There is $425 million available from the EFC in this round of water infrastructure improvements grants for New York State. 

Funding is available for drinking water projects, wastewater and water, and replacement of lead service lines, with attention to small, rural, and disadvantaged communities.

The US Department of Justice is offering funding to train to aid communities in their efforts to strengthen law enforcement strategies to combat violent crimes against women, through training of Officers and Prosecutors. The funding will be implemented by program type for maximum support of local programs. There will be no match requirements on applications through this program.

Total Funding Available: $7,850,000

Funding Distribution:

• 30% Victim Services

• 25% Law Enforcement

• 25% Prosecution

• 15% Discretionary

• 5% State and local Courts

Who Qualifies:

• Government Entity

• Not-For-Profit

• Tribal Organization

NY Kicks will provide capital grants to support the creation, expansion and enhancement of community soccer fields. The FY27 Budget also includes funding for a companion grant program to fund programming, equipment, training, and other operating costs. Eligible project costs for capital grant program include site preparation, permanent field infrastructure, utility infrastructure and paving. Applicants may include municipalities, public authorities and non-profit organizations. This program is part of the 2026 Consolidated Funding Application (CFA).

The Smart Growth Community Planning Program accelerates key statewide efforts, including climate resilience, housing availability and affordability, accessible and livable communities, waterfront development and revitalization, and accessibility and availability of childcare through new and updated Comprehensive Planning and Zoning initiatives in eligible towns, villages, and cities.

The NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets will award $30 million for direct payments to eligible agricultural producers. These funds are intended to help offset rising costs and market loss for New York State farmers due to Federal tariff policy. 

Farm eligibility:

• Was in business in 2025 and are currently in business
• Have active agricultural production within New York State
• Meets farm income eligibility requirements

Eligible Products:

• Cow Dairy Farms
• Livestock/ Livestock Products
• Aquaculture Farms

Award Range: $1,000- $25,000

$10 million in funding is now available through Round 17 of DEC’s Urban and Community Forestry (UCF) Grant Program. Of the $10 million dollars available for this round of grants, $3 million is set aside for communities with populations of 65,000 or less.

Award Range: $50,000 – $2.5 million

This USDA program provides affordable funding to develop essential community facilities in rural areas. An essential community facility is defined as a facility that provides an essential service to the local community for the orderly development of the community in a primarily rural area, and does not include private, commercial or business undertakings.

Eligible borrowers include:

• Public bodies

• Community-based non-profit corporations

• Federally Recognized Tribes

Grant assistance is available based on population and median household income, ranging from 15% to 75% grant eligibility. Please review the information page for further details.

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.

The program will provide up to $1.35 million from the Environmental Protection Fund for grants to land trusts to protect forestland through conservation easements. The program is administered by the Land Trust Alliance in coordination with DEC.