Partners for Climate Action's Climate and Environmental Grants HV: V13 Nov 2023

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1	Collection of grant opportunities gathered for the Local Champions Pilot by the Capital District Regional Planning Commission, Dazzle Ekblad of the DEC's Office of Climate Change, and Partners for Climate Action's intern Iris Burbank.
2	Grant Name	Granting Institution Category	Granting Institution	Description	Application Deadline	Eligibility	Dollar Amount	Matching Grant requirement?	Relevant Links	Contact Information	Category	Item #	CSC Action	CEC Action

3	2023 Bridge NY program	State	DOT	Bridge projects must be on a public roadway that carries vehicular traffic, be eligible for federal aid, and shall follow the federal-aid process. Bridges that are state-owned or on a toll collection facility are excluded from eligibility. Multiuse trail(Pedestrian/Bicycle) and railroad bridges are also not eligible. A minimum of 60% of the available funding is dedicated to Off-System Bridges, or bridges on roads that are not part of the federal aid system.	January 12, 2024
4	2024 NYS Canal System Tourism Infrastructure and Event Grant	State	NYS Canal Corporation and Erie Canalway NHC	The program provides funding to support tourism infrastructure and amenity improvements, and events. Grant funding is open to counties, municipalities, units of local government, not-for-profit organizations and federally recognized Native American tribes.	February 24, 2023		$5,000 to $24,000
5	Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Round 7	State	Office of Parks Recreation & Historic Preservation	This federal, nation-wide program enables urban communities to create new outdoor recreation spaces, reinvigorate existing parks, and form connections between people and the outdoors in economically underserved communities.	March 11, 2024
6	Federal Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program	Federal	US DOE	U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is now accepting applications for the Low-income Communities Bonus Credit Program. This credit provides a 10% or 20% increase to the investment tax credit for qualified solar and wind energy facilities.	Rolling
7	2023 Clean School Bus Rebate Program	Federal	US EPA	The Clean School Bus Rebate is a payment from EPA to an eligible entity to subsidize the purchase of a zero-emission or clean school bus, eligible infrastructure, and other costs, including workforce training, that meet the requirements described in the Program Guide. EPA expects to distribute $500M in rebates in 2023.	January 31, 2024	Public School Districts, among others
8	Smart Growth Grants for Adirondack and Catskill Park Communities	State	NY DEC	The goal of this grant program is to support projects that build on comprehensive planning and economic development activities. Eligible projects should support larger community development projects, such as revitalization efforts, capital improvements, and organizational development or capacity building.	January 31, 2024	Applicants must be a county, town, or village located wholly or partially within the Adirondack or Catskill Park or a not-for-profit organization
9	New York State Conservation Partnership Program	Private	The Land Trust Alliance	Available grant types include: capacity and excellence, conservation catalyst, professional development, stewardship and resource management, and transaction. The goals of these grants are to build organizational capacity, support collaborative projects, add personal staff, improve public access, and cover costs associated with new conservation easements and fee-acquisition projects.	December 22, 2023	Qualified land conservation organizations
10	Coastal Habitat Restoration and Resilience Grants for Tribes and Underserved Communities	Federal	NOAA	This funding will support community-driven habitat restoration and help build the capacity of tribes and underserved communities so that they can more fully participate in restoration activities. Potential projects include: capacity building, actionable science support, and/or restoration project activities.	December 19, 2023	City, county, state, special district and township governments, public and private higher education institutions, public housing authorities, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, small business, independent school districts, Native American Tribal governments and organizations
11	Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program	Federal	FEMA	This grant program makes federal funds available to reduce or eliminate the risk of repetitive flood damage to buildings and structures insured under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), and within NFIP-participating communities. Eligible projects include: capability and capacity building activities, localized flood risk reduction projects, and individual flood mitigation projects.	December 15, 2023	State agencies, local governments, Indian tribal governments
12	Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities	Federal	FEMA	This grant program makes federal funds available for hazard mitigation activities. Eligible projects for this grant include: capability and capacity-building activities, hazard mitigation projects, and project management costs.	December 15, 2023	State agencies, local governments, Indian tribal governments
13	Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) National Grants	Federal	US EPA	The DERA National Grants program awards funding for eligible diesel vehicles, engines, and equipment including school buses, on-highway heavy duty vehicles, locomotives, marine engines, and nonroad engines, equipment or vehicles used in construction, handling of cargo (including at ports or airports), agriculture, mining, or energy production (including stationary generators and pumps).	December 1, 2023	State and local governments, Planning and Project Organizations, and Non-profits
