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The New York Community Trust Environmental and Climate-Related Issues Grants is sponsored by The New York Community Trust. The New York Community Trust is seeking proposals for projects that address environmental and climate-related issues in Downstate New York. Focus areas include sustainable food systems, climate-resilient housing, and renewable energy-driven community development.
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To mitigate climate change, make communities more resilient to climate change, protect public health from the hazards of toxic chemicals and pollutants, and preserve biological diversity. **Promote more environmentally sustainable, resilient, and just communities that mitigate climate change by:** * Promoting energy efficiency and alternative sources of energy for buildings.
* Shifting to electric or low-emission vehicles and greater use of mass transit. * Promoting a smarter, more resilient grid and distributed (on-site) generation. * Reducing emissions from existing fossil fuel-powered facilities and extraction activities.
* Establishing regional programs, performance standards, and regulations that help reduce emissions. **Make communities, especially the most disadvantaged, more resilient to a changing climate by:** * Creating infrastructure that reduces stormwater runoff and absorbs storm surges. * Protecting shoreline communities by conserving or enhancing natural barriers.
* Encouraging more sustainable building design and land use through policy reforms. * Better planning and preparation for weather-related emergencies, especially for low-income and other vulnerable residents. **Protect public health from the hazards of toxic pollutants by:** * Supporting targeted scientific research that can be used to develop policy.
* Promoting safer chemical and heavy metal policies and practices, especially for infants, children, and other vulnerable people. * Eliminating toxic chemicals from products through market campaigns focused on retailers and manufacturers. * Enhancing protections for low-income communities near polluting facilities.
* Minimizing the hazards of new and expanded fossil fuel extraction on nearby communities.
**Preserve biological diversity through habitat conservation by:** * Establishing, enhancing, and monitoring wildlife migration corridors; and * Supporting functional connectivity between fragmented habitat that enables species to move and live safely We encourage initiatives that cut across these program areas, especially those focused on smart growth, sustainable agriculture and regional food systems, and sustainable production.
With the exception of those focused on New York State, all projects must benefit more than one U.S. state or territory to be considered.
Each year, we make only two or three international grants to U.S. organizations that are building the capacity of government, academic institutions, private sector entities, and nonprofits to: * Improve environmental health; and * Reduce greenhouse gases around the world _**Note: Starting in 2026, we have changed how we operate our national and international environment program.
**_ **Our national environment program issued a Request for Proposalswhich will accept proposals through April 27, 2026, for projects working in the United States (including its territories). ** **For our international environment program, proposals are by invitation only. ** **Read the background paper that informed this grantmaking strategy here.
** Our program directors host regular information sessions for new applicants. Register today! ## Curious about what else we fund?
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations working on environmental and climate-related issues in Downstate New York (Long Island, NYC, and the Lower Hudson Valley). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $300,000 over two years. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The New York Community Trust Environmental and Climate-Related Issues Grants is funded by The New York Community Trust. 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.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.
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