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Visit funder's website →NYC Green Infrastructure Grant Program is sponsored by New York City Department of Environmental Protection. This program offers funding for private property owners in New York City to retrofit their roofs with green roofs, aiming to manage stormwater runoff effectively.
The program provides funding for green infrastructure projects that manage the first inch of rainfall, including blue roofs, rain gardens, green roofs, porous pavement, and rainwater harvesting.
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Green Infrastructure Grant Program - DEP Environmental Protection 311 Search all NYC. gov websites Green Infrastructure Grant Program Grant Program for Private Property Owners We offer green roof retrofit funding for private property owners in New York City. The goal is to incentivize private property owners to retrofit their roofs with green roofs to manage stormwater runoff.
For general information, please visit Green Infrastructure . We accept applications on a rolling basis. Private property owners interested in applying must download and complete the Pre-Application Form and submit it to gigrantprogram@dep.
nyc. gov . Application materials will be provided to potential grantees once a pre-application meeting between the private property owner and DEP is held.
Note: We are no longer accepting applications through the online portal. We will host four workshop webinars in 2026 to explain program eligibility requirements and guide users through the application process: Registration for each workshop opens one month prior to the workshop date. Register here .
If you would like a copy of the materials that will be presented, download the Workshop Presentation . To schedule a pre-application meeting for your specific proposal, or request a workshop for a group of 10 or more people, contact us at gigrantprogram@dep. nyc.
gov . Design Review and Reimbursement Green roof projects will undergo an advanced schematic, 75%, and 100% design review process with a two-week review time for each phase. Funding for green roofs is determined by green roof area (GRA) and soil depth.
The minimum project amount must be $50,000. The schedule below outlines the maximum reimbursement rate for green roof projects. Projects below the minimum criteria, 1.
5″ soil depth and 3,500 SF, are not eligible for grant funding. Reimbursement Rates ($/SF) for Green Roof Projects * The reimbursement rate for SF of planted area over 20,000 SF is calculated using 50% of the rate shown above Infiltration projects will undergo an advanced schematic, 75%, and 100% design review process with a one-month review time for each phase.
If accepted, DEP will provide funding for the design and construction of these projects. All infiltration projects must meet the following criteria: Manage 1″ of rainfall from the contributing impervious surface Be cost-effective and greater than $35,000 Applicants should use this guide to obtain information on program eligibility, design requirements and the application process.
Download the Grantee Guide The Green Infrastructure Grant Program flyer gives a brief overview of the grant program and can be shared with interested participants. Download the Green Infrastructure Grant Program Flyer Property owners can request sewer connection documents through the Permit and Review Information System (PARIS) . For more information, visit Request Water & Sewer Records .
Legal Agreement and Restrictive Covenant Before submitting a grant application, we encourage potential grantees to review the Legal Agreement and Restrictive Covenant that are required to participate. Please email questions to gigrantprogram@dep. nyc.
gov . Download the Grant Funding Agreement Download the Declaration of Restrictive Covenant We have made improvements to our program to make the grant process easier for condominium projects. Improvements include a modified version of the Funding Agreement and a set of provisions that condominiums will incorporate into their existing Condominium Declaration which reflect the requirements of the Declaration of Restrictive Covenant.
Download the 399 Sands Street Project Profile Download the Admiral’s Row Project Profile Download the Corporate Commons Three Project Profile Download the River Crossing Project Profile Funding for properties to install green infrastructure to manage stormwater on site. Use our maps, virtual tours, education modules and more to learn about New York City’s Environment.
Water Conservation and Reuse Program Grants for water efficiency projects to incentivize water savings on private property. A comprehensive, citywide stormwater management policy for new & redevelopment properties in NYC.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Private property owners in combined sewer areas of New York City. Minimum project amount must be $50,000, and projects below 1.5 inch soil depth and 3,500 square feet are not eligible for grant funding. Grantees must sign a covenant requiring twenty years of maintenance. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates More than $50,000 (up to $5 million for private property owners) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Green Infrastructure Grant Program (Green Roof Retrofit Funding) is sponsored by New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP). This program offers green roof retrofit funding for private property owners in New York City to incentivize retrofitting roofs with green roofs to manage stormwater runoff. Funding is determined by green roof area and soil depth, with a minimum project amount of $50,000.
Water Conservation and Reuse Grant Pilot Program is sponsored by New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP). This program provides commercial, industrial, and multi-family residential property owners with incentives to install fixture retrofits and other water efficiency technologies, such as on-site water reuse systems, totaling $50,000 or more on a single private property. Eligible items for reimbursement include documented equipment costs, materials and supplies, and third-party costs for facility water use surveys and associated design services. Applications are accepted at any time and may be processed on a first-come, first-serve basis, pending funding availability.