State

NYSDEC Grants for Recycling Coordination & Education Projects

DEC is authorized to provide State assistance for Recycling Coordinator salaries and for public education programs conducted by municipalities. This funding helps expand local recycling programs and increase participation.

Eligible Recipients:
The following entities within New York State are eligible to apply for these grants:

  • Counties, Cities, Towns or Villages
  • Local Public Authorities
  • Local Public Benefit Corporations (organizations established by State Law)
  • School Districts, Supervisory Districts & Improvement Districts
  • Native American Tribes or Nations residing in New York State

Eligible Projects:

Eligible projects for state assistance under this program include planning, educational and promotional activities to increase public awareness of and participation in waste reduction and recycling. Municipalities may request funding toward costs for recycling coordination, publications, education and outreach for recycling and waste reduction.

Funding Source:
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

Funding Amount:
A project application will be reviewed and may be approved, disapproved or modified by DEC. If acceptable, applications will be approved for state assistance for up to 50 percent of eligible costs, not to exceed two million dollars.

Deadline:
The application acceptance period is: August, September and October of each year.

Contact:

Primary Help Desk:
For assistance with registration, prequalification, applications, contracts, payments, etc.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Phone: (518) 474-5595

Email: grantsgateway@its.ny.gov

After Hours Support:
For assistance with account lockouts, lost user IDs, or basic information.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Phone: (800) 820-1890

Email: helpdesk@agatesoftware.com

Policy/Registration Questions:
Email: grantsreform@budget.ny.gov

More Information:
https://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/105613.html

NYSDEC Grants for Municipal Landfill Closure Projects

NYSDEC provides funds to municipalities for the closure of eligible municipal landfills. These projects may also include in assisting municipalities with municipal solid waste landfill gas management systems.

Eligible Recipients:
Municipalities with inactive solid waste landfills or landfills that will be inactive within 18 months of application that have eligible closure costs incurred after April 1, 1993.

  • Counties, Cities, Towns or Villages
  • Local Public Authorities
  • Local Public Benefit Corporations (organizations established by State Law)
  • School Districts, Supervisory Districts & Improvement Districts
  • Native American Tribes or Nations residing in New York State

The municipal applicant must own an inactive (or soon to be inactive) solid waste landfill in New York State.

Eligible Projects:

Eligible projects include landfill closure costs if the landfill closure project meets the following requirements:
(a) the landfill is municipally-owned and the municipality is liable for all closure and post closure activities;
(b) the landfill ceased receiving waste no later than April 9, 1997;
(c) the municipal landfill closure project complies with applicable landfill closure requirements as set forth in Part 363 of this Title;
(d) the municipality waives any right to assistance under section 27 1313 of the ECL; and
(e) the landfill closure site is not classified as a classification 1 or classification 2 site in the Registry of Inactive Hazardous Waste Disposal Sites.

Funding Source:
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

Funding Amount:
Funding is provided on a 50% reimbursement rate for eligible costs.

Deadline:
Continuous

Contact:
Application Materials for Municipal Landfill Closure Grants may be obtained by contacting DEC by e-mail or at 518-402-8678.

More Information:
http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/23702.html

NYSDEC Grants for Recycling Capital Projects

NYSDEC is authorized to provide State assistance for projects that enhance municipal recycling infrastructure through

  • construction materials recycling facilities
  • construction of composting facilities
  • purchasing of recyclables processing equipment
  • purchasing of recycling containers, and
  • purchasing of new recyclables collection vehicles

Eligible Recipients:

  • Counties, Cities, Towns or Villages
  • Local Public Authorities
  • Local Public Benefit Corporations (organizations established by State Law)
  • School Districts, Supervisory Districts & Improvement Districts
  • Native American Tribes or Nations residing in New York State

Funding Source:
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

Funding Amount:
Funding is provided on a 50% reimbursement rate for eligible costs.

Deadline:
Proposals for projects are accepted on an ongoing first-come-first-served basis. The current Grant Opportunity is open from July 1, 2021 – May 1, 2025.

Contact:

Grants Gateway Help Desk
Primary Help Desk:
For assistance with registration, prequalification, applications, contracts, payments, etc.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Phone: (518) 474-5595

Email: grantsgateway@its.ny.gov

After Hours Support:
For assistance with account lockouts, lost user IDs, or basic information.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Phone: (800) 820-1890

Email: helpdesk@agatesoftware.com

Policy/Registration Questions:
Email: grantsreform@budget.ny.gov

More Information:
https://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/4776.html

NYSDEC Grants for Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Programs

The NYSDEC is authorized to provide grants for HHW collection programs in order to provide a safe alternative for recycling or disposal of household hazardous materials.