14	NYSWRI Grant Competition	State	NYS WRI	The New York State Water Resources Institute (WRI) and NYSDEC invite researchers from New York State to submit pre-proposals for applied research, outreach, and policy analysis to WRI in support of WRI’s statewide water resource research and outreach agenda, and the state’s watershed action agenda goals which include the Hudson River Estuary Program, Mohawk River Basin Program, Great Lakes Basin Program, and Aquatic Invasive Species Management.	November 30, 2023	faculty at universities or colleges, not-for-profit institutions, personnel of state or local agencies, and/or for-profit institutions or companies	10,000 - 40,000
15	NY School Bus Incentive Program	State	NYSERDA	NYSERDA has established the NY School Bus Incentive Program (NYSBIP) to assist school districts in meeting the zero-emission bus timelines. The NYSBIP is a point-of-sale incentive program which will accelerate the deployment of zero-emission school buses in the medium- and heavy-duty vehicle weight classes throughout New York State. Zero-emission school buses include both electric school buses and hydrogen fuel cell school buses.	Rolling starting Nov 29, 2023	New York State public school districts or other public entities that provide pupil transportation services; and third-party Operators under contract with a New York State public school district
16	2023 Urban and Community Forestry 5 Ash Tree Management in Disadvantaged Communities	State	Department of Environmental Conservation	The goal of this project is to manage community ash trees that could pose safety risks: removal and replanting, and treatment. A community forest management plan and tree inventory are not required for this project.	January 31, 2024 / 02:00 PM ET	Not-For-Profit, Governmental Entity, Tribal Organization	$10,000 - $500,000			Vicky Wagenbaugh Contact Email urbanforestry@dec.ny.gov
17	2023 Urban and Community Forestry 4 Community Forest Management Plan Implementation in Disadvantaged Communities	State	Department of Environmental Conservation	Funding for projects that will implement Community Forest Management Plans in disadvantaged communities	January 31, 2024 / 02:00 PM ET	Not-For-Profit, Governmental Entity, Tribal Organization	$10,000 - $500,000			Vicky Wagenbaugh Contact Email urbanforestry@dec.ny.gov
18	New York State 2024 Urban Farms and Community Gardens Grant Program RFP #0318	State	Department of Agriculture & Markets	The grant program will fund projects for the development and enhancement of urban farms, school gardens, and community gardens. The Department is seeking feedback on the greatest needs and ways for this funding to create a lasting impact on local food resiliency.	December 01, 2023 / 04:00 PM ET	Not-For-Profit, Governmental Entity, Tribal Organization	$20,000 - $50,000			Megan Haggerty Contact Email Megan.Haggerty@agriculture.ny.gov
19	Municipal Funding for Food Scraps Recycling Initiatives	State	DEC	The goal of this funding program is to assist municipalities in starting or expanding municipal food scraps recycling programs. To ensure equitable access and development of food scraps recycling opportunities for all New Yorkers, this year's opportunity will prioritize the first half of available funds for eligible projects serving Environmental Justice and Disadvantaged communities.	May 3, 2024	local governments
20	NYSDEC Municipal Foodscraps Recycling Grant	State	NYS DEC	The goal of this funding program is to assist municipalities in starting or expanding municipal food scraps recycling programs. To ensure equitable access and development of food scraps recycling opportunities for all New Yorkers, this year's opportunity will prioritize the first half of available funds for eligible projects serving Environmental Justice and Disadvantaged communities.	May 3, 2024				https://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/97456.html#Funding_Opportunities
21	NY-Sun Commercial/Industrial Incentive Program (PON 3082)	State	NYSERDA	NYSERDA provides performance-based incentives for the installation by Contractors of new grid-connected electric photovoltaic (PV) systems that are ranging from 750kW to 7.5MW in Upstate region.	December 31, 2025				https://portal.nyserda.ny.gov/servlet/servlet.FileDownload?file=00Pt000000X0X4fEAFSolicitationId=a0rt0000000QnDbAAK	commercial.industrialpv@nyserda.ny.gov
22	Bulk Energy Storage Incentive Program (PON 4139)	State	NYSERDA	NYSERDA’s Bulk Storage Incentive program provides financial support for new energy storage systems over 5 megawatts (MW) of power measured in alternating current (AC) that provide wholesale market energy, ancillary services, and/or capacity services. Systems may be interconnected at the transmission, sub-transmission, or distribution level and may provide distribution services in addition to wholesale services.	December 31, 2025					Schuyler Matteson, 518-862-3123
23	Climate Friendly Homes Fund	State	Community Preservation Corporation and New York State Homes and Community Renewal	With $250 million in New York State funding, Community Preservation Corporation and New York State Homes and Community Renewal aims to fund the electrification retrofits for 10,000 units of multifamily housing that serve disadvantaged communities. Retrofit Scope of Work items eligible for funding includes: • Electrical service upgrades • Systems commissioning • Additional energy conservation measures to optimize new system performance • Domestic Hot Water replacement with high efficiency heat pumps • HVAC systems replacement with high-efficiency heat pumps	March 2027	Buildings must have 5-50 residential units, and be located in New York State. Owners of regulated affordable and unregulated multifamily rental buildings in eligible locations may apply; Buildings must currently be subject to a regulatory agreement with a public agency or be located in one of the following locations: Low-Moderate Income Qualified Census Tract as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Disadvantaged Communities as defined in the New York State Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.	Up to $24,200 per unit, which will cover the eligible scope of work and eligible program delivery costs (soft costs).		https://communityp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Climate-Friendly-Homes-Fund_Program-Sumary.pdf
