Dutchess County:  2026 Municipal Investment Grant (MIG) Program 
Deadline:  May 13, 2026 at 3:00pm ET 
Eligibility:  Local government entities (cities, towns, and villages) and fire departments and districts withing Dutchess County; 501(c)3 non-profit organizations who frequently provide publicly accessible programing within their facility on behalf of a municipality or Dutchess County may apply for the Infrastructure and Safety & Security initiative but will be considered after all municipal applications.  
Description:  Dutchess County is providing funding to support two initiatives that 1) address infrastructure and safety and security upgrades at municipal buildings, fire stations, community parks, and community gathering spaces; and 2) allow municipalities to address homelessness by providing infrastructure and services within their community.  This is $750,000 available for the Infrastructure and Safety & Security initiative. The minimum and maximum request amounts are $20,000 and $25,000, respectively. There is $200,000 available for the Municipal Homeless initiative. The minimum and maximum request amounts are $10,000 and $25,000, respectively. There is a 100% match for each initiative, which cannot be met using in-kind services or donations. Funds are made available on a reimbursement basis.

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EFC: Strengthening Essential Cybersecurity for Utilities and Resiliency Enhancement (SECURE) Grants
Deadline: May 15, 2026 at 5:00pm ET
Eligibility: Municipalities, defined as a county, city, town, village, district corporation, county or town improvement district, school district, Indian nation or tribe recognized by the state or the United States with a reservation wholly or partly within the boundaries of New York State, any public benefit corporation or public authority established pursuant to the laws of New York or any agency of the State that is empowered to construct and operate a water quality infrastructure project.
Description: The SECURE program will provide funding for projects that enhance cyber protections, modernize digital infrastructure, and reduce vulnerabilities for critical drinking water and wastewater systems.  Funding is available for both cybersecurity assessments and implementation based on best practices and regulatory requirements.  For the Assessment Grant, a municipality may apply for up to $50,000 with a 0% match.  For the Implementation Grant, a municipality may apply for up to 20% of net eligible costs, up to $100,000

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NFWF:  Long Island Sound Futures Fund 2026 Request for Proposals  
Deadline:  May 19, 2026 at 11:59 PM, EDT 
Eligibility:  501(c) non-profits, state government agencies, local governments, educational institutions, and Tribal governments and organizations that fall within the Long Island Sound Watershed boundary.  Additional geographic restrictions apply based on the type of project.  
Description:  LISFF has an open request for proposals for projects that “restore the health and living resources of Long Island Sound.”  Managed by NFWF with support from EPA and LIS Partnership, funding is available for three categories of projects:  

• Implementation; 

• Design and planning; and 

• Outreach, education, and public participation.  

Grant funding is available ranging from $50,000-$2MM, with differing ranges based on project category and differing geographic constraints based on project type.   A nonfederal match (minimum 50%) is required for this funding opportunity which can include in-kind contributions. 

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EFC:  Engineering Planning Grant 
Deadline:  June 12, 2026 at 4:00pm ET
Eligibility:  Municipalities that meet certain Median Household Income criteria
Description:  The goal of the EPG program is to encourage communities to advance water quality projects to the design stage, and ultimately construction, by funding the development of an engineering report.  Grants of up to $100,000 are available to municipalities to fund engineering and planning activities that result in an acceptable Wastewater Infrastructure Engineering Report or Preliminary Inflow and Infiltration (PII) Study for sanitary sewer systems.  This allows the community to seek financing through the CWSRF program or funding from other sources.

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DASNY:  NY Places for Learning, Activity, and Youth Socialization (PLAYS)
Deadline:  June 15, 2026
Eligibility:  Municipalities and prequalified Not-for-profit entities providing playgrounds.
Description:  This grant opens May 4, 2026.  NY PLAYS helps communities expand access to safe, welcoming outdoor spaces that promote physical activity, emotional well-being, and in-person social connection for children and families.  This program supports the design, construction, and renovation of public playgrounds across New York State.  The grant will cover no more than 80% of the Capital Costs for the proposed project.  The grantee must provide at least 20% of the Capital Costs of the project from other committed funding sources.  Municipal Parks and Recreation grant awards (MPR) cannot be used as a match for NY PLAYS.  Grant awardees will receive between $100,000 and $2.5MM.  The total program budget is $67.5MM, with $35MM designated for playgrounds in underserved communities.

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FEMA:  Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Program 
Deadline:  July 23, 2026 
Eligibility:  States, US territories, federally recognized tribal governments, local governments 
Description:  The BRIC grant program makes federal funds available for proactive hazard mitigation activities.  This program prioritizes investment in infrastructure and construction projects that deliver immediate, measurable risk reduction to communities that are vulnerable to natural hazards.  This includes the adoption and enforcement of modern building codes.  The maximum award available is $150MM. 

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Long Island Sound Partnership (LIS Partnership), New York Sea Grant (NYSG) and Connecticut Sea Grant (CTSG):  Long Island Sound Resilience Grant Writing Assistance Program
Deadline:  Accepted on a rolling basis until September 30, 2026
Eligibility:  Municipalities, Intermunicipal Councils/Organizations, Nonprofits, and NGOs, Private Voluntary Organizations, Community-based organizations, Academic entities, federally and state recognized Tribes/Nations, and unrecognized Indigenous Communities within the Long Island Sound Coastal Boundary.
Description:  This funding opportunity provides up to $9,950 to municipalities or community organizations for hiring a grant writing consultant.  Consultants should support grant preparation/writing for resiliency projects in the Long Island Coastal Boundary (Westchester, Bronx, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk counties, western Connecticut, and eastern Connecticut).  Examples of eligible support areas include:  "budget preparation, cost-benefit analysis, writing and narrative development, mapping, and proposal preparation and submission.” There are no match requirements for this funding source.

