New York State and other funding sources offer a wide range of programs that support projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy efficiency, and accelerate the transition to clean, equitable, and resilient energy systems. Funding may be available for municipalities, nonprofit organizations, community groups, and private-sector partners to advance initiatives such as:
- Building upgrades & energy efficiency retrofits
- Renewable energy installations (solar, geothermal, wind)
- Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and transportation electrification
- Climate action planning and emissions inventories
- Community resilience and adaptation projects
- Workforce development and clean energy innovation
⮟ Use the dropdowns below to explore opportunities by sector, project type, and funding source.
Disclaimer: Funding programs vary in eligibility criteria, application deadlines, award amounts, and terms and conditions. Please review each program’s official guidelines carefully to confirm eligibility, application requirements, and timing before applying. Program details are subject to change.
| Funding Source | Funding Program | Eligible Applicants | Link |
| NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets | Agricultural and Farmland Protection Planning Grants | Municipalities | http://www.agriculture.ny.gov/AP/agservices/farmprotect.html |
| U.S. Department of Agriculture | Renewable Energy Systems & Energy Efficiency Improvement Guaranteed Loans & Grants (REAP) | Agriculture producers and small businesses | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/energy-programs/rural-energy-america-program-renewable-energy-systems-energy-efficiency-improvement-guaranteed-loans |
| NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets | Agricultural and Farmland Protection Planning Grants | Municipalities | http://www.agriculture.ny.gov/AP/agservices/farmprotect.html |
| Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NE SARE) | Professional Development Grants | Farmers and producers | https://northeast.sare.org/grants/get-a-grant/professional-development-grant-program/ |
| Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NE SARE) | Farmer Grant Program | Farmers and producers | https://northeast.sare.org/grants/get-a-grant/farmer-grant-program/ |
| NYSERDA | Agriculture Energy Audit Program | Farmers and producers | https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Agriculture-Energy-Assistance/Agriculture-Energy-Audit |
| National Grid | Agri-business Program | Individuals Businesses | https://www.nationalgridus.com/Upstate-NY-Business/Energy-Saving-Programs/Agri-business-program |
| New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets | Climate Resilient Farming Round 6 | Soil and Water Conservation Districts. | https://agriculture.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2022/01/rfp0243_climateresilientfarminground6_requestforproposals_0_0.pdf |
| New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets | Urban Farms and Community Gardens Grant Program | Not-for-profit organizations educational institutions Municipalities Community-led groups Tribes | https://agriculture.ny.gov/rfa-0344-urban-farms-and-community-gardens-grant-program |
| New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets | CAFO Enhanced Nutrient and Methane Management Program | Soil and Water Conservation Districts | https://agriculture.ny.gov/rfp-0326-cafo-enhanced-nutrient-and-methane-management-program |
| U.S. Department of Agriculture | On-Farm Energy Initiative | Farmers and producers | Link |
| NYSDEC | Community Forest Conservation Round | Municaplatities | https://dec.ny.gov/nature/open-space/community-forest-conservation-grant-program |
| NYSDEC | Conservation Partnership Program Grants | Land Trusts | https://landtrustalliance.org/resources/connect/field-services/new-york/new-york-state-conservation-partnership-program |
| Funding Source | Funding Program | Eligible Applicants | Link |
| U.S. Department of Agriculture | On-Farm Energy Initiative | Farmers and producers | Link |
| NYSERDA | Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Carbon Challenge | large energy consumers | https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/CI-Carbon-Challenge |
| National Grid | Weatherization Prgram | Individuals Businesses | https://www.nationalgridus.com/Upstate-NY-Business... |
| NYSERDA | Appliance Upgrade Program | Individuals | https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Appliance-... |
| NYSERDA | Zero Emission Homes for Healthier Communities | Developers | https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Building-B... |
| NYSERDA | Building Cleaner Communities Competition (CFA) | Developers Non Profits | https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Building-Cleaner-Communities-Competition |
| NYSERDA | Flex Tech | Commercial, industrial, institutional, and multifamily facilities including small businesses and not-for-pro | https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/FlexTech-Program |
| National Grid | Energy Efficient Lighting For Business | Businesses | https://www.nationalgridus.com/Upstate-NY-Business/Energy-Saving-Programs/Lighting |
| National Grid | Real Time Energy Management (RTEM) Incentive | Peak deamnd over >300kW | https://www.nationalgridus.com/Upstate-NY-Business... |