24	Municipal Waste Reduction and Recycling Program (MWRR)	State	DEC	DEC is authorized to provide State assistance for Recycling Coordinator salaries and for public education programs conducted by municipalities. This funding helps expand local recycling programs and increase participation. Eligible projects for state assistance under this program include planning, educational, and promotional activities to increase public awareness of, and participation in, waste reduction and recycling. Municipalities may request funding toward costs for recycling coordination, publications, education, and outreach for recycling and waste reduction.	2023: August, September and October	local governments
25	FlexTech	State	NYSERDA	One distinct energy program provides technical and financial assistance to support energy efficiency decisions. The Flexible Technical Assistance Program provides objective and customized engineering analysis to help customers make informed energy decisions.	2023: Rolling	Eligible Applicants include but are not limited to: Commercial Facilities, Industrial Facilities, Public and Private P-12 schools, Not-for-profit Corporations, Colleges & Universities, Healthcare Facilities, Agricultural Facilities, Municipalities (Local Government), State Agencies & Government			https://regionalcouncils.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2023-05/2023_Available_Resources_Guide.pdf
26	Excelsior Jobs Program	State	NYS ESD	Excelsior incentivizes “green projects” operating in strategic industries inclusive of agriculture, manufacturing, software development, and scientific research and development. A “green project” means a project that makes products or develops technologies that are primarily aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions or supporting the use of clean energy.	2023: Rolling	For-profit business entities including corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, sole proprietorships			https://regionalcouncils.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2023-05/2023_Available_Resources_Guide.pdf
27	ReCharge New York	State	NYPA	ReCharge New York (RNY) is a statewide economic development power program designed to retain or create jobs through allocations of lower cost electricity to businesses and Not-for-Profit Corporations	2023: Rolling	businesses & not-for-profits			https://regionalcouncils.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2023-05/2023_Available_Resources_Guide.pdf
28	Affordable Solar and Storage Predevelopment and Technical Assistance	State	NYSERDA	Affordable Solar Predevelopment and Technical Assistance will address barriers to solar installations serving low-to-moderate income (LMI) households living in rental housing, multifamily buildings, or other households not served by traditional onsite residential solar. Individual awards will not exceed $200K. Funding to proposals through this solicitation will offset costs for predevelopment and technical assistance work needed to implement solar installations for multifamily affordable housing and/or shared solar (Community Distributed Generation) installations that benefit LMI households.	2023: Rolling	local governments, among others	Max $200k
29	Capital Investment Grants (CIG) Program - Small Starts	Federal	DOT	This program will fund public transit projects generally, but applicants should prioritize projects that will increase ridership, reduce the need for private vehicle use, decrease vehicle miles traveled, and be in coordination with regional transit-oriented development planning. When rail projects are not possible, communities should look to deploying extensive, well-connected bus rapid transit projects that can align with local, regional, and statewide vehicle electrification plans	2023: Rolling	local governments operating public transit
30	Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program	Federal	DOT	The CMAQ Program provides a flexible funding source to State and local governments for transportation projects and programs to help meet the requirements of the Clean Air Act. Funding is available to reduce congestion and improve air quality for areas that do not meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for ozone, carbon monoxide, or particulate matter (nonattainment areas) and for former nonattainment areas that are now in compliance (maintenance areas).	2023: Rolling	states and metropolitan planning organizations choose projects
31	Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) Program	US	EPA	EPA announced $6.5B in New Funding Available for Water Infrastructure Projects and released notices of funding availability for the agency’s Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program and the State Infrastructure Financing Authority WIFIA (SWIFIA) program	2023: Rolling	local governments				If you're interested in scheduling a one-on-one meeting with the WIFIA program to explore this funding opportunity, please reach out to wifia@epa.gov
32	Green Innovation Grant Program	State	EFC	Through the NYS Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) process, the Green Innovation Grant Program (GIGP) supports projects across New York State that utilize unique EPA-designated green stormwater infrastructure design and create cutting-edge green technologies. Competitive grants are awarded annually to projects that improve water quality and mitigate the effects of climate change through the implementation of one or more of the following green practices: Green Stormwater Infrastructure, Energy Efficiency, Water Efficiency, and Environmental Innovation.	2023: Rolling	local governments, among others
33	NY Forward	State	Empire State Development, and a state agency team from the Department of State and the NYS Homes and Community Renewal	NY Forward program to invigorate and enliven downtowns in New York’s smaller and rural communities—the type of downtowns found in villages, hamlets and other small, neighborhood-scale municipal centers.	2023: Rolling	Communities submit applications to the REDCs. Each REDC nominates two or three communities to participate after a thorough evaluation of the downtown’s potential for transformation.
