FOR BUSINESSES

Grants Related to Recycling, Reuse, and Waste Initiatives: 

• 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): 

• 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: 

• 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 

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: 

• 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/ 

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