Fields Pond Foundation Grants for New York Conservation
Nonprofit conservation organizations and municipal agencies in New York can receive US $500 - US $25,000 from Fields Pond Foundation for land and habitat conservation, trail creation, and public access projects. Funding supports land acquisition, stewardship, and related education that engage local residents and volunteers in environmental conservation efforts.
Fields Pond Foundation
New York State DEC Support for Environmental Contamination Projects
New York community-based 501(c)(3) groups affected by hazardous contamination can receive up to US $50,000 to hire independent experts to interpret environmental and health data at eligible cleanup sites. Grants from New York State Department of Environmental Conservation help New York environmental and community organizations engage in Superfund and Brownfield remediation decisions and share information with residents.
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
Arts Education Grants for Nonprofits from Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust
New York 501(c)(3) organizations integrating visual or performing arts into education can access funding through Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust’s P/Arts Program; awards up to US $25,000 for arts-based learning initiatives. Programs that revitalize curricula, close achievement gaps, and build school–community partnerships may be especially competitive, including those connecting arts, youth, and nature-focused experiences.
Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Tr
Rockefeller Brothers Fund Support for Climate Policy
Tax-exempt organizations promoting climate policy and sustainable development in New York and across the U.S. can seek support for high-leverage advocacy, education, and implementation efforts. With a mission to advance ecologically sound, socially just development, Rockefeller Brothers Fund provides funding for building a clean energy economy and reducing reliance on carbon-intensive energy sources.
The Rockefeller Brothers Fund
New York State Parks Historic Preservation Grants
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Municipalities and not-for-profit organizations in New York can apply for New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation’s matching grants, awarding up to US $675,000 for acquiring, planning, improving, or restoring eligible historic properties. Projects that preserve registered historic sites and support long-term public benefit and access may be eligible, including environmentally focused preservation efforts.
New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Parks and Heritage Grants for New York Nonprofits
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Municipalities and not-for-profit organizations in New York can receive up to US $675,000 in matching funds to acquire, plan, develop, and improve parks, historic properties, and heritage areas. The New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation program supports outdoor recreation, land and habitat conservation, and climate resilience projects that provide long-term public benefits.
New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Hudson River Foundation Grants for New York Parks
Letter of inquiry due Aug 22, 2026
Environmental and design firms improving stormwater management, park stewardship, and neighborhood beautification in New York can apply for up to US $60,000 to support site assessment and conceptual design services. Hudson River Foundation’s New York - New Jersey Harbor & Estuary Program supports greening, erosion control, and resiliency upgrades in Harlem River Watershed parks.
Hudson River Foundation
New York State Parks Capacity Grants
Applications due Sep 26, 2026
Grants help New York environmental and conservation-focused nonprofits build organizational capacity to better support state parks, trails, historic sites, and public lands. Grants from New York State Office of Parks Recreation & Historic Preservation strengthen stewardship, outreach, fundraising, and volunteer capabilities for registered nonprofits with formal agreements with OPRHP or DEC, with awards up to US $200,000.
New York State Office of Parks Recreation & Historic Preservation
Capacity-Building Funding from Parks & Trails New York
Applications due Sep 26, 2026
New York 501(c)(3) charities supporting state parks, trails, historic sites, or DEC/OPRHP public lands can access funding through Parks & Trails New York to build organizational capacity and effectiveness. Grants up to US $200,000 support strategic planning, fundraising systems, outreach, volunteer programs, partnerships, and other projects that strengthen environmental stewardship and conservation work.
Parks & Trails New York
Parks & Trails New York Support for Conservation Staffing
Full proposal due Sep 26, 2026
Friends groups and 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting New York State parks, trails, historic sites, or public lands can secure up to US $150,000 to hire or expand permanent staff positions. With a mission to strengthen park and trail stewardship, Parks & Trails New York provides professional development grants that build long-term organizational capacity and community outreach across New York.
Parks & Trails New York
Parks & Trails New York Grants for Conservation
Applications due Sep 26, 2026
Focused on parks, trails, and public lands, Parks & Trails New York invites New York environmental and historic preservation nonprofits to seek Step-Up Grants supporting 501(c)(3) formation and organizational assessments. Eligible groups must partner with OPRHP or DEC and provide at least a $500 non-state cash or in-kind match for awards up to US $20,000.
Parks & Trails New York
New York DEC Water Resource Grants in New York
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
New York environmental conservation groups and local governments in New York can access funding through the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to support water resource and habitat planning projects. Grants of US $10,500 - US $75,000 fund plans, feasibility studies, assessments, inventories, design, permitting, and guidance documents that advance Hudson River Estuary Action Agenda priorities.
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
Restore America’s Estuaries Grants for New York Watershed Conservation
Letter of inquiry due Nov 21, 2026
New York environmental and community organizations working on Long Island Sound watershed issues can access funding through Restore America’s Estuaries for projects improving water quality, habitat, resilience, and public engagement. Grants of US $5,000 - US $100,000 support community-driven efforts that reduce pollution, restore habitats, build climate resilience, or advance community-based science and data projects.
Restore America’s Estuaries
Conservation Capacity Grants for Land Trusts via Land Trust Alliance
Applications due Jan 5, 2027
New York land trusts working on environmental conservation, land and habitat protection, or farmland preservation can apply for up to US $100,000 to build capacity, launch collaborative projects, hire staff, improve stewardship, or support transactions. Focused on conservation, Land Trust Alliance administers these competitive grants in partnership with the state Department of Environmental Conservation.