34	Downtown Revitalization Initiative	State	Empire State Development, and a state agency team from the Department of State and the NYS Homes and Community Renewal	The DRI transforms downtown neighborhoods into vibrant centers that offer a high quality of life and are magnets for redevelopment, business, job creation, and economic and housing diversity. These compact, walkable downtowns are a key ingredient to helping New York State rebuild its economy from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as to achieving the State’s bold climate goals by promoting the use of public transit and reducing dependence on private vehicles.	2023: Rolling	Communities submit applications to the REDCs. Each REDC nominates two or three communities to participate after a thorough evaluation of the downtown’s potential for transformation.	10 selected towns recieve $10 million		https://www.ny.gov/programs/downtown-revitalization-initiative		urban infrastructure
35	Regenerate New York Forestry Cost Share Grant Program	State	DEC	Through Regenerate NY, landowners can apply for financial assistance for projects on their land that support the establishment and renewal of healthy forests. This is a cost share reimbursement program, so all costs must be incurred by the landowner or fiscal sponsor before they can be reimbursed.	October 6th, 2023	Eligible applicants include: any individual, partnerships, for-profit entity, or not-for-profit entity that owns (in fee) 5 or more acres of land that is forested or can become forested through planting Quasi government entity Soil & Water Conservation Districts (SWCD) on behalf of private landowners any not-for-profit applying as a fiscal sponsor on behalf of an eligible applicant	10,000 - 100,000	25% match is required
36	Municipal Waste Reduction and Recycling Program	State	NYS Dept of Environmental Conservation	Eligible projects include municipal waste reduction capital projects, municipal recycling projects, household hazardous waste collection facility projects and beverage container assistance projects.	Rolling	Counties, Cities, Towns or Villages Local Public Authorities Local Public Benefit Corporations (organizations established by State Law) School Districts, Supervisory Districts & Improvement Districts Native American Tribes or Nations residing in New York State For beverage container assistance projects only, eligible applicants also include not-for-profit organizations and New York businesses.		Grants are limited to no more than 50% of the eligible costs incurred by the applicant. Applicants are responsible for providing a local match of at least 50% of the eligible costs.	NYS Grants Gateway Opportunity ID Name: DEC01-MWRR-2021	Laura Stevens RecyclingGrants@dec.ny.gov
37	Linkage Program	Regional	CDTC	CDTC's Community and Transportation Linkage Program (the Linkage Program) provides funding for local governments to prepare community-based transportation and land use plans consistent with New Visions 2050 planning and investment principles.	Rolling	Local goverments in Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer, and Saratoga counties			https://www.cdtcmpo.org/images/linkage_program/Final_2021-22_Link_Prog_solicitation.pdf	Contact Sandy Misiewicz, AICP by emailing cdtclinkage@cdtcmpo.org or calling 518-458-2161.
38	Drinking Water State Revolving Fund	State	The DWSRF is administered jointly by the New York State Department of Health (DOH) and the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC)	A Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) was created in 1996 as a result of State legislation and legislation enacted by the U.S. Congress. The DWSRF provides a significant financial incentive for municipally and privately owned drinking water systems to finance needed drinking water infrastructure improvements (e.g., treatment plants, distribution mains, storage facilities).	Rolling	Eligible Systems and Types of Projects Drinking water projects will be reviewed to determine eligibility for funding and scored based on the established project priority ranking system (see Attachment I of the DWSRF Intended Use Plan [IUP]). Drinking water systems that are eligible for project funding are community water systems, both municipally and privately owned, and non-profit, non-community water systems.			https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/water/drinking/iup/information_sheet.htm	For general information, please contact: Bureau of Water Supply Protection New York State Department of Health Empire State Plaza Corning Tower Rm. 1135 Albany, New York 12237 (518) 402-7650 or (800) 458-1158 (within NYS) Fax: (518) 402-759
39	Water & Waste Disposal Predevelopment Planning Grants	Federal	USDA	This program assists low-income communities with initial planning and development of applications for USDA Rural Development Water and Waste Disposal direct loan/grant and loan guarantee programs.	Rolling	Maximum of $30,000 or 75 percent of the predevelopment planning costs.				U.S. Department of Agriculture	water quality, waste
40	Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (ATVM) Loan Program	Federal	U.S. DOE	Program supports the manufacture of eligible light-duty vehicles and qualifying components.	Rolling	Potential applicants are encouraged to engage directly with LPO for no-fee, no-commitment consultations to start a conversation about the project and about LPO's process before formally applying. Email atvmloan@hq.doe.gov to request a consultation with an LPO staff member.				atvmloan@hq.doe.gov
41	DEC Municipal Waste Reduction and Recycling (MWRR) State Assistance Program	State	NYS DEC	The MWRR program is a state assistance program for waste reduction, recycling and household hazardous waste (HHW). Funding is provided on a 50% reimbursement rate for eligible costs. Organics management projects are eligible under this state assistance program.	Rolling
42	Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) National Air Quality Initiative	Federal	USDA	Program provides financial assistance to implement conservation practices that address air resource issues for designated locations throughout the nation. Agricultural atmospheric related concerns include greenhouse gas emissions, ozone precursors, volatile organic compounds, airborne particulate matter, and some odor-related volatile compounds.	Rolling
