NYSP2I

NYSAR3 & NYSP2I Grants for NYS Colleges & Universities

NYSAR3’s College Council grants, supported by the NYS Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I), are offered to New York State Universities and colleges who are members of the College Council. This year, NYSAR3 and NYSP2I are pleased to offer up to $10,000 for projects focused on source reduction, reuse or recycling. Each member institution is eligible to apply for project funding up to $5,000. Project proposals that can creatively incorporate pollution prevention along with reduction, reuse or recycling, will be given preference during evaluation.

Eligible Recipients:
New York State Universities and Colleges

Eligible Projects:
Project proposals that can creatively incorporate pollution prevention along with reduction, reuse or recycling, will be given preference during evaluation.

Funding Source:
NYS Association for Reduction, Reuse & Recycling (NYSAR3) and NYS Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I)

Funding Amount:
Each member institution is eligible to apply for project funding up to $5,000.

Deadline:
The grant submission period runs from 2/16 to 4/22/22. 2023 Grant Applications are now closed

Contact:
NYSAR3/NYSP2I
College Council Grant Coordinator
Melissa Cadwell
macadwel@syr.edu

More Information:
https://www.nysar3.org/page/grant-program-for-ny-colleges-28.html

NYSP2I Food Waste Reduction & Diversion Reimbursement Program

The Food Waste Reduction and Diversion Reimbursement Program is an innovative partnership between New York State and Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) focused on incentivizing the reduction of food waste in the state. The program provides reimbursement to New York State businesses or not-for-profits that generate, haul or recycle large amounts of food waste to offset the cost of select technologies and equipment that promise to reduce or divert that food waste from landfill or incineration.

Eligible Recipients:

  • NYS not-for-profit organizations established under Sections 501(c), 501(e), 501(f), 501(k), 501(n) or 521(a) of the Federal Tax Code
  • For-profit businesses that are registered to conduct business in New York pursuant to New York Business Corporation Law section 1304, and are large food waste generators, haulers or recyclers (greater than 1 ton/week)

Eligible Projects:

  • Will result in an increase of food waste diversion from landfill or incineration through the use of equipment or technologies.
    Note: Purchases that improve existing food waste diversion methods but do not result in increased amount of food waste diverted are not eligible.
  • Are led by New York State businesses, not-for-profits, or municipalities that produce, haul, or recycle greater than one ton of food waste per week
  • Implemented between June 1, 2017 and April 1, 2023

Funding Source:
NYS Pollution Prevention Institute & New York State Department of Economic Development

Funding Amount:
Reimbursement will cover:

  • The purchase and installation of eligible equipment and technologies
  • Up to 44% of eligible project costs, in most cases not to exceed $100,000

Deadline:
The application period is now closed. Please note that this is a rolling application.

Contact:
Once complete, please email your application to: Ava Labuzetta, Sr Pollution Prevention Engineer allp2i@rit.edu

More Information:
https://www.rit.edu/affiliate/nysp2i/collaborations

NYSP2I Community Grants Program

The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I) was established to give businesses, nonprofits, municipalities, and communities across the Empire State the resources and expertise they need to realize the benefits of sustainability.

Eligible Recipients:

NYSP2I Community Grants are a funding opportunity for community organizations and local government agencies based and operating in New York State.

Eligible Projects: 

Preference will be given to projects that:

  • Utilize partnerships and collaborations with other organizations
  • Demonstrate a broad community impact
  • Address populations and communities affected by, experiencing, or susceptible to environmental harms and risk
  • Are replicable and transferrable to other organizations
  • Are located in Environmental Justice (EJ) communities

Funding Source:
Funding allocation through NYSP2I is made possible through New York State’s Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) as administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).

Funding Amount:
TBD

Deadline:
The application period for the 2023-2024 Community Grants Program is now closed.

Contact:
NYSP2I
111 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY 14623
nysp2i@rit.edu
(585) 475-2512

More Information:
https://www.rit.edu/affiliate/nysp2i/funding