| NYSERDA | Workforce Training - Building Operations & Maintenance | Building owners and property managers | https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Building-Operations-and-Maintenance-Workforce-Development-Training-Program |
| NYSERDA | Large Scale Thermal | https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Large-Scal... | |
| NYSERDA | Comfort Home Program | Individuals | https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Comfort-Home-Program |
| NYS Homes and Community Renewal | Weatherization Assistance Program | Individuals | https://hcr.ny.gov/weatherization |
| NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance | HEAP | Individuals | https://otda.ny.gov/programs/heap/ |
| NYSERDA | On-site Energy Manager Program | industrial, commercial, and multifamily facilities or buildings | https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/On-Site-En... |
| NYSERDA | Clean Heat for All: Packaged Terminal Heat Pump Program | Multifamily building owners and operators | https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Packaged-T... |
| NYSERDA | Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Financing Resources | Municpalities | https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Commercial... |
| NYSERDA | NYS Greenbank Clean Energy Financing | https://greenbank.ny.gov/?gad_source=1&gad_campaig... | |
| NYSERDA | Residentail Energy Assessment | Individuals | https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Residentia... |
| RG&E | Commercial & Industrial Rebates | Comercial and Indutrial custmers | https://www.nyseg.com/web/nyseg/smartenergy/busine... |
| NYSERDA | EmPower + | Individuals | https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/EmPower-Ne... |
| NYSERDA | NYS Clean Heat | Individuals | https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Heat-Pump-... |
| Funding Source | Funding Program | Eligible Applicants | Link |
| U.S. Department of Agriculture | On-Farm Energy Initiative | Farmers and producers | Link |
| NYSERDA | Large Scale Thermal | https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Large-Scal... | |
| NYSERDA | Comfort Home Program | Individuals | https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Comfort-Home-Program |
| Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) | Green Innovation Grant Program | Municipalities | https://efc.ny.gov/GIGP |
| NYSERDA | Build Ready | https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Build-Read... | |
| NYSERDA | NY-Sun | https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/NY-Sun | |
| NYSERDA | Strategic Energy Management Program | Participants that display a potential for energy savings or carbon savings will be considered for eligibility. Eligible industrial and commercial facilities must pay into the System Benefits Charge | https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Strategic-... |
| NYSERDA | On-site Energy Manager Program | industrial, commercial, and multifamily facilities or buildings | https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/On-Site-En... |
| NYSERDA | Clean Heat for All: Packaged Terminal Heat Pump Program | Multifamily building owners and operators | https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Packaged-T... |
| NYSERDA | Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Financing Resources | Municpalities | https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Commercial... |
| NYSERDA | NYS Greenbank Clean Energy Financing | https://greenbank.ny.gov/?gad_source=1&gad_campaig... | |
| NYSERDA | Residentail Energy Assessment | Individuals | https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Residentia... |
| RG&E | Commercial & Industrial Rebates | Comercial and Indutrial custmers | https://www.nyseg.com/web/nyseg/smartenergy/busine... |
| NYSERDA | EmPower + | Individuals | https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/EmPower-Ne... |
| NYSERDA | NYS Clean Heat | Individuals | https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Heat-Pump-... |
| Funding Source | Funding Program | Eligible Applicants | Link |
| NYS Homes and Community Renewal | Weatherization Assistance Program | Individuals | https://hcr.ny.gov/weatherization |
| NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance | HEAP | Individuals | https://otda.ny.gov/programs/heap/ |
| NYSERDA | EmPower + | Individuals | https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/EmPower-Ne... |
| NYSERDA | NYS Clean Heat | Individuals | https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Heat-Pump-... |
| Funding Source | Funding Program | Eligible Applicants | Link |
| NYSDEC (DEC) | Municipal Food Scraps Recycling Grant Program | Municipalities | https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/recycling-composting/organic-materials-management/funding-opportunities-for-organics-management |
| NYSDEC (DEC) | Municipal Landfill Gas Management Projects (MWR&R) | Municipalities | https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/waste-... |
| Recycling Partnership | Polypropylene Recycling Grant | publicly, privately or non-profit owned and operated Material Recovery Facility | https://recyclingpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/The-Recycling-Partnerships-Polypropylene-MRF-Grant-RFP-Final.pdf |