Land Trust Alliance
Agricultural Easement Funding for Landowners from NRCS
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Private and tribal landowners, land trusts, and state or local governments in New York can apply for agricultural land easement funding to permanently protect working cropland, grassland, and pastureland. Grants from Natural Resources Conservation Service help conserve productive farmland, safeguard wildlife habitat and open space, and support long-term environmental conservation through ALE easements.
Natural Resources Conservation Service - New York
Ecological Conservation Funding from NY Power Authority
Applications due Jan 20, 2027
Nonprofits, public entities, and tribal nations in the Buffalo-Niagara region can seek funding for ecological enhancement projects within the Niagara Greenway, including land conservation, habitat research, restoration, and stewardship education. NY Power Authority’s Greenway Ecological Fund supports projects consistent with the Niagara River Greenway Plan, with proposals reviewed twice yearly by the Greenway Ecological Standing Committee.
NY Power Authority
Environmental Education Funding from John Ben Snow Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Feb 1, 2027
Tax-exempt organizations in Central New York can seek funding for education-focused programs, including environmental education and conservation initiatives. Focused on education, John Ben Snow Foundation invites New York nonprofits to propose projects that close opportunity gaps for under-resourced individuals, with typical awards ranging from US $5,000 - US $10,000.
John Ben Snow Foundation
New York Community Trust Support for Conservation
Applications due Feb 5, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and educational institutions working on environmental conservation and restoration in the Long Island Sound watershed of New York and Connecticut can apply for the Long Island Sound Stewardship Fund, with awards from US $15,000 - US $200,000. With a mission to foster clean waters, thriving habitats, and sustainable communities, The New York Community Trust and partners prioritize projects advancing sustainability, resilience, and environmental justice.
The New York Community Trust
Climate Resilience Grants for New York Conservation
Applications due Feb 14, 2027
New York conservation and community organizations, municipalities, Tribal Nations, and agencies can apply for The Nature Conservancy’s Climate Resilience Grant Program, with awards up to US $50,000. Grants support land protection, resilient floodplain and shoreline acquisitions, and projects that build organizational capacity, planning, and equitable climate resilience strategies benefiting people and nature.
The Nature Conservancy
Nature Conservancy Grants for New York Conservation
Applications due Feb 14, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) conservation and community organizations, municipalities, Tribal Nations, and agencies in New York can apply for The Nature Conservancy’s Resilient and Connected Appalachians Grant Program; awards Up to US $100,000 for fee and easement land acquisition. Funding can cover capital, project development, stewardship, legal, community engagement, and related operational costs within the Appalachians Program boundary.
The Nature Conservancy
Northern New York Audubon Bird Conservation Grants
Applications due Mar 20, 2027
Graduate students, researchers, educators, and environmental organizations in New York can receive up to US $2,500 for bird conservation research, education, and outreach projects. With a mission to protect birds, wildlife, and fragile ecosystems, Northern New York Audubon supports work in the Adirondacks, Lake Champlain Valley, and St. Lawrence River Valleys that benefits bird species and their habitats.
Northern New York Audubon
Climate and Conservation Grants for Nonprofits from New York Community Trust
Applications due Apr 24, 2027
Environmental nonprofits working on climate mitigation, resilience, public health protection from environmental hazards, or ecological connectivity projects in the U.S., including New York, can seek funding for national initiatives. The New York Community Trust offers grants up to US $300,000 for multi-year projects addressing these environmental conservation priorities.
The New York Community Trust
Con Edison Support for New York Climate Resilience
Letter of inquiry due Apr 30, 2027
New York 501(c)(3) community-based organizations, educational institutions, and coalitions can receive funding for environmental conservation, climate resilience, social justice, and clean energy and technology career programs in New York City and Westchester. Con Edison provides support for projects like extreme weather adaptation, equitable energy access, and workforce training, prioritizing historically marginalized and disadvantaged communities.
Con Edison
Collections Care Funding from Greater Hudson Heritage Network
Applications due Jun 1, 2027
Chartered nonprofit museums, historical organizations, and cultural institutions in New York can receive support for half-day, collections-focused site assessments to improve stewardship and care of their collections. With a mission to strengthen heritage organizations, Greater Hudson Heritage Network provides up to US $1,000 for professional consultant services and a written report, which may benefit sites with environmental conservation-related collections or programs.
Greater Hudson Heritage Network
New York Collections Care Funding via Greater Hudson Heritage Network
Applications due Jun 1, 2027
Nonprofit museums, historical, and cultural institutions in New York can receive up to US $650 to purchase collections management and preservation supplies that support long-term stewardship. Greater Hudson Heritage Network’s NYSCA/GHHN Preservation Supplies Grant may benefit organizations whose environmental conservation work includes caring for material culture and heritage collections.
Greater Hudson Heritage Network
US $1,000,000 - US $10,000,000
New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation Grants for New York Green Infrastructure
Applications due Jun 12, 2027
Municipalities, public authorities, and state agencies in New York seeking to build green infrastructure and climate-resilient stormwater projects can apply for Green Resiliency Grants, with awards from US $1,000,000 - US $10,000,000. Focused on water quality and extreme weather resilience, New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation prioritizes impactful projects, including those benefiting disadvantaged communities.
New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation
New York DEC Environmental Justice Grants
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Not-for-profit community-based organizations in New York can receive US $50,000 - US $200,000 to address multiple environmental harms, risks, and related health hazards through local projects. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Environmental Justice Community Impact Grants support community-driven solutions, outreach, and education that can complement broader environmental conservation efforts.
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)