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USDOL VETS:  Stand Down Grants
Deadline:  September 30, 2026; non-competitive grant offered on a first-come, first-served basis
Eligibility:  State, county, city, local, special district, and Tribal Government agencies, non-profit and for-profit entities, state and local workforce boards, institutions of higher education, public housing authorities, and faith-based organizations.
Description:  The US Department of Labor’s (DOL) Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) supports local Stand Down events that assist veterans experiencing homelessness by providing a wide range of employment, social, and health services.  These collaborative events, coordinated by VA, DOL, and other federal, state, and local government agencies, and community-based organizations provide services and supplies to veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness.  The critical services provided at these events are often the catalyst that enables those individuals to re-enter the workforce.  Grants can be used to support one-day ($7,000 grant) or multi-day events ($10,000 grant).

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NYS EFC:  Septic System Replacement Fund
Deadline:  Rolling; County dependent
Eligibility:  Property owners in participating Counties (Dutchess, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, Westchester) with land near priority waterbodies.  Please contact your local County program contact for more information and eligibility determination.  Contact information can be found at the link above.
Description:  This program provides funds to counties to help homeowners replace cesspools and septic systems that are adversely impacting designated waterbodies.  Eligible projects include replacement of a cesspool with a septic system, installation, replacement, or upgrade of a septic system, or installation of enhanced treatment technologies.
Participating counties provide grants to reimburse property owners for up to 50% (maximum $10,000) of the cost for their septic system project.

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NYS EFC:  Emergency Financial Assistance
Deadline:  Rolling
Eligibility:  Municipalities, School Districts, recognized Indian Nations or Tribes, Public Benefit Corporations or Authorities.
Description:  This program offers emergency financial assistance for wastewater and drinking water system issues that pose hazards to public health, public welfare, or the environment.  Loan amounts are based on the reasonable costs immediately necessary to address the emergency and repairs must be made within one year.  Eligible facilities include publicly owned treatment works, publicly owned sewer systems, and municipally owned public water systems.  Eligible costs include infrastructure construction, replacement or repair, and related engineering costs.

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USDA:  SEARCH – Special Evaluation Assistance for Rural Communities and Households Grant
Deadline:  Rolling
Eligibility:  State and local government entities, nonprofits, and federally recognized tribes in areas that are rural (population of 2,500 or less) and financially distressed (have a median household income below the poverty line or less than 80 percent of the statewide non-metropolitan median household income based on latest Census data).
Description:  This program helps very small, financially distressed rural communities with predevelopment feasibility studies, design and technical assistance on proposed water and waste disposal projects.  Funds may be used to pay predevelopment planning costs, including:

• Feasibility studies to support applications for funding water or waste disposal projects

• Preliminary design and engineering analysis

• Technical assistance for the development of an application for financial assistance

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US DOA:  Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program
Deadline:  Rolling
Eligibility:  Community-based non-profits, cities, villages, townships and towns including Federally Recognized Tribal Lands in rural areas with a population under 20,000.
Description:  The Community Facilities 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.  Examples of eligible projects include health care facilities, community centers, child-care centers, libraries, utility services, and safety services, among others.  Low interest direct loans, grants, or both are available.
The average project size funded in FY24 was $1MM and the program can cover up to 75% of costs depending on the community’s population and the median household income.

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US DOC EDA:  FY 2025 Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs
Deadline:  Rolling
Eligibility:  States and Local Governments, among others
Description:  Economic Development Administration (EDA) supports development in economically distressed areas of the United States by fostering job creation and attracting private investment.  EDA solicits applications that provide investments supporting construction, non-construction, planning, technical assistance, and revolving loan fund projects under EDA’s Public Works Program and Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) Program.  The Public Works Program provides resources to meet construction and/or infrastructure design needs of communities to enable them to become more economically competitive.  Examples of previously funded projects under this Program include development of land improvements for use in public works and water and sewer system improvements.  The EAA Program provides investments that support a wide range of construction and non-construction activities in regions experiencing adverse economic changes that may occur suddenly or over time.  Examples of previously funded projects include construction or upgrading of public infrastructure and enhancement of infrastructure to make it more resilient to natural disasters.  Funding may be used for workforce development projects and resiliency projects.
If you are interested in applying for projects within public works, EAA, workforce, and resiliency, please reach out to Hudson Valley Regional Council Executive Director Carla Castillo at ccastillo@hudsonvalleyrc.org. 

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NRWA:  Rural Water Loan Fund
Deadline:  Rolling
Eligibility:  Public entities servicing up to 10,000 persons, or in a rural area with no population limits.
Description:  This fund provides low-cost loans for short-term repair costs, small capital projects, or pre-development costs associated with larger projects.  Eligible projects include pre-development, or planning, costs for infrastructure projects, replacement of equipment, upgrades, maintenance, and small capital projects, energy efficiency projects, and disaster recovery or other emergency projects. Loan amounts may not exceed $200,000 or 75% of the total project costs, whichever is less.  Emergency loans are 90-day no interest.

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NYS EFC:  Emergency Financial Assistance
Deadline:  Rolling
Eligibility:  Municipalities, School Districts, recognized Indian Nations or Tribes, Public Benefit Corporations or Authorities.
Description:  This program offers emergency financial assistance for wastewater and drinking water system issues that pose hazards to public health, public welfare, or the environment.  Loan amounts are based on the reasonable costs immediately necessary to address the emergency and repairs must be made within one year.  Eligible facilities include publicly owned treatment works, publicly owned sewer systems, and municipally owned public water systems.  Eligible costs include infrastructure construction, replacement or repair, and related engineering costs.

