Achelis and Bodman Support for New York Programs
Grants from the Achelis and Bodman Foundation help New York 501(c)(3) nonprofits in New York City and northern New Jersey fund programs in arts and culture, education, employment, health, public policy, and youth and families. Organizations with sustainability or environmental conservation components that fit these program areas may be eligible to apply.
The Achelis and Bodman Foundation
Altman Foundation Grants for New York Health
New York 501(c)(3) organizations expanding out-of-hospital or safety-net health care for underserved residents can access funding through Altman Foundation, primarily within the five boroughs. Grants may support direct services, internal capacity building, or systems-change efforts that address health disparities, social determinants of health, and related community needs that intersect with sustainability goals.
Altman Foundation
Infrastructure and Workforce Grants for Appalachia from ARC
State and local agencies, local governing boards, nonprofits, tribes, and higher education institutions in eligible Appalachian counties of New York can seek funding for critical infrastructure and workforce or business development projects. The Appalachian Regional Commission supports projects like water and wastewater systems, transportation, broadband, entrepreneurship, worker training, and related community capacity building through this Area Development program.
Appalachian Regional Commission
Harris and Frances Block Foundation Support for Sustainability
With a mission to advance community-based environmental and food justice, Harris and Frances Block Foundation provides New York nonprofits with funding for environmental education, environmental justice, and food and farm initiatives. Small grassroots 501(c)(3) organizations or groups with a fiscal sponsor in New York City can request up to US $35,000 for just and sustainable community projects.
Harris and Frances Block Foundation
New York Community Trust Support for Health Equity
Nonprofit public charities in New York City that improve health, behavioral health, and independence for older adults and people with disabilities can seek funding to advance policy change, build capacity, or expand direct services. Focused on equitable care and healthier environments, The New York Community Trust invites sustainability-minded organizations to propose systemic, multi-agency solutions.
The New York Community Trust
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
New York Yankees Foundation Grants for New York Community Services
New York 501(c)(3) organizations providing community services, including educational, recreational, or social programs, can request contributions to support residents in the NYC area. Local sustainability and environmental groups may be eligible if their work benefits surrounding communities. Funding comes through the New York Yankees Foundation’s Community Relations Department; requests are due at least six weeks in advance.
New York Yankees Foundation Inc
New York Environmental Justice Funding via Sills Family Foundation
Nonprofit organizations working on environmental justice and pollution impacts on children in New York can access funding through the Sills Family Foundation; awards US $10,000 - US $25,000 for one-year grants. Programs may include reducing toxic exposures in low-income communities and supporting families facing obstacles from poverty, racism, and other marginalization.
Sills Family Foundation
Rockefeller Brothers Fund Support for Sustainability
Nonprofit and charitable projects promoting climate-focused sustainable development can seek support for high-leverage policy and clean energy efforts in New York and across the U.S. With a mission to advance ecologically sound, socially just development, Rockefeller Brothers Fund provides grants for building a green economy and advancing effective climate policies, with some work also in Central America, China, and the Western Balkans.
The Rockefeller Brothers Fund
US $20,000 - US $1,000,000
New York Community Development Funding via Goldman Sachs Bank
Applications due Jul 25, 2026
New York 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on community development in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods can seek US $20,000 - US $1,000,000 for affordable housing, essential services, small business growth, and neighborhood revitalization. Focused on strengthening communities, Goldman Sachs Bank USA invites organizations in eligible New York City counties to apply; sustainability-related community projects may be competitive.
Goldman Sachs Bank USA
Maternal Health Funding for Nonprofits from Elevance
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
New York and U.S. community-based nonprofit organizations improving maternal and infant health outcomes can apply for Elevance Health Foundation’s Maternal and Child Health Grant to support programs across the pregnancy journey. New York sustainability-focused groups that also address health disparities and social determinants of health may be eligible if their work reduces preterm birth, severe maternal morbidity, or related inequities.
Elevance Health Foundation
Investors Foundation Community Grants in New York
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
New York 501(c)(3) public charities working on arts, education, health and human services, youth, affordable housing, or related community programs can apply for funding from Investors Foundation. The foundation supports fiscally stable, civic-minded initiatives, including efforts tied to climate and other sustainability goals, serving communities in New York City and Long Island.
Investors Foundation
Impact Litigation Funding for Justice Organizations via Impact Fund
Full proposal due Aug 6, 2026
Legal services nonprofits, solo practitioners, and small law firms pursuing impact litigation for economic, environmental, racial, or social justice can apply for recoverable grants of US $10,000 - US $50,000. The Impact Fund supports U.S. cases, including New York environmental justice and sustainability-related litigation, covering out-of-pocket expenses like expert fees and discovery costs.
The Impact Fund
McGowan Charitable Fund Poverty-Relief Grants in New York
Full proposal due Aug 11, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in select New York counties offering education, human services, or healthcare programs can seek program or operating support to address poverty and stabilize vulnerable families. With a mission to impact lives today, William G. McGowan Charitable Fund provides funding for initiatives like out-of-school learning, housing stability, food security, and primary or mental healthcare in Monroe, Yates, Steuben, and Ontario counties.