Eligible Recipients:
The following entities within New York State are eligible to apply for these grants:

  • Counties, Cities, Towns or Villages
  • Local Public Authorities
  • Local Public Benefit Corporations (organizations established by State Law)
  • School Districts, Supervisory Districts & Improvement Districts
  • Native American Tribes or Nations residing in New York State

Eligible Projects:
Can include reasonable municipal costs, as determined by the department, related to operating household hazardous waste collection programs or operating a household hazardous waste collection and storage facility or mobile collection facility, and associated educational and promotional expenses. It is not necessary that all types of household hazardous waste be collected for the collection program to be eligible.

Funding Source:
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

Funding Amount:
Funding is provided on a 50% reimbursement rate for eligible costs.

Deadline:

Applications will be accepted by DEC during the months of January and February of each calendar year for all eligible household hazardous waste collection and disposal costs incurred during the previous calendar year.

Effective January 1, 2018, all HHW State Assistance applications must be submitted through the NYS Grants Gateway.

Contact:

Grants Gateway Help Desk
Primary Help Desk:
For assistance with registration, prequalification, applications, contracts, payments, etc.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Phone: (518) 474-5595

Email: grantsgateway@its.ny.gov

After Hours Support:
For assistance with account lockouts, lost user IDs, or basic information.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Phone: (800) 820-1890

Email: helpdesk@agatesoftware.com

Policy/Registration Questions:
Email: grantsreform@budget.ny.gov

More Information:
http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/8778.html

Green Innovation Grant Program

The Green Innovation Grant Program (GIGP) supports projects across New York State that utilize unique EPA-designated green stormwater infrastructure design and create cutting-edge green technologies.

Competitive grants are awarded annually to projects that improve water quality and mitigate the effects of climate change through the implementation of one or more of the following green practices: Green Stormwater Infrastructure, Energy Efficiency, Water Efficiency and Environmental Innovation.

Program Priorities:

Climate Change Mitigation: Projects that implement one of the eligible Green Practices to reduce the effects of greenhouse gases and/or support clean energy initiatives.

Environmental Justice: Projects that use Green Practices to advance the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, income, national origin or color, with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.

Integration: Water infrastructure projects that integrate green stormwater infrastructure into traditional gray infrastructure projects to demonstrate the value of water quality improvements to the community and ecosystem to provide water quality benefits. The planning process for such projects should include the evaluation of important community benefits such as economic opportunity, climate action, and water equity.

Natural Restoration: Projects that demonstrate the effectiveness of green stormwater infrastructure in a natural environment, such as flood plains, riparian buffers, streams, and wetlands.

Transformation: Larger transformative projects that utilize Green Practices to provide multiple environmental, economic, and social benefits. These projects align with larger goals of the community or region.

Funding Source:
NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation

Funding Amount:
Grants range from a minimum of 50% up to a maximum of 90% of total eligible project costs up to a maximum of $3 million. The grant amount is determined based on the eligible project costs as estimated in the application for planning, design and construction.

Match Requirements:
Varies

Deadline:
Recurring

Contact:
NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation
518-402-6954
GIGP@efc.ny.gov

More Information:
https://www.efc.ny.gov/GIGP

Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF)

The CWSRF provides interest-free or low-interest rate financing for wastewater and sewer infrastructure projects to municipalities throughout New York State. EFC provides both short and long-term financing, interest-free or low interest to accommodate municipalities of all population sizes with varying financial needs.

Eligible Recipients:
Funding is available for financing community water supply systems. Eligible applicants include municipalities, Indian reservations wholly within NYS and water authorities.

Eligible Projects:
The program funds a large variety of projects aimed at water quality improvement. Applicants must first list their projects on the CWSRF Intended Use Plan (IUP) Annual List before being eligible for funding. Funds are provided as they become available and more applicants may apply than the amount of funds available for the year. Eligible projects and costs include municipally owned treatment works projects, stormwater/non-point source (NPS) projects, national estuary projects; and construction, repair, or replacement of municipal decentralized wastewater treatment systems that treat municipal wastewater or domestic sewage.

Cost Share Requirements:
Eligible water quality projects whose primary purpose is water protection may be financed for the entire cost of the project. Projects with a primary purpose other than water quality may be eligible for partial financing.

Funding Source:
NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation

Deadline:
Continuous

Contact:
NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation

Tel: 518-402-6924

Email: cwsrfinfo@efc.ny.gov

More Information:
https://www.efc.ny.gov/CWSRF
https://efc.ny.gov/BIL
https://efc.ny.gov/cwsrf-apply
https://plus.efc.ny.gov/plus/

EQIP Organic Initiative

The Organic Initiative provides financial assistance to implement a broad set of conservation practice to assist organic producers in addressing resource concerns. This assistance helps producers plan and implement conservation practices to support the environmental sustainability of their organic operations.