HREP & Cornell University:  Forest Conservation Technical Assistance Opportunity
Deadline:  May 6, 2026
Eligibility:  Municipalities in the Hudson River estuary program area
Description:  Three municipalities in the Hudson River estuary program area will be selected to work as a cohort with a team of staff from Hudsonia and the Estuary Program’s Conservation and Land Use team.  Through this project, municipal decision-makers will actively participate in conservation planning steps that will generate resources to inform their municipality, including:

• A report describing forests in the municipality, illustrated with maps.
• A list of areas and/or parcels prioritized based on community goals and ecological values.
• A brief report describing municipal land-use policies and land protection approaches to support conservation of identified forest priorities.

The participating municipalities will be able to use these resources to support future initiatives in their communities, such as updating a natural resources inventory or comprehensive plan, planning outreach to forest landowners and community members, or pursuing policies such as conservation overlay zoning or conservation financing.

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Long Island Sound Partnership (LIS Partnership), New York Sea Grant (NYSG) and Connecticut Sea Grant (CTSG):  Long Island Sound Resilience Grant Writing Assistance Program
Deadline:  Accepted on a rolling basis until September 30, 2026
Eligibility:  Municipalities, Intermunicipal Councils/Organizations, Nonprofits, NGOs, Private Voluntary Organizations, Community-based organizations, Academic entities, federally and state recognized Tribes/Nations, and unrecognized Indigenous Communities within the Long Island Sound Coastal Boundary.
Description:  This funding opportunity provides up to $9,950 to municipalities or community organizations for hiring a grant writing consultant.  Consultants should support grant preparation/writing for resiliency projects in the Long Island Coastal Boundary (Westchester, Bronx, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk counties, western Connecticut, and eastern Connecticut).  Examples of eligible support areas include:  "budget preparation, cost-benefit analysis, writing and narrative development, mapping, and proposal preparation and submission.” There are no match requirements for this funding source.

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NY Dept of Ag and Markets:  Municipal Agriculture and Farmland Protection Planning Grants
Deadline:  Rolling
Eligibility:  NYS municipalities located within a county that has established an agricultural and farmland protection board, and has not previously prepared an agricultural and farmland protection plan.
Description:  The NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets offers grants to municipalities focusing on how to protect agricultural lands through municipal zoning, land use, and subdivision regulations.     Grants are up to $25,000 or 75% of the cost (whichever is less) for developing a local farmland protection plan.  Local cost share must be provided in at least 20% cash (no more than 80% in in-kind services) and any two municipalities may collaborate on an application for a planning grant.

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NY Dept of Ag and Markets:  Farmland Protection Implementation Grants (FPIG) Program
Deadline:  Rolling
Eligibility:  NYS county agricultural and farmland protection boards with an approved county plan, or any NYS municipality with a local farmland protection plan approved by the county farmland protection board.  Comprehensive plans may be eligible as a local farmland protection plan.
Description:  This program provides financial and technical assistance to support the implementation of agricultural and farmland protection plans.  The State will provide a maximum of $2MM or 87.5% of total project costs.  The remaining costs must be contributed by the landowner, applicant, or non-federal supporter.

US DOT:  Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program
Deadline:  Rolling
Eligibility:  States and Metropolitan Planning Organizations choose projects.
Description:  The CMAQ Program provides a flexible funding source to State and local governments for transportation projects and programs to help meet the requirements of the Clean Air Act.  Funding is available to reduce congestion and improve air quality for areas that do not meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for ozone, carbon monoxide, or particulate matter (nonattainment areas), and for former nonattainment areas that are now in compliance (maintenance areas).  Proposed projects or programs must have a high level of effectiveness in reducing air pollution and be included in the metropolitan planning organization’s (MPO’s) current transportation plan and transportation improvement program or the current State transportation improvement program in areas without an MPO.

EFC: Strengthening Essential Cybersecurity for Utilities and Resiliency Enhancement (SECURE) Grants
Deadline: May 15, 2026 at 5:00pm ET
Eligibility: Municipalities, defined as a county, city, town, village, district corporation, county or town improvement district, school district, Indian nation or tribe recognized by the state or the United States with a reservation wholly or partly within the boundaries of New York State, any public benefit corporation or public authority established pursuant to the laws of New York or any agency of the State that is empowered to construct and operate a water quality infrastructure project.
Description: The SECURE program will provide funding for projects that enhance cyber protections, modernize digital infrastructure, and reduce vulnerabilities for critical drinking water and wastewater systems.  Funding is available for both cybersecurity assessments and implementation based on best practices and regulatory requirements.  For the Assessment Grant, a municipality may apply for up to $50,000 with a 0% match.  For the Implementation Grant, a municipality may apply for up to 20% of net eligible costs, up to $100,000

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NYS EFC & NYS Department of Health (DOH):  Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF)
Deadline:  Rolling through May 29, 2026 for FFY 2027 Intended Use Plan (IUP)
Eligibility:  NYS drinking water systems that are community water systems, both municipally and privately owned, and non-profit, non-community water systems.
Description:  The DWSRF provides financial assistance for eligible projects including investments to upgrade or replace infrastructure, address noncompliance with federal or state health standards, prevent future violations of such standards, and provide the public with safe drinking water.  Financial assistance is in the form of short and long-term financing.  Interest-free financing and grants may be available to qualifying communities that demonstrate financial hardship.

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NYS EFC:  Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF)
Deadline:  Rolling through May 29, 2026 for FFY 2027 Intended Use Plan (IUP)
Eligibility:  NYS Municipalities
Description:  The Clean Water State Revolving Fund provides eligible applicants with financial assistance for planning, design, and construction of eligible projects.  Eligible projects include projects for publicly owned treatment works, stormwater/non-point source projects, construction, repair, or replacement of decentralized wastewater treatment systems that treat municipal wastewater or domestic sewage, or emerging contaminates.  Financial assistance is provided by short and long-term financing (interest-free or low interests loans).  A project must be on the IUP Annual List to receive funding in FFY 2026.

