The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I) is pleased to invite applications from New York State – based community organizations, municipal departments, and other public sector and nonprofit entities to the Community Grants Program.
Donor Name: New York State Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I)
State: New York
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/03/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The goal of the Community Grants Program is to support projects that raise awareness and understanding of pollution prevention practices and lead to implementation at the local level.
Each year, NYSP2I awards funding to support projects that raise awareness and understanding and lead to the implementation of pollution prevention practices and/or behaviors at the local level with the goal of improving the health, environmental quality, and economic vitality of communities in New York State.
Pollution prevention is reducing or eliminating waste at the source by modifying production processes, promoting the use of non-toxic or less-toxic substances, implementing conservation techniques, and re-using materials rather than putting them into the waste stream.
Funding Information
Typical grant awards will range from $10,000 – $20,000 per project. The maximum grant award will be $20,000 per project.
What kind of projects receive funding?
NYSP2I gives preference to projects that:
- utilize partnerships and collaborations with other organizations.
- demonstrate a broad community impact.
- address populations and communities that are affected by or susceptible to environmental harms and risk such as environmental justice (EJ) communities.
- are easy to replicate and use by other organizations.
- demonstrate an ability to obtain funding from additional sources.
Examples of project focus areas:
- reduction of natural resource consumption
- reduction of hazardous chemical use
- food waste reduction
- pollution prevention in NY State priority areas such as greenhouse gas reductions or waste reduction through adoption of circular economy concepts.
Who can apply?
NYSP2I Community Grants are a funding opportunity for community organizations and local government agencies based and operating in New York State.
For more information, visit NYSP2I.