| Waste Management | Waste Management (WM) Charitable Giving | Organizations Corporate partners Individuals | https://www.wm.com/us/en/inside-wm/social-impact/c... |
| US Department of Environmental Protection (EPA) | Solid Waste Infrastructure and Recycling Grants | Municipalities tribes | https://www.epa.gov/infrastructure/solid-waste-infrastructure-recycling-grant-program |
| New York State Department of Envrionemtnal Conservation (DEC) | Municipal Waste Reduction and Recycling Program | Municipalities Tribes | https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/waste-... |
| New York State Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I) | Food Waste Reduction & Diversion Reimbursement Program | Not-for-profit Businesses | https://www.rit.edu/affiliate/nysp2i/collaborations |
| New York State Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I) | Grants for NYS Colleges & Universities | Universities and Colleges | https://www.nysar3.org/page/grant-program-for-ny-colleges-28.html |
| Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) | The Industrial Finance Program (IFP) | Public or private entities | https://www.efc.ny.gov/IFP |
| NYSDEC | Recycling Coordination & Education Projects | Municipalities Local Public Authorities Local Public Benefit Corporations School Districts, Supervisory Districts & Improvement Districts Native American Tribes or Nations | https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/waste-management/grants/recycling-coordination-education-projects |
| NYSDEC | Grants for Municipal Landfill Closure Projects | Municipalities Local Public Authorities Local Public Benefit Corporations School Districts, Supervisory Districts & Improvement Districts Native American Tribes or Nations | https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/waste-... |
| NYSDEC | Grants for Recycling Capital Projects | Municipalities Local Public Authorities Local Public Benefit Corporations School Districts, Supervisory Districts & Improvement Districts Native American Tribes or Nations | https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/waste-management/grants/recycling-capital-projects |
| NYSDEC | Municipal Landfill Gas Management Projects | Municipalities | https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/waste-management/grants/municipal-landfill-gas-management-projects |
| Empire State Development | Business Food Waste Mitigation Grant Program | Municipalities Not-for profit organizations for profit organizations | https://esd.ny.gov/business-food-waste-mitigation-grant-program |
| U.S. Department of Agriculture | Solid Waste Management Grants | Public bodies Nonprofits Federally recognized tribes Academic institutions | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/water-en... |
| Funding Source | Funding Program | Eligible Applicants | Link |
| FTA | National Rural Transit Assistance program | https://www.nationalrtap.org/ | |
| NYSERDA | Charge Ready | Public, private and not-for-profit organizations | https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Charge-Rea... |
| NYSERDA | Electric Schools Buses | Schools | https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Electric-S... |
| Joint Utilities of NY | EV Make-Ready Program Fleet Assessment | Municipalities Businesses | https://jointutilitiesofny.org/ev/make-ready/fleet-assessment?_gl=1*yybthk*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTUxMTcwNDUuMTc1NTA5NjEwMQ..*_ga_K5JJ0TG0J4*czE3NTUwOTYxMDAkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTUwOTYyMzIkajQ0JGwwJGgw*_ga_83QRZ1Q4F2*czE3NTUwOTYxMDAkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTUwOTYyMzIkajQ0JGwwJGgw |
| Joint Utilities of NY | Medium- and Heavy-Duty EV Make-Ready Pilot | https://jointutilitiesofny.org/ev/make-ready/mhd-p... | |
| RG&E, NYSEG | OptimizeEV | Individuals | https://www.rge.com/smartenergy/electricvehicles/e... |
| National Grid | Charge Smart NY | Individuals | https://www.nationalgridus.com/electric-vehicle-hu... |
| NYSERDA | Truck Voucher Incentive Program | Truck Operators | https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Truck-Vouc... |
| NYSERDA | Drive Clean Rebate | Individuals | https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Drive-Clea... |
| NYSERDA | Clean Mobility Program | local governments, transit operators, community-based organizations, and local employers or groups of employers with a total of at least 1,000 employees in the community that they intend to serve. | https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Clean-Mobi... |
| Funding Source | Funding Program | Eligible Applicants | Link |
| NYSERDA | Workforce Training - Building Operations & Maintenance | Building owners and property managers | https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Building-Operations-and-Maintenance-Workforce-Development-Training-Program |
| NYSERDA | Clean Energy Internship Program | Individuals businesses | https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Clean-Ener... |
| NYSERDA | Energy Efficiency and Clean Technology Training | Education institutions and job training programs Businesses unions | https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Energy-Eff... |
| NYSERDA | Climate Justice Fellowship | Eligible businesses, universities, or municaplities | https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Climate-Ju... |