43	Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)	Federal	FEMA	Hazard mitigation includes long-term efforts to reduce risk and the potential impact of future disasters. HMGP assists communities in rebuilding in a better, stronger, and safer way in order to become more resilient overall. The grant program can fund a wide variety of mitigation projects.	Rolling	state, local, tribal and territorial governments
44	Affordable Solar and Storage Predevelopment and Technical Assistance (PON 3414)	State	NYSERDA	Affordable Solar and Storage Predevelopment and Technical Assistance will provide grants to address barriers to solar installations serving low-to-moderate income (LMI) households living in rental housing, multifamily buildings, or other households not served by traditional onsite residential solar.	Rolling					affordablesolar@nyserda.ny.gov
45	Agriculture Energy Audit Program (PON 3846)	State	NYSERDA	The Agriculture Energy Audit Program offers free energy audits to identify energy efficiency measures for eligible farms, including but not limited to, dairies, orchards, greenhouses, vegetables, vineyards, grain, and poultry or egg producers. Farms can request an energy audit or a greenhouse benchmark report through the Agriculture Energy Audit Program. NYSERDA will assign a Flexible Technical Assistance (FlexTech) Consultant to perform an energy audit or a benchmark report. Send an email to aeep@nyserda.ny.gov for more information.	Rolling		Max $200,000			Jessica Zweig, 518-862-1090 ext 3346 1-800-732-1399 or send an email to aeep@nyserda.ny.gov
46	Clean Energy Financing Arrangements (RFP 1)	State	NYSERDA	NY Green Bank invites private sector capital providers and other clean energy industry participants to propose transactions involving NY Green Bank that facilitate the financing of clean energy projects in New York State, consistent with its mandate, mission and priorities in addressing financing market gaps and barriers.	Rolling
47	Clean Energy Training Services (RFQL 4145)	State	NYSERDA	NYSERDA is looking to establish a pool of contractors qualified to deliver training, develop curriculum and/or training tools, and provide market expertise and/or other services related to clean energy workforce development and training. Qualified contractors will have experience in one or more of the following categories: energy efficiency, renewable electric power generation, grid modernization and energy storage, alternative transportation, renewable fuels, or other related areas.	Rolling					Davetta Thacher wfinfo@nyserda.ny.gov (518) 862-1090, Ext. 3603 Adele Ferranti wfinfo@nyserda.ny.gov (518) 862-1090, Ext. 3206
48	Cooperative Advertising and Training for Clean Energy Partners (4482)	State	NYSERDA	Provides cost-sharing incentives to support advertising, special promotions and/or events, including training, for eligible clean energy technologies including cold-climate air source heat pumps, ground source heat pumps, energy efficiency (i.e. air sealing and insulation), and high-efficiency low-emission wood heating systems.	Rolling					Cory Nicosia coop@nyserda.ny.gov (518) 862-1090, Ext. 3622 Scott Smith coop@nyserda.ny.gov (518) 862-1090, Ext. 3344
49	Superfund State and Indian Tribe Combined Cooperative Agreements (Site-Specific and Core)	Federal	U.S. EPA	To effectively implement the statutory requirements of CERCLA for state or tribal involvement and provide funds to conduct (1) site characterization activities at potential or confirmed hazardous waste sites; (2) undertake response planning at sites on the National Priorities List (NPL) and (3) CERCLA activities which are not assignable to specific sites that support a state or Indian tribe's Superfund program.	Rolling	U.S. Territories and possessions, State and Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments
50	Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program from the US Department of Energy	Federal	US DOE	The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program is designed to assist states, local governments, and Tribes in implementing strategies to reduce energy use, to reduce fossil fuel emissions, and to improve energy efficiency.		Your municipality must submit a pre-application by April 28, 2023 in order to be eligible		No	https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2023-02/EECBG%20Pre-Award_Information_Sheet%20FINAL%282%29.pdf
51	Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund Corrective Action Program	Federal	U.S. EPA	Fund to support state (including territories that are included in the definition of state in the Solid Waste Disposal Act) and tribal corrective action programs that address releases from underground storage tanks (USTs).		To receive money from the Trust Fund, a state, territory, or tribe must enter into an assistance agreement with the federal government to spend the money for its intended purpose.
52	Economic Development Administration Economic Adjustment Assistance (PDF)	Federal	EDA	The EAA program provides a wide range of technical, planning, and public works and infrastructure assistance in regions experiencing adverse economic changes that may occur suddenly or over time. These adverse economic impacts may result from a steep decline in manufacturing employment following a plant closure, changing trade patterns, catastrophic natural disaster, a military base closure, or environmental changes and regulations.		To discuss any project proposals in further detail, contact your EDA Regional Office.
53	Economic Development Administration Public Works program (PDF)	Federal	EDA	The program provides catalytic investments to help distressed communities build, design, or engineer critical infrastructure and facilities that will help implement regional development strategies and advance bottom-up economic development goals to promote regional prosperity.		To discuss any project proposals in further detail, contact your EDA Regional Office.
