Grants in New York: 14+ Funding Opportunities

Organizations in New York can access federal grants open to all states, New York-specific state agency funding, regional foundation awards, and corporate giving programs. GrantAQ tracks every active grant available to New York nonprofits, schools, municipalities, and small businesses — and uses AI to match your organization to the funding you actually qualify for.

14+

Grants Available

$200.7M

Total Funding Tracked

$40.1M

Average Award

NY

State

Top Funding Categories in New York

Community Fdns ExpandedNYC povertyNYC areaLong IslandBrooklyn

Active Grants in New York

New York Community Trust
foundation

New York Community Trust

The New York Community Trust is one of the oldest and largest community foundations in the United States, providing grants to nonprofit organizations addressing critical needs in the New York metropolitan area. They support initiatives in education, health, human services, arts, and community development.

Up to $200.0MRolling deadline
Robin Hood Foundation
state

Robin Hood Foundation

NYC poverty

Up to $500KRolling deadline
NY Community Trust
state

NY Community Trust

NYC area

Up to $100KRolling deadline
Long Island Community Foundation
state

Long Island Community Foundation

Long Island

Up to $50KRolling deadline
Brooklyn Community Foundation
state

Brooklyn Community Foundation

Brooklyn

Up to $50KRolling deadline
Community Foundation of Greater Buffalo
foundation

Community Foundation of Greater Buffalo

Buffalo area

Amount variesRolling deadline
R&D, SBIR support
state

NYSTAR

Innovation

Amount variesRolling deadline
NYSTAR SBIR match: up to $200K Ph I, $200K Ph II
state

NYSTAR SBIR match: up to $200K Ph I, $200K Ph II

NYSTAR provides matching grants up to $200,000 for Phase I and $200,000 for Phase II SBIR awards to New York companies. This program offers substantial state funding to complement federal SBIR grants and accelerate technology commercialization.

Amount variesRolling deadline
NY
foundation

NY

New York state and local funding opportunities supporting various community development, social services, and nonprofit initiatives. These programs address diverse needs across New York communities including health, education, and economic development.

Amount variesRolling deadline
Grants
state

NY Humanities

Humanities

Amount variesRolling deadline
Rochester Area Community Foundation
foundation

Rochester Area Community Foundation

Rochester area

Amount variesRolling deadline
Central New York Community Foundation
foundation

Central New York Community Foundation

Syracuse area

Amount variesRolling deadline
Excelsior Jobs, START-UP NY
state

Empire State Development

Business

Amount variesRolling deadline
Operating, project
state

NYSCA

Arts

Amount variesRolling deadline

Frequently Asked Questions: New York Grants

What types of grants are available in New York?

New York organizations can access federal grants (open to all states), New York-specific state agency grants, regional foundation grants, and local community foundation awards. Federal programs represent the largest pool; state agency grants often have shorter application cycles and local preference.

Do I need to be incorporated in New York to apply for state grants?

For most New York state agency grants, yes — organizations must be registered to do business in New York and often must demonstrate primary service delivery within the state. Federal grants are open regardless of incorporation state, provided your program serves eligible populations.

How do I find New York state grant opportunities?

New York state agency grants are published through the state grants portal, individual agency websites (health department, arts commission, housing finance agency, etc.), and GrantAQ's aggregated database. GrantAQ pulls all active state grants alongside federal and foundation opportunities so you see everything in one place.

What is the deadline cycle for New York grants?

New York state grant deadlines vary widely by agency. Many education and health grants align with the state fiscal year (often July 1). Community development grants may have spring deadlines. Federal grants follow agency-specific cycles. GrantAQ tracks all deadlines and sends alerts before they close.

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