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EFC:  Wastewater Infrastructure Engineering Planning Grant
Deadline:  June 12, 2026 at 4:00pm ET
Eligibility:  Municipalities that meet certain Median Household Income criteria
Description: The goal of the EPG program is to encourage communities to advance water quality projects to the design stage, and ultimately construction, by funding the development of an engineering report.  Grants of up to $100,000 are available to municipalities to fund engineering and planning activities that result in an acceptable Wastewater Infrastructure Engineering Report or Preliminary Inflow and Infiltration (PII) Study for sanitary sewer systems.  This allows the community to seek financing through the CWSRF program or funding from other sources.

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NYSEFC:  Resilient Watersheds Grant (RWG) Program 
Deadline:  June 26, 2026 by 4:00pm ET 
Eligibility:  Local governments or Indian nations, soil and water conservation districts, not-for-profit organizations, State Agencies.  Applicants must possess either a Resilient NY report or a DEC-approved comparable study. 
Description:  The RWG is a competitive program that provides funding to implement flood mitigation projects that would otherwise not be possible.  The minimum grant amount is $150,000, and the maximum is $10MM.  There is a 10% required local match.  Eligible project costs include but are not limited to construction labor and materials, administrative oversight, and liability insurance.  Eligible projects include but are not limited to floodplain and wetland restoration, berm, dam, culvert, bridge, or appurtenant structure removal, and culvert right-sizing.  Applications are through the NYS Consolidated Funding Application. 

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U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service:  National Fish Passage Program
Deadline:  Rolling
Eligibility:  Projects that improve community infrastructure resilience, rebuild fish populations, improve recreational and commercial fisheries, and restore the beauty of free-flowing waters.  Project proposals may be initiated by any individual, organization, government, or agency, in cooperation with their local Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office.
Description:  This program provides financial and technical assistance to support projects that improve the ability of fish or other aquatic species to migrate by reconnecting habitat that has been fragmented by a barrier such as a dam or culvert.  Please contact your local Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office to begin the application process.

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NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation:  Clean Vessel Assistance Program (CVAP)
Deadline:  Rolling
Eligibility:  Marinas pursuing projects directly related to the construction, upgrade, or replacement of pump-out and dump stations, including pumpout boats and portable pumpout units used for the proper disposal of septic waste from recreational marine vessels.  Municipalities and nonprofits are eligible for the Information and Education Grant category.
Description:  CVAP provides grants that help maintain or replace pumpout facilities for the removal and disposal of recreational boater septic waste.  CVAP includes three grant categories that marinas can apply for:  Construction and Upgrade, Operation and Maintenance, and Information and Education.

• The Construction and Upgrade Grant provides funding for up to 75% of costs, with a maximum of $60,000 for a pumpout boat and $35,000 for a stationary unit per project.

• The Operation and Maintenance Grant can cover routine replacement items and annual maintenance costs (up to 75% of eligible costs up to $2,000 for land-based pumpout facilities and $5,000 for pumpout boats).

• The Information and Education Grant provides municipalities and nonprofit organizations with funding to promote the understanding, use, and knowledge of pumpout stations in their area (up to 75% of eligible costs with a maximum award of $5,000 per project).

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NY Dept Ag and Markets:  Source Water Buffer Program
Deadline:  Rolling
Eligibility:  Soil and Water Conservations Districts, jointly or on their own.  Soil and Water Conservation Districts may partner with municipalities or not-for-profit conservation organizations (land trusts).  Soil and Water Conservation Districts may also apply on behalf of farmers or farm operations.
Description:  Approximately $5MM was made available by the Clean Water Infrastructure Act in 2017 to support the purchase of conservation easements and the implementation of buffer systems to protect the water quality of NYS’s aquifers, watersheds, reservoirs, lakes, rivers, and streams.  Easements purchased under this grant can be for active crop production land, riparian land, pastureland, and/or agricultural woodlots.  This land must be adjacent to land or waterbodies contributing directly to a surface water source.  Projects must also include the establishment of a vegetated buffer system to protect the drinking water source.
The State will provide a maximum of 75% of the total eligible costs for the project.  The remaining costs must be contributed by the landowner, operator, and/or project Soil and Water Conservation District in the form of cash or in-kind services.

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USDA:  Watershed Rehabilitation Program (REHAB)
Deadline:  Rolling
Eligibility:  Local Government Entities and Indian Tribes
Description:  This program provides funding and technical assistance to rehabilitate aging dams reaching the end of their design lives, and/or to build or augment existing water supplies based on current and future water supply demands.  Eligible projects include planning, design, and construction of dam rehabilitation projects.
Up to 65% of eligible project costs will be covered, and up to 100% of engineering/technical assistance costs will be covered.

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USDA:  Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Operations (WFPO) Program
Deadline:  Rolling
Eligibility:  States, Local Governments, and Indian Nations.
Description:  This program provides technical and financial assistance to implement watershed projects for the purpose of flood prevention, watershed protection, public recreation, public fish and wildlife, agricultural water management, municipal and industrial water supply, and water quality management.  Projects require public sponsorship, must be smaller than 250,000 acres, and agricultural benefits must be more than 20% of the total benefits for the project.  Cost sharing varies from 0-100% depending on project type.

