Grant opportunity: The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute (Sponsored by the Department of Environmental Conservation and the Golisano Institute for Sustainability at the Rochester Institute of Technology) is now accepting proposals for its Community Grants Program. This program funds projects that raise awareness about pollution prevention and lead to the implementation of local pollution prevention practices.

Eligibility: Eligible applicants include New York State nonprofit community organizations and local government agencies.

Grant Amount and Grant Period: The maximum awarded is $20,000 with a one-year grant period.

Grant Deadline: April 18th, 2025

For more information: For more information or to apply, click here. Any questions can also be directed to Ambika Walker, NYSP2I’s program manager, Outreach and Education, at apwgis@rit.edu or 585-475-2399.

Brockport Research Institute is a NYS certified woman-owned business enterprise that provides grant-writing, evaluation, project management, and professional learning services. If you or your organization are interested in this grant and want to know how Brockport Research Institute can help, please reach out to us at grants@brockportresearchinstitute.com or 1585-431-3416. Brockport Research Institute is not affiliated with this grant program, the New York State Pollution Prevention Institute, the Department of Environmental Conservation, or the Golisano Institute for Sustainability.