.rit.edu/affiliate/nysp2i/sbeap
FOR SCHOOLS
Grants Related to Coastal Ecosystems (incl. Great Lakes Basin):
U.S. FWS- Coastal Program DUE: CLOSED (Sept. 2025)
LINK:
https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/356630
Grants Related to Wildlife & Habitat Protection:
U.S. FWS- Partners for Fish & Wildlife DUE: CLOSED (Sept. 2025)
LINK:
https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358381
Grants Related to Recycling & Reuse Initiatives:
Plastic Free Restaurants Reusables Subsidy Program - DUE: Accepts Rolling Applications
LINK:
https://www.plasticfreerestaurants.org/subsidy
NYSAR- Green School Grant Program DUE: CLOSED
LINK:
https://www.nysar3.org/page/green-school-grant-program-16.html
Grants Related to Education:
NYS Parks - Connect Kids to Parks Field Trip Grant Program DUE: Accepts Rolling Applications
LINK:
https://parks.ny.gov/environment/connect-kids/grant-program.aspx
Grants Related to Green Job Development:
NYSDEC- Green Jobs for Youth - Skills Training Grant - DUE: January 28, 2026
LINK:
https://dec.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2025-09/greenjobsyouthfs.pdf
FOR COLLEGES
Grants Related to Coastal Ecosystems (incl. Great Lakes Basin):
U.S. FWS- Coastal Program DUE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
LINK:
https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/356630
Grants Related to Recycling & Reuse Initiatives:
Plastic Free Restaurants Reusables Subsidy Program - DUE: Accepts Rolling Applications
LINK:
https://www.plasticfreerestaurants.org/subsidy
NYSAR- College Council Grant+ Program DUE: CLOSED
LINK:
https://www.nysar3.org/page/grant-program-for-ny-colleges-28.html
Grants Related to Wildlife & Habitat Protection:
U.S. FWS- Partners for Fish & Wildlife DUE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
LINK:
https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358381
Grants Related to Farming, Gardening, & Agriculture:
NE Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education- Professional Development Grant Program- DUE: 2026
LINK:
https://northeast.sare.org/grants/get-a-grant/professional-development-grant-program/
NE Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education- Partnership Grant Program- DUE: 2026
LINK:
https://northeast.sare.org/grants/get-a-grant/partnership-grant-program/
NE Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education- Research and Education Grant Program- DUE: 2026
LINK:
https://northeast.sare.org/grants/get-a-grant/research-and-education-grant-program/
Grants Related to Green Job Development:
NYSDEC- Green Jobs for Youth - Skills Training Grant - DUE: January 28, 2026
LINK:
https://dec.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2025-09/greenjobsyouthfs.pdf
ADDITIONAL GRANT RESOURCES/ GRANT SEARCH ENGINES:
NYS Grants Management website -
LINK:
https://esupplier.sfs.ny.gov/psp/fscm/SUPPLIER/ERP/c/NY_SUPPUB_FL.AUC_RESP_INQ_AUC.GBL
NYS Environmental Bond Act -
LINK:
https://environmentalbondact.ny.gov/pages/funding-opportunities
NYSERDA website -
LINK: https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/Funding-Opportunities/Current-Funding-Opportunities
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