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USDA:  Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program
Deadline:  Rolling
Eligibility:  Cities, Counties, Towns, Conservation Districts, or any federally recognized Native American Tribe or Tribal organizations.
Description:  The program offers technical and financial assistance to help local communities relieve imminent threats to life and property caused by floods, fires, windstorms, and other natural disasters that impair a watershed.  The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist can declare a local watershed emergency to initiate the EWP program.  A disaster declaration by federal or state governments is not required.  Eligible projects should provide protection from flooding or soil erosion, reduce threats to life and property, restore the hydraulic capacity to the natural environment, or be economically and environmentally defensible.

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NYS EFC:  Septic System Replacement Fund
Deadline:  Rolling; County dependent
Eligibility:  Property owners in participating Counties (Dutchess, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, Westchester) with land near priority waterbodies.  Please contact your local County program contact for more information and eligibility determination.  Contact information can be found at the link above.
Description:  This program provides funds to counties to help homeowners replace cesspools and septic systems that are adversely impacting designated waterbodies.  Eligible projects include replacement of a cesspool with a septic system, installation, replacement, or upgrade of a septic system, or installation of enhanced treatment technologies.
Participating counties provide grants to reimburse property owners for up to 50% (maximum $10,000) of the cost for their septic system project.

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USDA:  Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants
Deadline:  Rolling
Eligibility:  Rurally located public bodies (rural areas and towns with populations of 10,000 or less), nonprofit organizations, and federally recognized tribes (in rural areas).
Description:  Funding is available to help eligible communities prepare for, or recover from, an emergency that threatens the availability of safe, reliable drinking water.  Applicants must show that a major decline in quantity or quality of water occurred within two years of the date of the application.  Grants are also awarded when a significant decline in quality or quantity of water is imminent.  Events that qualify as an emergency are as follows:  drought or flood, earthquake, tornado or hurricane, disease outbreak, chemical spill, leak or seepage, or other disasters.  A federal disaster declaration is not required.   Funding may be used for construction of waterline extensions, new wells, reservoirs, transmission lines, treatments, repair breaks or leaks, and address related maintenance necessary to replenish the water supply.
A maximum of $150,000 may be awarded in the form of water transmission line grants and a maximum of $1MM may be awarded for source water grants.

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NRWA:  Rural Water Loan Fund
Deadline:  Rolling
Eligibility:  Public entities servicing up to 10,000 persons, or in a rural area with no population limits.
Description:  This fund provides low-cost loans for short-term repair costs, small capital projects, or pre-development costs associated with larger projects.  Eligible projects include pre-development, or planning, costs for infrastructure projects, replacement of equipment, upgrades, maintenance, and small capital projects, energy efficiency projects, and disaster recovery or other emergency projects. Loan amounts may not exceed $200,000 or 75% of the total project costs, whichever is less.  Emergency loans are 90-day no interest.

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US EPA: Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) Program
Deadline: Rolling
Eligibility: State and Local Governmental entities
Description: The WIFIA statute authorizes EPA to provide credit assistance for a wide variety of creditworthy drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects.  For detailed project eligibility information, review the WIFIA program handbook.  Projects must have eligible costs that are reasonably anticipated to be equal to or exceed $20 million, or for small communities (serving not more than 25,000 individuals), project costs that are reasonably anticipated to equal or exceed $5 million.
In addition, under this iterative, rolling selection process, the WIFIA program can provide technical assistance to prospective borrowers that need support to complete their Letter of Interest (LOI) package.

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US EPA:  Water Technical Assistance (WaterTA)
Deadline:  Rolling
Eligibility:  Local Governments, States, Tribes, Territories, and Drinking Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater utilities; Non-governmental organizations.
Description:  EPA WaterTA aims to provide free assistance to water utilities, local governments, and communities with applications for federal funding, quality water infrastructure, and reliable water service.  WaterTA cannot provide direct assistance to federal facilities.

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NY Dept of Ag and Markets:  Agricultural Nonpoint Source Abatement and Control
Deadline:  Rolling
Eligibility:  Local Governments
Description:  This is a cost-share grant program that provides funding to address and prevent potential water quality issues that stem from farming activities.  Financial and technical assistance support the planning and implementation of on-farm projects with the goal of improving water quality in New York’s waterways.  Projects include conservation measures, such as nutrient management through manure storage, vegetative buffers along streams, and conservation cover crops.  The program is a competitive grant program, with funds applied for and awarded through county Soil and Water Conservation Districts.

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USDA:  Water & Waste Disposal Loan & Grant Program
Deadline:  Rolling
Eligibility:  State and Local Governmental entities, Private Nonprofits, and federally recognized Tribes in rural areas with populations of 10,000 or less.
Description: This program provides funding for clean and reliable drinking water systems, sanitary sewage disposal, sanitary solid waste disposal, and storm water drainage to households and businesses in eligible rural areas.  Funds may be used to finance the acquisition, construction or improvement of:

• Drinking water sourcing, treatment, storage, and distribution

• Sewer collection, transmission, treatment, and disposal

• Solid waste collection, disposal, and closure

• Storm water collection, transmission, and disposal

Long-term, low-interest loans are available through this program.  If funds are available, a grant may be combined with a loan if necessary to keep user costs reasonable.

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USDA:  Water & Waste Disposal Predevelopment Planning Grant
Deadline:  Rolling
Eligibility:  State and local governments in rural areas and towns with populations of 10,000 or less (see link for eligible addresses), nonprofit organizations, and federally recognized tribes (in rural areas).
Description:  This program helps eligible low-income communities plan and develop applications for proposed USDA Rural Development water or waste disposal projects.  The area must have a median household income below the poverty line or less than 80 percent of the statewide non-metropolitan median household income.  The amount of the grant will be subtracted from the total grant eligibility if a USDA grant is awarded for part of the water or waste disposal project.
Maximum of $60,000 or 75 percent of the predevelopment planning costs.  25% match required.