54	https://www.epa.gov/superfund/technical-assistance-grant-tag-program	Federal	U.S. EPA	Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) helps communities participate in Superfund cleanup decision-making. It provides funding to community groups to contract their own technical advisor to interpret and explain technical reports, site conditions, and EPA’s proposed cleanup proposals and decisions. An initial grant up to $50,000 is available to qualified community groups.						Robert Shewack EPA Region 1 (ME, NH, VT, MA, RI, CT) (617) 918-1428 shewack.robert@epa.gov
55	Local Governments Reimbursement Program	Federal	U.S. EPA	In the event of a release (or threatened release) of hazardous substances, EPA may reimburse local governments for expenses related to the release and associated emergency response measures.		The Local Governments Reimbursement (LGR) Program provides a "safety net" of up to $25,000 per incident to local governments that do not have funds available to pay for response actions
56	New Markets Tax Credits	NYC	EDC	Federal tax initiative designed to increase the amount of investment capital available to business and economic development programs in low-income communities, many of which are affected by brownfields.		$5 billion in allocation authority in 2020
57	Brownfield Cleanup Grants	Federal	U.S. EPA	Cleanup Grants provide funding for eligible entities to carry out cleanup activities at brownfield sites.		Up to $500,000 per grant
58	Brownfield Multipurpose Grants	Federal	U.S. EPA	Grants provide funding to carry out a range of eligible assessment and cleanup activities with a proposed target area, such as a neighborhood, a number of neighboring towns, a district, a corridor, a shared planning area or a census tract. The target area may not include communities that are located in distinctly different geographic areas. The performance period for these grants is five years.		Up to $800,000 per grant
59	Brownfields Assessment Grants	Federal	U.S. EPA	Assessment Grants provide funding for a grant recipient to inventory, characterize, assess, conduct a range of planning activities, develop site-specific cleanup plans, and conduct community involvement related to Brownfields sites. The performance period for these grants is three years.		Up to $300,000 per grant for Community-wide Assessment; up to $200,000 per grant for site-specific Assessment
60	Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF)	Federal	U.S. EPA	Grants provide funding for a grant recipient to capitalize a revolving loan fund and to provide subawards to carry out cleanup activities at brownfield sites.		Up to $1 million per grant
61	Environmental Justice Small Grant Program	Federal	U.S. EPA	Grants support communities dealing with environmental justice concerns through projects designed to empower and educate these communities to better understand environmental and public health issues and to identify ways to address these issues at the local level. The long-term goals of the program are to help build the capacity of the affected community and create self-sustaining, community-based partnerships that will continue to improve local environments in the future.		Grants up to $30,000; approximately $1.5 million awarded in 2019
62	Forest and Woodlands Resource Management		DOI	Funded projects under this program will focus on high priority work such as activities that promote forest and woodland health, sustainable forest management, fire resiliency, infrastructure development for future sustainable timber harvest, biomass utilization, habitat conservation needs, and insect, disease and fire recovery.		Past partnership projects have ranged from $1,000 to $450,900. Projects average approximately $50,000 or less.
63	The State Environmental Justice Cooperative Agreement Program (SEJCA)	Federal	U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)	EPA's State Environmental Justice Cooperative Agreement Program provides funding to eligible applicants to support and/or create model state activities that lead to measurable environmental or public health results in communities disproportionately burdened by environmental harms and risks. These models should leverage or utilize existing resources or assets of state agencies to develop key tools and processes that integrate environmental justice considerations into state governments and government programs.		In 2020, 10 entities were each awarded $200,000.
64	Targeted Brownfields Assessments	Federal	U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)	This program helps states, tribes, and municipalities minimize the uncertainties of contamination often associated with brownfields. This program supplements other efforts under the Brownfields Program to promote the cleanup and redevelopment of brownfields. Services include site assessments, cleanup options and cost estimates, and community outreach. Services are for an average of $100,000. The sites for this program are selected locally, once a year, on a rolling basis. Applicants should currently have redevelopment plans for the contaminated property.
65	Water & Waste Disposal Loan & Grant Program	Federal	USDA	This program provides funding for clean and reliable drinking water systems, sanitary sewage disposal, sanitary solid waste disposal, and storm water drainage to households and businesses in eligible rural areas.
66	Special Evaluation Assistance for Rural Communities and Households	Federal	USDA	This program helps very small, financially distressed rural communities with predevelopment feasibility studies, design and technical assistance on proposed water and waste disposal projects.
67	Solid Waste Management Grants	Federal	USDA	This program reduces or eliminates pollution of water resources by providing funding for organizations that provide technical assistance or training to improve the planning and management of solid waste sites.
68	EPA Community-Scale Air Toxics Ambient Monitoring Program	Federal	U.S. EPA	Grant program to support monitoring in communities and provide important information on air toxics. Funding for the grants comes from State and Tribal Assistance (STAG) funding. Congress appropriates STAG funds for state, local and tribal air agencies to use in implementing and maintaining environmental programs.		$5 million for 10 to 20 assistance agreements in FY 2020
69	EPA Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Grant Program	Federal	U.S. EPA	Grant program for projects that achieve significant reductions in diesel emissions and diesel emissions exposure, particularly from fleets located in areas designated as having poor air quality.		$44 million total in FY 2020
70	EPA Targeted Airshed Grant Program	Federal	U.S. EPA	Grant program intended to support efforts to reduce air pollution in the nation’s areas with the highest levels of ozone and PM2.5 ambient air concentrations.		$106.5 million total in FY 2020
71	Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreement Program	Federal	U.S. EPA	The Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving (CPS) Cooperative Agreement Program provides financial assistance to eligible organizations working on or planning to work on projects to address local environmental and/or public health issues in their communities, using EPA's "Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Model."