Eligible Recipients:
Applicants must demonstrate control of eligible land in agricultural production. Eligible land includes cropland, rangeland, pastureland, and other farm or ranch lands.

Eligible Projects:
Financial assistance is provided for a broad set of conservation practices including, but not limited to assistance with:

  • Developing a conservation plan
  • Establishing buffer zones
  • Planning and installing pollinator habitat
  • Improving soil quality and organic matter while minimizing erosion
  • Developing a grazing plan and supportive livestock practices
  • Improving irrigation efficiency
  • Enhancing cropping rotations
  • Nutrient management

Funding Source:
US Department of Agriculture

Funding Amount:
Up to $20,000

Deadline:
Recurring

Contact:
Carrie Lindig
State Conservationist
USDA-NRCS
220 Davidson Avenue 4th Floor
Somerset, NJ 08873
Phone: (732) 537-6041
carrie.lindig@nj.usda.gov

More Information:
http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/national/programs/?cid=nrcs143_008224

Water Quality Improvement Project Program

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) supports water quality improvements through the Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) Statewide Grant Program. The WQIP program is a competitive, reimbursement grant program that directs funds from the New York State Environmental Protection Fund to projects that reduce polluted runoff, improve water quality, and restore habitat in New York’s water bodies.

Eligible Recipients:

  • Municipalities (villages, towns & cities)
  • Soil and Water Conservation Districts
  • Not for Profit Corporations (in some cases)

Eligible Projects:

The five basic types of projects eligible for funding:

  • Municipal Wastewater Treatment
  • Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s)
  • Nonagricultural Nonpoint Source Abatement and Control
  • Aquatic Habitat Restoration
  • Water Quality Management

The NYS DEC can provide up to 85% of wastewater treatment improvements and 75% of non-agricultural nonpoint source abatement and control, habitat restoration, and municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4).

Funding Source:
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

Funding Amount:
Varies

Deadline:
Recurring

Contact:
NYSDEC
Division of Water
Bureau of Program Resources
625 Broadway
Albany, NY 12233
518-402-8267
dowinfo@gw.dec.state.ny.us

More Information:
http://www.dec.ny.gov/pubs/4774.html

Drinking Water State Revolving Fund

The DWSRF provides a significant financial incentive for public and private water systems to finance needed drinking water infrastructure improvements (e.g. treatment plants, distribution mains, storage facilities).  The DWSRF provides subsidized low-interest rate financing and limited grants for construction of eligible water system projects. As financings are repaid, money will be available to be used again for new financings—a true revolving fund. For communities with demonstrated financial hardship, interest rates can be reduced to as low as zero percent.

Eligible Recipients:
Drinking water systems that are eligible for funding are community water systems, both public and privately owned, and non-profit, non-community water systems.

Eligible Projects:
Projects eligible for DWSRF financing include investments to upgrade or replace infrastructure:

  • Rehabilitation or development of new drinking water sources to replace contaminated supplies.
  • Installation or upgrading of facilities if the project will improve the quality of drinking water to comply with primary or secondary standards or treatment/performance criteria.
  • Installation or upgrading of storage facilities.
  • Installation or replacement of transmission and distribution mains to prevent contamination caused by leaks or breaks.
  • Funding/construction to promote the consolidation of water
    supply services.
  • The purchase of a portion of another system’s capacity.
  • Security of drinking water systems.

Funding Source:
NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation

Funding Amount:
Varies

Deadline:
Continuous

Contact:
NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation
625 Broadway
Albany, NY 12207
1-800-882-9721
518-402-7433
bpwsp@health.state.ny.us

More Information:
https://www.efc.ny.gov/DWSRF

Wastewater Infrastructure Engineering Planning Grant

Grants are awarded to municipalities to help pay for the initial planning of eligible Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) water quality projects. The grant will assist municipalities with a Median Household Income (MHI) of $65,000 or less with the engineering and planning costs.

Eligible Recipients:

  • Community water supply systems, both public and privately owned
  • Nonprofit, non-community water supply systems

Eligible Projects:
Grants will be provided to finance activities including engineering and/or consultant fees for engineering and planning services for the production of an engineering report.

Funding Source:
NYS DEC and NYS EFC

Funding Amount:
Varies. A max of $100,000 can be awarded with a 20% match from the recipient.

Deadline:
Recurring

Contact:
NYSEFC
Division of Engineering and Program Management
625 Broadway
Albany NY 12207
518-402-7433
cwsrfinfo@efc.ny.gov

More Information:
https://www.dec.ny.gov/pubs/81196.html