New York State Grants

Open New York State grants

• Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) Initiative - ACHIEVE Competition

  Up to $150MDeadline: Jul 31, 2026open

  Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) Initiative - ACHIEVE Competition is sponsored by New York State. Supports high-impact regional projects a...

  economic_developmentcommunity_developmenturban_planningworkforce_developmentregional economic development

• Securing Communities Against Hate Crimes (SCAHC) program

  Deadline: Jul 8, 2026open

  Securing Communities Against Hate Crimes (SCAHC) program is sponsored by New York State. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measur...

  community_developmentpublic_safetycybersecuritycivil_rightshate crimes

• 2025 Companion Animal Capital Fund

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  2025 Companion Animal Capital Fund is a grant from New York State that funds animal care organizations to improve facilities and infrastructure for co...

  health_disparitiescommunity_developmentanimal careanimal healthconstruction funding

• New York State's $3.3 Billion Aid Package for Minority and Women-Owned Businesses

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  New York State's $3.3 Billion Aid Package for Minority and Women-Owned Businesses is sponsored by New York State. New York State has launched a $3.3 b...

  small_businesseconomic_developmentcommunity_developmentminority-owned businesswomen-owned business

• SNUG Street Outreach Grants

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  SNUG Street Outreach Grants is sponsored by New York State. Provides funding to community-based organizations and trauma centers to reduce gun violenc...

  community_developmentpublic_safetyyouth_developmentmental_healthgun violence prevention

• New York State Financial Literacy Fund (Proposed Legislation A7133)

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  New York State Financial Literacy Fund (Proposed Legislation A7133) is sponsored by New York State. Proposed legislation (A7133) in New York aims to e...

  community_developmenteducation_researcheconomic_developmentadult_educationfinancial literacy

• New York State Drive Clean Rebate

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  New York State Drive Clean Rebate is sponsored by New York State. Individuals who have bought or are leasing electric cars in New York can get a rebat...

  clean_energyelectric_vehiclesenvironmental_justiceelectric car rebateelectric vehicle incentive

• Smart Schools Bond Act (New York)

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  The Smart Schools Bond Act is a New York State initiative approved by voters in 2014 that authorized $2 billion in general obligation bonds to fund im...

  k12_educationdigital_literacyworkforce_developmentpublic_safetycybersecurity

• Nourish New York

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  Nourish New York is a program administered by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets that funds the purchase of New York-grown food ...

  food_securitycommunity_developmenteconomic_developmentagriculturefood banks

• Coastal Rehabilitation and Resilience Projects (RFA #24-OPDBA-23)

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  Coastal Rehabilitation and Resilience Projects (RFA #24-OPDBA-23) is sponsored by New York State. New York State is accepting grant applications for C...

  environmental_educationclimate_changewater_qualitybiodiversityland_conservation

• NYS Emergency Services Revolving Loan Account

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  The NYS Emergency Services Revolving Loan Account, established under Section 97-pp of the New York State Finance Law and administered by the NYS Divis...

  emergency_managementpublic_safetycommunity_developmentemergency servicesfire districts

• Quantum Research and Innovation Hub (New York)

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  Quantum Research and Innovation Hub (New York) is a grant from New York State that funds construction of a new 100,000 gross square foot state-of-the-...

  quantum_computingbasic_researchai_sciencequantum researchquantum innovation

• Governor's AI and Society Initiative

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  Governor's AI and Society Initiative is a grant from New York State that funds artificial intelligence literacy training and workforce development for...

• MWBE Grants

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  MWBE Grants is sponsored by New York State. New York's Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) program provides grants and contracts to business...

  small_businesseconomic_developmentcommunity_developmentminority-owned businesswomen-owned business

• Higher Education Capital Matching Grant Program (HECap)

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  Higher Education Capital Matching Grant Program (HECap) is a grant from New York State that provides $425 million in matching capital grants to financ...

  higher_educationcapital grantscampus modernizationhigher educationstudent experience

• NY PLAYS Grant Program

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  NY PLAYS Grant Program is a grant from New York State that funds the design, construction, and renovation of public playgrounds across New York State ...

  health_disparitiesmental_healthyouth_developmentcommunity_developmentplaygrounds

• NY BRICKS Grant Program

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  NY BRICKS Grant Program is a grant from New York State that funds the construction, renovation, and improvement of recreational infrastructure benefit...

  community_developmenthealth_disparitiesmental_healthyouth_developmentaging

• 2025 Digital Equity Grant Opportunity

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  2025 Digital Equity Grant Opportunity is sponsored by New York State. Funding to expand internet use and skills statewide, potentially supporting GPS ...

  digital_literacycommunity_developmentworkforce_developmentdigital equityinternet access

• New York State Seed Funding Grant Program

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  New York State Seed Funding Grant Program is sponsored by New York State. This program provides flexible grants to early-stage small and micro-busines...

  small_businessarts_educationeconomic_developmentcommunity_developmentseed funding

• Global NY Fund Grant Program

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  Global NY Fund Grant Program is sponsored by New York State. This program helps New York organizations increase their global exports. For-profit busin...

  economic_developmentsmall_businessinternational_developmentglobal exportsexport workshops

Where New York State grants go

Recent grant recipients are concentrated in these states. Funders sometimes fund outside their primary states for high-fit projects, so don't self-eliminate solely on geography — check each opportunity's stated eligibility.

What New York State funds

Top program areas based on GrantMind's analysis of recent New York State awards:

How to apply for New York State grants

Most New York State applications require: an organizational profile with mission and programs, a project proposal aligned with the funder's stated priorities, a project budget, and supporting attachments (IRS determination letter, board list, recent financials).