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NYS EFC:  Emergency Financial Assistance
Deadline:  Rolling
Eligibility:  Municipalities, School Districts, recognized Indian Nations or Tribes, Public Benefit Corporations or Authorities.
Description:  This program offers emergency financial assistance for wastewater and drinking water system issues that pose hazards to public health, public welfare, or the environment.  Loan amounts are based on the reasonable costs immediately necessary to address the emergency and repairs must be made within one year.  Eligible facilities include publicly owned treatment works, publicly owned sewer systems, and municipally owned public water systems.  Eligible costs include infrastructure construction, replacement or repair, and related engineering costs.

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USDA:  Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants
Deadline:  Rolling
Eligibility:  Rurally located public bodies (rural areas and towns with populations of 10,000 or less), nonprofit organizations, and federally recognized tribes (in rural areas).
Description:  Funding is available to help eligible communities prepare for, or recover from, an emergency that threatens the availability of safe, reliable drinking water.  Applicants must show that a major decline in quantity or quality of water occurred within two years of the date of the application.  Grants are also awarded when a significant decline in quality or quantity of water is imminent.  Events that qualify as an emergency are as follows:  drought or flood, earthquake, tornado or hurricane, disease outbreak, chemical spill, leak or seepage, or other disasters.  A federal disaster declaration is not required.  Funding may be used for construction of waterline extensions, new wells, reservoirs, transmission lines, treatments, repair breaks or leaks, and address related maintenance necessary to replenish the water supply.  A maximum of $150,000 may be awarded in the form of water transmission line grants and a maximum of $1MM may be awarded for source water grants.

NYSERDA:  Just Transition Site Reuse Planning Program
Deadline:  Rolling until June 30, 2026
Eligibility:  County, City, Town, or Village governments.
Description:  NYSERDA is offering site reuse planning and technical support services to individual municipalities that are navigating power plant retirement and site reuse opportunities.  The scope of services to be provided by NYSERDA and its contractors in developing the applicant's Site Reuse Planning Study may include:  Evaluation of Existing Site, Economic Analysis, Stakeholder Input, Alternative Reuse Plans, Demolition and Abatement, and Public Health Impacts.
Each eligible municipality will receive up to $150,000 with no cost share.  There is an additional $10,000 available if the project is located within a NYS Disadvantaged Community.

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NYSERDA:  Climate Justice Fellowship
Deadline:   Rolling until June 30, 2026
Eligibility:   Community-based organization, university, career technical education (CTE) program for K-12 school, public library, municipality, tribal nation, climate tech innovator/start-up, venture development organization, clean energy business, or a firm dedicated to advancing climate justice and clean energy priorities in Disadvantaged Communities.
Description:   NYSERDA is seeking applications from organizations who wish to host a full-time Climate Justice Fellow for 1 year.  NYSERDA will fund the fellow’s salary as well as professional development and/or wraparound services.  Total award amount is capped at $40,000 per fellow to be used for salary and professional development, with a total of $6MM in funding available.  Host employers must be working to advance climate justice / clean energy priorities for Disadvantaged Communities.  As a cost share requirement, host employers must provide the fellow with comprehensive employee health benefits (i.e., medical, dental, and vision) for the full 12 months at reasonable or no cost to the fellow.  Approved eligible host organizations may select fellows from the fellow directory, or identify potential fellows and have candidates submit their information to the program.

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NYSERDA:   NYS Clean Energy Internship Program
Deadline:   August 31, 2026 by 3:00pm
Eligibility:   Local municipalities, counties, clean technology business, organizations, or labor management organizations.
Description:   The program focuses on enhancing the talent pipeline for New York
State businesses and organizations engaged in the clean energy industry by facilitating the
placement of students, recent graduates, and other eligible individuals considering clean energy careers into paid internships across the state.  Funding is allocated on a first-come first-served basis to Eligible Employers that register, are confirmed as eligible, and have submitted a completed Internship Application.  Reimbursement is only eligible for wages up to $17.00/hour.  NYSERDA will only fund 90% or 75% of the intern wage depending on the organization’s size.  Internships must be a minimum of 8 weeks and 80 total hours; reimbursement will be available for a maximum 480 hours or a 12-month period.  $2MM of total funding is available.

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Long Island Sound Partnership (LIS Partnership), New York Sea Grant (NYSG) and Connecticut Sea Grant (CTSG):  Long Island Sound Resilience Grant Writing Assistance Program
Deadline:  Accepted on a rolling basis until September 30, 2026
Eligibility:  Municipalities, Intermunicipal Councils/Organizations, Nonprofits, and NGOs, Private Voluntary Organizations, Community-based organizations, Academic entities, federally and state recognized Tribes/Nations, and unrecognized Indigenous Communities within the Long Island Sound Coastal Boundary.
Description:  This funding opportunity provides up to $9,950 to municipalities or community organizations for hiring a grant writing consultant.  Consultants should support grant preparation/writing for resiliency projects in the Long Island Coastal Boundary (Westchester, Bronx, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk counties, western Connecticut, and eastern Connecticut).  Examples of eligible support areas include:  "budget preparation, cost-benefit analysis, writing and narrative development, mapping, and proposal preparation and submission.” There are no match requirements for this funding source.

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NYSERDA:   Affordable Solar and Storage Predevelopment and Technical Assistance
Deadline:   December 31, 2029 by 3:00pm ET
Eligibility:   Local government agencies, owners, providers, or manager of regulation multifamily affordable housing, community land trusts, land bank, or portfolios of single-family affordable housing.
Description:   This program will provide funding for the development of solar and/or storage projects that offer meaningful benefits to low-to-moderate income customers and affordable housing providers and demonstrate viable models for equitable solar and/or storage development.  Maximum funding per project is $200,000 with a total budget of $11.45MM.

