This North Country Clean Energy Hub funding opportunity is offering up to $40,000 in Energy Efficiency Funds and Heating Upgrades.

This funding is available for daycares and nonprofits. To apply, the organization must be a licensed daycare center operating as a business or nonprofit (home daycares are not eligible), or a nonprofit organization that provides critical services (serves as a warming or cooling center, adult center, or food pantry).

The Municipal ZEV Rebate provides rebates to cities, towns, villages, and counties to purchase or lease (for at least 36 months) eligible new zero-emission vehicles for fleet use.

The Municipal ZEV Infrastructure Grant program provides grants to cities, towns, villages, and counties to install hydrogen fuel filling station components and Level 2 (L2) and direct current fast charge (DCFC) electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) primarily for public use.

The Local Government Efficiency (LGE) Grant program is provided to municipalities as a funding opportunity to expand or develop new local service delivery initiatives that will reduce the cost of current or future municipal operations and incorporate enhanced technologies and processes to modernize the delivery of local services. The LGE program requires that local governments work together in these efforts to meet the current and emerging needs of their constituents.

There are two webinar opportunities: 

Wednesday, December 17, 2-4 pm 

Thursday, December 18, 7-9pm

The Open Space Conservation program,  funded through the Bond Act, makes up to $25 million available for projects that will increase climate resiliency and adaptation. These projects will buffer communities and diverse ecosystems to:

• protect against impacts from large storm events;
• protect forests for the benefit of heat mitigation;
• offer large-scale habitat connectivity; and
• protect water quality through waterbody and waterway conservation.

Award Size: $50,000 to $3,500,000

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) is making available up to $97.4 million to support bicycle, pedestrian, multi-use path and active transportation-related projects and programs that support the Agency’s mission and the Transportation Master Plan 2050. Projects selected under this solicitation will support the Department’s commitment to community-centered transportation by providing safe, reliable, equitable and resilient transportation systems. Selected projects will also connect communities, enhance the quality of life, protect the environment, and support the economic well-being of New York State.

The EDA Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Disaster Supplemental Grant Program makes approximately $1.45 billion available to support economic recovery activities in areas that received major disaster declarations because of hurricanes, wildfires, severe storms and flooding, tornadoes, and other natural disasters occurring in calendar years 2023 and 2024. EDA’s FY 2025 Disaster Supplemental Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aims to support communities recovering from major disasters and set them on a path to exceed pre-disaster conditions and transform their local economies in new and vibrant ways.

The NYLC Sacred Sites Fund provides all congregations with matching grants for planning and implementing exterior restoration projects. Priority will be given to essential repairs to the primary worship building. Highest consideration is given to projects such as roofing and drainage system repairs; masonry repointing and restoration; structural repairs; and exterior carpentry, window repair and restoration, including stained glass restoration. Grant applications are reviewed by a Conservancy board committee and are evaluated on a rubric encompassing architectural and cultural significance, community outreach, project urgency, preservation quality, and administrative, financial, and fundraising capacity.

The funding range is from $1,000 to $50,000, with applicant portion of funding typically ranging from 50%-80% of the total project cost. 

New York State Homes and Community Renewal is seeking to award up to 15 municipalities, land banks, or not-for-profit developers for the implementation of the Crossover Modern Homes model for housing installation. The project proposal must include a minimum of 10 new homes, and prospective applicants must provide proof of site control prior to application. 

The project aims to expand affordable home ownership for low-and-moderate income residents through innovative housing models. 

Restore America’s Estuaries is proud to lead a basin-wide Great Lakes Restoration Community Grant Program (GLRCGP).  The program’s primary goal is to fund restoration projects in Great Lakes communities with environmental concerns in support of GLRI objectives and offer technical assistance and minimize administrative challenges associated with applying for and managing federal grant funds. Our mission for the program is to promote community-centered environmental solutions throughout the Great Lakes Basin by providing support and facilitating the implementation of impactful projects. 

Informational Webinar: November 20, 2025 

Register Here! 

DANC is soliciting loan applications from farms or small businesses with 100 or fewer employees located in Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence, Franklin, Clinton, Essex and Hamilton counties, for projects which establish, maintain or expand an agricultural operation.

Eligible expenses include:

1. Facilities and/or markets for the production, processing, manufacture, warehousing, distribution or sale of crops, livestock or livestock products.
2. Improvements and purchase of real estate, machinery, equipment, furniture and fixtures.

Funds cannot be used for construction financing but may be used as permanent financing upon completion of the construction project. Lodging and residential uses are ineligible. 

Maximum loan amount: 40% of the total project cost, or $250,000; whichever is less. 

Additional Program Details Here

Contact Michelle Capone for more details, at mcapone@danc.org, or 315-661-3200.

Get reimbursed for 50% of your septic system project, up to $10,000.

Contact Naturally Lewis to learn about their 2026 Funding Opportunities! 

1. Building Business Fund,

2. Business Retention Fund,

3. Community Connections Fund,

4. Launch Lewis County,

5. Small Things, Big Impacts Fund,

6. Events and Festivals Fund

7. Student Pitch Competition
8. Vacant Property Revitalization Fund

Applications for all programs are currently open, with quarterly deadlines.

Please contact Jenna Lauraine, at jenna@naturallylewis.com, for more information!

The Environmental Protection Agency’s Brownfields Program may be used to address sites contaminated by hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants (including hazardous substances co-mingled with petroleum) and petroleum.

Please visit the Types of Brownfields Grant Funding for an overview of the Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Grants.

DHSES offers this reimbursement-based grant program to enhance security and safety by providing critical funding to strengthen volunteer fire departments and districts. There are two paths:

1- $1,000,000 in funding to support construction, renovation, or purchase costs of critical facilities (buildings, training facilities, etc.) that support fire operations, or

2- $500,000 in funding to support the purchase of allowable fire service equipment to upgrade and improve their facilities and response capabilities. 

T‑Mobile Hometown Grants is a $25 million, five-year initiative to support the people and organizations who help small towns across America thrive and grow, awarding up to $50,000 per awardee. Hometown Grants are given every quarter to up to 25 small towns.

Apply for funding to support a community project of your choice, like revitalizing or repurposing a historic structure, creating a downtown asset or destination, or improving a space where friends and neighbors gather. Projects that add to a sense of place or could lead to further investment are of particular interest. 

Catalyst: Stimulate economic growth and inspire partnerships that improve rural economic vitality across the four-state NBRC region. NBRC encourages projects that take a creative approach to addressing an economic need or opportunity in the area, alleviate economic distress, and contribute to economic growth.

Forest Economy: Support the forest-based economy and assist in the industry’s evolution to include new technologies and viable business models across the 4-state NBRC region.

Timber for Transit: Advance the use of wood-based materials and composites (advanced wood materials) through applied research and demonstration projects that showcase the suitability of such materials to transportation and transportation-adjacent infrastructure.

The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation MPR Grant is available for the construction of recreational facilities and other improvements to municipally owned recreational sites and parks. Examples include playgrounds, courts, playing fields, and facilities for swimming, biking, boating, picnicking, hiking, fishing, camping or other recreational activities. Grants will primarily fund construction costs.

This program is a reimbursable grant that funds up to $900,000 (or 90% of the total eligible project costs) with a 10% match required.