72	Environmental Education (EE) Grants	Federal	U.S. EPA	Grants support environmental education projects that promote environmental awareness and stewardship and help provide people with the skills to take responsible actions to protect the environment. This grant program provides financial support for projects that design, demonstrate, and/or disseminate environmental education practices, methods, or techniques.		$2 to $3.5 million in grant funding per year
73	Brownfields Area-Wide Planning Program	Federal	U.S. EPA	This program provides grants to develop an area-wide plan for assessing, cleaning up, and reusing brownfield sites. Plans focus on a specific project area, such as a neighborhood, downtown district, commercial corridor, old industrial corridor, waterfront, or city block affected by a single large or multiple brownfield sites.
74	Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training (EWDJT) Grants	Federal	U.S. EPA	Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training (EWDJT) Grants allow nonprofits, local governments, and other organizations to recruit, train, and place unemployed and under-employed residents of areas affected by the presence of brownfields.
75	Farmers Market Promotion Program	Federal	USDA	The program aims to increase domestic consumption of and access to locally and regionally produced agricultural products, and to develop new market opportunities serving local markets. This program can support the development, improvement, and expansion of farmers markets, agritourism activities, and other direct producer-to-consumer market opportunities. A 25 percent match is required.		In 2020 49 grants were awarded for a total of $13,482,784.
76	Technical Assistance to Brownfields Communities Program	Federal	U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)	This program funds organizations who—with their extensive team of subgrantees, contractors, partners, and other network contacts—provide technical assistance to communities and other stakeholders. The program helps communities tackle the challenge of assessing, cleaning up, and preparing brownfield sites for redevelopment, especially underserved, rural, small and otherwise distressed communities.		Total funding for the program is estimated at $11,000,000.
77	Public Assistance (PA) Grant Program	Federal	FEMA	FEMA’s Public Assistance Program provides supplemental grants to state, tribal, territorial, and local governments, and certain types of private non-profits so that communities can quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies. FEMA also encourages protection of these damaged facilities from future events by providing assistance for hazard mitigation measures during the recovery process.
78	Hudson Estuary Trees for Tribs	State	The Hudson River Estuary Program, DEC	Riparian (streamside) buffers are essential for maintaining healthy streams and their conservation is a critical element of any holistic watershed program. The Hudson Estuary Trees for Tribs Program helps to protect and restore streamside buffers. Healthy buffers, comprised of native trees, shrubs, and grasses, help to: Reduce water pollution Reduce erosion and flooding damage Provide habitat for fish and other wildlife How Does the Program Work? Trees for Tribs offers free native trees and shrubs for qualifying planting projects in the Hudson River estuary watershed. Program staff may also be able to assist with plant selection, designing a planting plan, and other technical assistance to help your project succeed.		If you own or manage property near a stream in the Hudson estuary watershed, you can apply for assistance from Trees for Tribs.	No dollar amount- but free trees and shrubs and possible technical assistance	no	https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/43668.html	HudsonEstuaryTFT@dec.ny.gov
79	State Energy Program (SEP)	Federal	U.S. DOE	Provides funding and technical assistance to states, territories, and the District of Columbia to enhance energy security, advance state-led energy initiatives, and maximize the benefits of decreasing energy waste. In addition to annual formula funding, SEP sets aside a portion of its yearly congressional appropriation for competitively awarded funding opportunities (called Funding Opportunity Announcements or FOAs) that help states meet their energy goals and explore opportunities for regional collaboration and partnerships. States may apply for funding under any topic area in the FOA with the flexibility to choose specific topics or approaches that will help them achieve their energy goals.
80	Airport Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) and Infrastructure Pilot Program	Federal	U.S DOT FAA	The Airport Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) and Infrastructure Pilot Program improves airport air quality and facilitates use of zero emissions technologies at airports.		$9 million in FY 2020
81	Voluntary Airport Low Emissions Program (VALE)	Federal	U.S DOT	Through VALE, airport sponsors can use Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funds and Passenger Facility Charges (PFCs) to finance low emission vehicles, refueling and recharging stations, gate electrification, and other airport air quality improvements.		$13 million in FY 2019
82	Equipment Grant Program	Federal	Hudson River Watershed Alliance	The Hudson River Watershed Alliance (HRWA) is soliciting applications to provide technical assistance to develop watershed characterizations. No funding or match is required from participants. Applicants and advisory committee members will commit their time to support the watershed characterization process.
