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Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and other tax-exempt organizations, such as governmental subdivisions, for programs that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Applicants must schedule a meeting to discuss the grant proposal prior to applying. Grants

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, public entities, schools, and faith-based organizations in eligible locations to respond to community needs due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Priority will be given to proposals that address basic human needs, s

Grants to New York nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, secondary school districts, and IHEs for watershed stewardship projects in eligible locations. For-profit applicants may only apply for research, assessment, and monitoring grants. Eligible

Grants of up to $16,000 to New York public libraries in eligible counties for youth literary programming. Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis, requests may also be submitted for specific capital expenses and to offset funding losses. Eligible applicants are

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations to improve public lands throughout the State. Some applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to improve and maintain recreational trails, parks, and historic

Grants of up to $25,000 and in-kind technical assistance to New York City nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit children and young adults in eligible regions. Priority is given to proposals that address inequality for underserved populations. Funding is in

Grants to New York libraries in eligible locations to expand technological resources. Funding is intended to assist with projects that improve literacy in local communities, overcoming technology related obstacles to early reading, English as a second language, and lite

Grant to a New York or Vermont nonprofit organization, for-profit, college, university, or non-government agency to develop educational and outreach tools related to reducing water pollution in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support the evaluation of existing

Grants of up to $15,000 to New York City nonprofit organizations and individual artists of eligible backgrounds to promote social equity through the use of a variety of cultural and artistic mediums. The funding source is especially interested in projects addressing the

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, museums, historical societies, academic institutions, and individuals in eligible locations for historical heritage projects. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects tha

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that improve the cultural and physical environment and benefit residents in eligible communities. Priority will be given to grants that address issues caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, inc

Grants of $10,000 and grants of $15,000 to New York nonprofit grassroots organizations in eligible counties for general support. Funding is intended for applicants working to achieve systemic change to benefit communities affected by injustice. Eligible organizations ar