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Round 8 closed July 31, 2025. Grants typically open May-July annually. Round 9 not yet announced as of March 2026.
New York State Climate Smart Communities (CSC) Grant Program is sponsored by New York Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). New York State Climate Smart Communities (CSC) Grant Program is a grant from the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) providing funding to municipalities undertaking climate action and resilience projects.
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Run End ******************* --> NYS Climate Smart Communities Program - CDRPC NYS Climate Smart Communities Program | The Climate Smart Communities (CSC) Certification program provides local governments with a robust framework to guide their climate action and recognizes high-performing communities for their leadership. Participation is free and voluntary.
At no cost to local governments, CDRPC can help guide the development of successful local climate action initiatives across the Capital Region. CSC Certification Support The New York State Climate Smart Communities (CSC) Certification program serves as a roadmap for climate action.
CDRPC can provide the following assistance to local governments with this program: Outreach and support for climate action engagement, capacity building, education, and training; Facilitate local climate mitigation planning and climate adaptation and resilience planning; Support the implementation of local climate action and projects; Convene climate and transportation listening sessions; and Provide CSC certification support.
What is a Climate Action Plan? A climate action plan (CAP) , or mitigation plan, lays out strategies that mitigate climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The first step in pursuing a CAP is completing a greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory .
A GHG Inventory summarizes the emissions from the consumption of energy and materials in either government facilities or a community. Using a GHG Inventory as the foundation, the CAP defines GHG reduction targets and outlines a framework for achieving reduction goals.
As part of the EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grants and the NYSERDA-funded CSC Regional Coordinators Pilot Program, CDRPC and its consultant, Climate Action Associates, developed a 2022 and 2010 Regional Community GHG Inventory . This inventory computes direct and indirect emissions and apportions them to all 126 cities, towns, villages, and counties within the Capital Region. The dashboard for the data can be found here.
For a detailed summary on CAPs and GHG Inventories, please explore the links to these CSC Priority actions below: Government Operations GHG Inventory Government Operations Climate Action Plan Community Climate Action Plan Climate Smart Communities Grants Each year, the DEC announces the opening of the Climate Smart Communities Grants from May – July.
These grants, which are 50% match, are available for implementation and certification projects. CDRPC’s sustainability team can provide free technical support to help communities apply for and administer these grants.
Check out this webinar, hosted on June 9, 2023, about the grants: Climate Smart Communities Grants Webinar, June 9, 2023 CDRPC provides no-cost assistance to local governments and communities in developing both a GHG Inventory and Climate Action Plan. In addition, we provide no-cost assistance with certification support. Interested in the Climate Smart Communities program or climate action planning?
Connect with one of CDRPC’s coordinators below to get started! Haley Balcanoff ( haley. balcanoff@cdrpc.
org ): Albany, Greene and Columbia Counties Josh Dranoff ( josh. dranoff@cdrpc. org ): Warren, Washington, Saratoga, and Rensselaer Counties Nathalie Berger ( nathalie.
berger@cdrpc. org ): Schenectady, Rensselaer, Columbia, and Saratoga Counties Short Term Rentals (STRs) Most Concentrated in Saratoga County Historic Resurgence in Capital Region Multifamily Housing
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Cities, towns, villages, and counties of New York State. Must own property or obtain climate change mitigation easement. Projects must include climate adaptation focus. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
This listing does not include a published deadline, but it is an annual program. Check the official notice for the current cycle's exact dates.
New York State Climate Smart Communities (CSC) Grant Program is funded by New York Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in New York. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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