83	Funding Guide Database	NA	Syracuse University, Environmental Finance Center	This reference tool is designed for New York State municipalities and local governments looking to fund sustainable and environmentally friendly capital projects. Link: https://efc.syr.edu/funding-guide-database/
84	2021 Zero-emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure Grants.		NYS Department of Environmental Conservation	The Municipal ZEV Infrastructure Grant Program provides grants to cities, towns, villages, and counties (including New York City boroughs) to install hydrogen fuel filling station components and electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) for public use.			A variable match of 0 to 20 percent is required based on the median household income (MHI) of the municipality in which the ZEV infrastructure will be installed. Up to $2,500,000 is available in this round to municipalities (counties, cities, towns, and villages of the State of New York or boroughs of the City of New York) for the purchase and installation of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) or hydrogen fuel cell filling stations for public use.		https://www.dec.ny.gov/energy/109181.html#ZEV		Electric Vehicles, charging stations, transportation
85	Area Development Program	Federal	Appalachian Regional Commission	ARC’s Area Development program makes investments in two general areas: critical infrastructure and business and workforce development. Critical infrastructure investments mainly include water and wastewater systems, transportation networks, broadband, and other projects anchoring regional economic development. Business and workforce investments primarily focus on entrepreneurship, worker training and education, food systems, leadership, and other human capital development.							Economic Development
86	Bridge to Success Loan Program	State	Empire State Development (ESD)	Accessing low-cost, working capital is a challenge for minority-and-women-owned business enterprises (MWBE) seeking contracting opportunities in New York. The Bridge to Success program helps qualified, state-certified MWBEs access the multi-billion-dollar public contracting market by providing them with short-term working capital. Info: www.ny.gov/BridgeToSuccess						NYS MWBE Resource Line: (855) ESD-4MWB (855-373-4692).	Economic Development
87	Brownfield Opportunity Area	State	NY DOS	The Department of State’s Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) program helps New York communities turn dormant and blighted parcels into productive, catalytic properties. In partnership with local communities and organizations, the BOA program helps redevelop sites to generate businesses, create jobs and housing, and introduce new public amenities. Info: www.ny.gov/BOA							Economic Development
88	Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities	Federal	US EPA	targeted technical assistance to help communities achieve their development goals (relevant tools: Green Building Toolkit, Land Use Strategies to Protect Water Quality, Smart Growth Guidelines for Sustainable Design and Development)		all municipalities					green development	7.14	Strategic Relocation Out of Flood-Prone Areas
89	Business Development Revolving Loan Funds	Federal	Appalachian Regional Commission	ARC invests in Business Development Revolving Loan Funds to help the Region’s smaller businesses access capital
90	Capital Access Program (CAP)	State	Empire State Development (ESD)	Funded by U.S. Treasury through the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), CAP is one of three State programs that leverage private lending to help finance small businesses that are creditworthy, but unable to secure loans to expand and create jobs. For more information about CAP, and to find a participating lender near you, please visit: www.ny.gov/CAP							Economic Development
91	Community Development Block Grant	State	NYS Office of Community Renewal	The program objectives are achieved by supporting activities or projects that: benefit low- and moderate-income families; create job opportunities for low- and moderate-income persons; prevent or eliminate blight; or address a community development need that poses a serious and imminent threat to the community's health or welfare							Economic Development
92	Community Development Financial Institutional Assistance Program	State	ESD	Many small businesses, particularly those in low-to-moderate-income communities, struggle to access financing from traditional banking and lending institutions. The CDFI Assistance Program was established to build the capacity of CDFIs – mission-driven organizations that provide lending and financial services to underserved populations. Info: www.ny.gov/CDFIAP							Economic Development
93	Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)	Federal	DOS	CSBG is a federal anti-poverty program administered by the Department of State since 1982. Its purpose is to provide assistance to states and local communities working through a network of community action agencies (CAAs) and other neighborhood organizations for reduction of poverty, revitalization of low-income communities and empowerment of low-income families and individuals to become fully self-sufficient. Info: www.ny.gov/CSBGEconomy							Economic Development
94	State Hudson River Estuary Program	Federally and State mandated institution	NYS Water Resources Institute	This program is supported by the New York State Environmental Protection Funds via the Hudson River Estuary Program of the NYSDEC. This program is only open to faculty affiliated to Cornell University. The primary objective of this program is to bring innovative science to watershed planning, management, and policy.
95	USGS 104(b)	Federally and State mandated institution	NYS Water Resources Institute	This program is administered jointly by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the Hudson River Estuary program of NYSDEC. This competitive grant is open to all researchers affiliated with a New York institution of higher learning.
96	USGS 104(g)	Federally and State mandated institution	NYS Water Resources Institute	This program is administered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). This competitive grant is open to all researchers affiliated with a New York institution of higher learning.
97	Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program	Federal	U.S. DOT	Supports surface transportation projects and other related efforts that contribute air quality improvements and provide congestion relief. State and local governments can use CMAQ funding to support efforts to meet National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) under the Clean Air Act (CAA) in both nonattainment and maintenance areas for carbon monoxide (CO), particulate matter (PM) and ozone (O3).		$2.3-2.5 billion annually
98	EFC Green Innovation Grant Program	State	Environmental Facilities Corporation, NY Government	grants to projects that improve water quality and implement green stormwater infrastructure		all municipalities					green stormwater infrastructure	7.14	Strategic Relocation Out of Flood-Prone Areas
99	Emergency Management Performance Grant	Federal	Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)	support local emergency management agencies in emergency prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery		all municipalities					emergency management	7.2	Design Flood Elevation
100	Engineering Planning Grant Program	State	EFC Environmental Facilities Corporation & NYS DEC	The goal of the EPG program is to encourage communities to advance water quality projects to design and ultimately construction by funding the development of an engineering report so the community may be prepared to seek financing through the CWSRF program, Water Quality Improvement Project program, or other funding entities to further pursue the identified solution.