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USDA:  Rural Energy Savings Program (RESP)
Deadline:  Rolling
Eligibility:  Eligible applicants under the RESP include current and former Rural Utilities Service (RUS) electric borrowers, subsidiaries of current or former RUS electric borrowers, and entities that provide eligible purposes under RESP, including municipalities; people's utility districts; and cooperative, nonprofit, limited-dividend, or mutual associations that provide or propose to provide eligible purposes under RESP.
Description:  The Rural Energy Savings Program (RESP) helps lower energy bills for people in rural America and reduces barriers to investment in energy efficiency projects.  RESP provides loans to utilities, municipalities and others who then lend those funds to people and businesses in rural America for cost-effective, energy efficiency projects.

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NYSERDA:  FlexTech Program 
Deadline:  Rolling 
Eligibility:  Eligible participants include commercial, industrial, institutional, and multifamily facilities located in New York State. 
Description:  This program provides a cost-share for a wide range of activities to help customers make informed clean energy investment and sustainability decisions for existing buildings.  Participants have the option of selecting either a NYSERDA qualified FlexTech Consultant or an Independent Service Provider of their choosing.  The service provider will identify, analyze, and prioritize energy efficiency or carbon reduction recommendations.  Implementation of these recommendations may lead to lower annual utility costs, reduced operation and maintenance costs, extended equipment life, and increased occupant comfort.  Cost-share percentage ranges from 50%-100%, or a maximum of $500,000, depending on the sector.

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NYSERDA:  On-site Energy Manager Program
Deadline:  Rolling
Eligibility:  Commercial, multifamily, campuses, and industrial facilities located in New York State
Description:  The Program seeks to demonstrate the value of an on-site energy manager (OsEM) role at a given facility such that the role becomes standardized and self-sustaining.  Facilities will benefit from the successful energy and productivity projects that will be driven by OsEMs.  Projects may include operation and maintenance improvements, behavioral changes, energy efficiency upgrades, process improvements, throughput and scrap reduction improvements, cost management, and other improvements, such as water savings.  $100,000 or $200,000 is available as a cost-share for hiring an OsEM for a minimum 12-month term.  Cost-share amount is dependent on a facility's annual energy spend.

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IRS:  Elective Pay
Deadline:  Rolling* Credit availability has changed. Please see Updates to Elective Pay Eligible Credits Guidance Brief from Lawyers for Good Government (L4GG). 
Eligibility:  IRA Elective Pay is open to tax-exempt entities such as local governments.  IRS Energy Credits Online tool, or IRS ECO, is for clean vehicle dealers and sellers.
Description:  As part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), tax-exempt and government agencies can take advantage of tax credits for clean technologies for the first time.  All eligible tax credits for clean energy and vehicles can be found here.  In December, the IRS introduced the first steps to take advantage of these tax breaks by opening the IRS Energy Credits Online tool.  The online portal allows those claiming credits to complete the pre-filing registration process and receive a registration number and complete the entire process online and receive their advance payments within 72 hours.  A user guide that explains how to use the portal can be found here.

Federal Transit Administration:  All Stations Accessibility Program
Deadline:  May 1, 2026 at 11:59pm ET
Eligibility:  States and local governmental entities that operate or financially support legacy rail public transportation systems and corresponding legacy stations or facilities.
Description:  Funding through the FTA All Stations Accessibility Program can be put towards capital projects to repair, improve, modify, retrofit, or relocate infrastructure of stations or facilities for passenger use.  Planning projects to develop or modify a plan for public transportation accessibility projects or assessments are also eligible.  Only legacy stations or passenger facilities that existed before enactment of the ADA and have not yet been made accessible are eligible for funding.  The maximum Federal share is 80%.  For prior awards, funding ranged from $1,395,330 to $156,503,053.

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NYS DOT:  Transit Ready NY
Deadline:  May 21, 2026
Eligibility:  Non-MTA regional transportation authorities and municipalities certified as Pro-Housing Communities.
Description:  New York State is making available $121MM in funding for transit system upgrades, modernization, and enhancement, with a goal of improving public transportation services statewide.  This program offers 100% State funding.  Eligible project activities under the Transit Ready NY program include, but are not limited to:

• Construction of public transit facilities like intercity bus stations, transit centers, and mobility hubs.
• Implementation of transit priority infrastructure on roadways.
• Deployment of new technology for enhanced passenger experience and/or improved transit operations.
• Improvement of pedestrian roadways for access to transit.
• Implementation of stops, shelters, and street amenities.
• Improvement, rehabilitation, and expansion of bus garages and facilities.

Projects that reduce fleet emissions will be prioritized.  No match required.

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USDOT:  Safe Streets and Roads for All Funding Opportunity 
Deadline:  May 26, 2026, 5:00pm ET 
Eligibility:  Special district governments, Native American tribal governments, city or township governments, county governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and independent school districts 
Description:  This program provides funding for two main types of grants:  Planning and Demonstration Grants for Action Plans, and Implementation Grants that support projects detailed in an already approved Action Plan.  “Action Plan” refers to a comprehensive safety action plan, designed to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries.  Funds for the fiscal year 2026 grant program are to be awarded on a competitive basis to support planning, infrastructural, behavioral, and operational initiatives to prevent death and serious injury on roads and streets involving all roadway users, including pedestrians; bicyclists; public transportation, personal conveyance, and micromobility users; motorists; and commercial vehicle operators.  USDOT expects to award 500 grants; grant award floor is $100,000, with a ceiling of $25MM.  