William G. McGowan Charitable Fund
New York Environmental Funding via Venable Foundation
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in New York City’s five boroughs working on environmental conservation, human services, education, health, arts, or related community programs can apply for Venable Foundation grants; awards are approximately US $10,000 for projects or general operations. Sustainability-focused nonprofits serving economically disadvantaged residents may be especially competitive.
Venable Foundation Inc
Impact 100 NYC Innovation Grants in New York
Letter of inquiry due Oct 30, 2026
Mid-sized 501(c)(3) public charities serving New York City residents can seek $100,000 for innovative projects or programs that target underserved populations or promote social change. Focused on high-impact, transformative work, Impact 100 NYC invites nonprofits with at least a $500,000 budget to propose initiatives with total budgets of $100,000 or more.
Impact 100 NYC
Joseph Robert Foundation Sustainability Grants in New York
Letter of inquiry due Oct 30, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in New York focused on sustainability, environmental conservation, animal welfare, or visual arts can apply for Joseph Robert Foundation grants up to US $10,000. Funding supports general operations or specific programs and projects, with priority for smaller organizations and an initial letter of interest required.
Joseph Robert Foundation
PSEG Foundation Sustainability Grants in New York
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
New York 501(c)(3) nonprofits hosting community events or programs for sustainability, environmental stewardship, or public safety can access funding through PSEG Foundation, with awards up to US $10,000. Eligible projects must benefit communities in Albany, Kings, Nassau, Queens, Suffolk, or other listed counties where PSEG does business.
PSEG Foundation
Capacity-Building Grants for NYC Nonprofits via Booth Ferris Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Nov 15, 2026
Large 501(c)(3) nonprofits in New York City seeking short-term capacity-building support for community equity and nonprofit sector infrastructure can apply for grants from the Booth Ferris Foundation. Focused on strengthening NYC, the foundation invites organizations working on community development, social services, and nonprofit growth to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and impact.
Booth Ferris Foundation
Health Projects Funding from New York Health Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Nov 20, 2026
Nonprofit and for-profit organizations improving health for historically marginalized New Yorkers can apply for the New York Health Foundation’s Special Projects Fund, awarding US $50,000 - US $200,000 for innovative health and public health projects in New York. Sustainability-focused initiatives that address pressing community health needs and offer scalable, systemic change may be competitive.
New York State Health Foundation
Elevance Health Foundation Grants for New York Behavioral Health
Applications due Jan 31, 2027
New York 501(c)(3) nonprofits running behavioral health or substance use disorder programs can seek funding to expand treatment, prevention, and social connection efforts. Focused on mental health and addiction, Elevance Health Foundation invites proposals for scalable national initiatives or local projects that increase treatment access, support early intervention, and reduce loneliness among affected individuals.
Elevance Health Foundation
Environmental Education Funding from John Ben Snow Memorial Trust
Letter of inquiry due Feb 1, 2027
Environmental and sustainability-focused 501(c)(3) organizations in New York can seek US $5,000 - US $20,000 for educational programs, conservation efforts, and public awareness on environmental issues. Focused on education, John Ben Snow Memorial Trust invites nonprofits working on environmental conservation, water management, and related youth or community initiatives to submit a letter of inquiry before applying.
John Ben Snow Memorial Trust
Schumann Foundation Grants for New York Sustainability
Applications due Feb 28, 2027
Schumann Foundation provides New York environmental conservation groups and other 501(c)(3) organizations with project-focused funding for environmental sustainability, land and habitat conservation, and animal welfare, especially ornithology. U.S.-based nonprofits, particularly in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, may be eligible for support of innovative efforts that might not proceed without this backing.
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New York Sustainability Funding via Scherman Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Apr 17, 2027
501(c)(3) nonprofits and fiscally sponsored groups in New York working on environmental and climate justice can access funding for grassroots organizing, movement-building, and policy advocacy. Grants from Scherman Foundation help sustainability-focused organizations, especially BIPOC-led groups, advance renewable energy, green jobs, mass transit equity, and climate resilience in New York City, New York State, and select NJ and PA communities.
Scherman Foundation Inc.
Elevance Health Foundation Support for Nutrition
Applications due Jun 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations running Food as Medicine programs that improve diet-related health outcomes and food access can apply for funding, including those in New York. Focused on nutrition and food security, Elevance Health Foundation invites scalable, culturally relevant interventions that support whole-person health and demonstrate measurable, long-term impact.
Elevance Health Foundation
Capacity Building Funding from National Alliance
Applications due Jul 13, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing direct services to grieving children and youth can apply for the National Alliance for Children's Grief Grief Reach Cycle 2 capacity-building grants, awarding US $15,000 for one year. Organizations in New York may be eligible for projects in organizational development, planning, or strategic relationships and collaborations.
National Alliance for Children's Grief (NACG)
New York Community Programs Funding via DeCamp Foundation
Applications due Jul 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in New York City working in community health, foster care, or workforce development can seek capacity-building, project, and capital support through the Ira W. DeCamp Foundation. Groups whose sustainability efforts intersect with health access, vulnerable youth, or job readiness in the metropolitan area may be eligible.
Ira W. DeCamp Foundation