New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Grants

Open New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) grants

• Open Space Conservation Grant Program

  Up to $3.5Mopen

  Open Space Conservation Grant Program is sponsored by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). Supports land conservation pro...

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• Forest Conservation Easements for Land Trusts Program

  Deadline: Aug 13, 2026open

  Forest Conservation Easements for Land Trusts Program is a grant from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) that funds ...

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• Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) Program

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  Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) Program is sponsored by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). Competitive grant p...

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• Community Impact Grants (New York State)

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  Community Impact Grants (New York State) is sponsored by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC).

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• Community Environmental Education Center Grant (New York State)

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  Community Environmental Education Center Grant (New York State) is sponsored by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). This...

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• Solid Waste Municipal Landfill Closure

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  Solid Waste / Municipal Landfill Closure is a grant from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation that funds the proper closure of ...

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• Household Hazardous Waste Disposal

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  Household Hazardous Waste Disposal is a grant from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation that funds municipal and organizational...

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• Municipal Landfill Gas Management

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  Municipal Landfill Gas Management is a grant from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation that funds landfill gas management syste...

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• Municipal Waste Reduction, Recycling

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  Municipal Waste Reduction, Recycling is sponsored by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). Funding for municipal projects ...

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• Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP)

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  Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) is sponsored by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). Funding for projects that p...

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• Harmful Algal Bloom Roadmap

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  Harmful Algal Bloom Roadmap is a policy and funding initiative from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) that supports...

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• Grants for Recycling Capital Projects

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  Grants for Recycling Capital Projects is sponsored by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC).

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• Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund

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  Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund is sponsored by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). This opportunity supports missi...

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• Community Forest Conservation Grant Program

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  Community Forest Conservation Grant Program is sponsored by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). Community Forest Conserv...

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• Climate Smart Communities (CSC) Grant Program

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  Climate Smart Communities (CSC) Grant Program is sponsored by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). This opportunity suppo...

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• Environmental Justice Grant Program (New York State)

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  Environmental Justice Grant Program (New York State) is sponsored by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). This grant oppo...

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• Regenerate New York Forestry Cost Share Grant Program

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  Regenerate New York Forestry Cost Share Grant Program is sponsored by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). This grant pro...

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• Water Quality Improvement Project Program

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  Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) Program is a grant from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) that funds proje...

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• Long Island Watershed Program

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  Long Island Watershed Program is a grant program from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) that funds water quality ac...

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• Environmental Justice Community Impact Grant

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  Environmental Justice Community Impact Grant is sponsored by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). Supports community-base...

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What New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) funds

Top program areas based on GrantMind's analysis of recent New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) awards:

How to apply for New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) grants

Most New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) 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).