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NYSERDA:  Charge Ready NY 2.0
Deadline:  Rolling until December 31, 2026 at 3:00pm ET
Eligibility:  Public, Private, and Not-for-profit organizations.
Description:  Charge Ready NY 2.0 offers incentives to install Level 2 EV charging stations at workplaces, multi-unit dwellings (MUD’s) or public facilities that are owned and operated by municipal or state government entities.  NYSERDA provides incentives on a per-port basis at varying amounts, based on location type and whether it is located within a Disadvantaged Community (DAC):

• $4,000 per charging port installed at a public facility (must be located within a DAC).

• $2,000 per charging port installed at a workplace or multi-unit dwelling location.

The Charge Ready NY 2.0 program will also offer bonus incentives to equipment owners at a workplace and MUD locations who complete additional actions to promote EV adoption in their own fleets or with their employees/tenants.  Workplace and MUD locations are eligible for bonus incentives of varying amounts depending on workplace/MUD size.

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IRS:  Elective Pay
Deadline:  Rolling* Credit availability has changed. Please see Updates to Elective Pay Eligible Credits Guidance Brief from Lawyers for Good Government (L4GG). 
Eligibility:  IRA Elective Pay is open to tax-exempt entities such as local governments.  IRS Energy Credits Online tool, or IRS ECO, is for clean vehicle dealers and sellers.
Description:  As part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), tax-exempt and government agencies can take advantage of tax credits for clean technologies for the first time.  All eligible tax credits for clean energy and vehicles can be found here.  In December, the IRS introduced the first steps to take advantage of these tax breaks by opening the IRS Energy Credits Online tool.  The online portal allows those claiming credits to complete the pre-filing registration process and receive a registration number and complete the entire process online and receive their advance payments within 72 hours.  A user guide that explains how to use the portal can be found here.

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NYSERDA:  NY School Bus Incentive Program
Deadline:  Rolling; first-come, first-serve basis
Eligibility:  To participate in NYSBIP, vehicle manufacturers and modifiers must apply to have their vehicles listed for voucher eligibility.  The following fleets may apply:  NYS Public School Districts or other public entities that provide pupil transportation services, and third-party Operators under contract with a NYS public school district.
Description:  The NYSBIP is a point-of-sale incentive program which will accelerate the deployment of zero-emission school buses in the medium- and heavy-duty vehicle weight classes in New York State.  Zero-emission school buses include both electric school buses and hydrogen fuel cell school buses.
$300MM is available to fund the acquisition of new ESBs and charging infrastructure costs.  School Bus Voucher amounts are based on type of bus (e.g., Type A, Type C, Type D) and by whether the ESB is purchased new (60% cost covered) or if it is an existing school bus that is being repowered (75% cost covered).

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NYSERDA:  School Bus Charging Voucher Applications
Deadline:  Rolling; first-come, first-serve basis
Eligibility: Entities that have purchased electric school buses.
Description:  To submit a Charging Voucher Application, Purchasers must access the NYSBIP Charging Voucher Portal and create an account.  Once the account has been created, Purchasers may begin submitting applications.  Please note that Charging Voucher funds are based on an electric school bus purchase, though the purchase does not have to be through New York’s School Bus Incentive Program.  Once approved, Purchasers can install their charging infrastructure.   After installation is complete and paid for, the Purchaser will return to the School Bus Charging Portal and submit documentation for Charging Voucher Redemption.  Once approved, NYSERDA will send voucher funds to the Purchaser for reimbursement.  For more information about the Charging Voucher rules and process, refer to the NYSBIP Implementation Manual.

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US DOT:  Capital Investment Grants (CIG) Program - Small Starts
Deadline:  Rolling
Eligibility:  Local governments operating public transit.
Description:  This Program will fund public transit projects generally, but applicants should prioritize projects that will increase ridership, reduce the need for private vehicle use, decrease vehicle miles traveled, and be in coordination with regional transit-oriented development planning.  When rail projects are not possible, communities should look to deploy extensive, well-connected bus rapid transit projects that can align with local, regional, and statewide vehicle electrification plans.
Eligible projects are those with a total estimated project cost of less than $400MM.  A 20% match will be required.

NYSP2I:  Community Grants Program
Deadline:  April 24, 2026 at 5:00pm ET
Eligibility:  Municipalities, community and nonprofit organizations, and public-sector entities
Description:  Organizations across New York State are invited to apply for funding that supports innovative pollution-prevention projects in their communities.  NYSP2I is seeking projects that:

• Raise awareness and understanding of pollution prevention
• Encourage adoption of best practices
• Create measurable environmental and community benefits at the local level

Successful applicants may receive up to $30,000 to implement initiatives that promote pollution prevention and environmental sustainability in their communities.

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NYS DEC:  Municipal Waste Reduction and Recycling (MWRR) Program
Deadline:  October 31, 2027
Please be advised that this grant program is operating under a multi-year waitlist.  Awards will be issued upon availability of funding on an ongoing first-come-first-served basis. 
Eligibility:  Municipalities defined as county, city, town or village, local public authority, local public benefit corporation (as established by New York State law), school district, supervisory district, and improvement district, Native American tribe or Nation residing in New York State, combination of the above
Description:  The MWRR State assistance program covered by this application can help fund the eligible costs of:

• A waste reduction project, i.e. capital, planning and educational or promotional activities conducted by a municipality and intended to increase public awareness of methods to prevent the generation of waste, including reuse of certain materials, substitution of non-toxic household products, and the promotion of backyard composting.

• Recycling projects, i.e. capital costs of recyclables recovery equipment purchases, recyclables recovery programs, and source separation equipment

• A household hazardous waste collection facility project, i.e. the construction of a new, municipally owned facility used exclusively for collection and storage of household hazardous wastes

• A beverage container assistance project, i.e. the acquisition of equipment or real property or structures necessary for the establishment of new beverage container redemption centers, subject to the provisions of New York State’s Returnable Container Act.

Maximum grant amount is $2MM.