
Everything You Need to Know About MS4 Mapping Grants
The MS4 Mapping Grant Program In December of 2024, 38 projects across New York State were awarded funding, ranging from a maximum of $75,000 for a single entity to a maximum of $400,000 for a consortium, through the Non-Agricultural Nonpoint Source Planning and...

Apply for Grant Funding Through Two EFC Programs!
The New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) aims to assist communities and encourage the implementation of critical water quality infrastructure projects by providing access to low-cost capital, grants, and expert technical assistance. Grant programs...

2025 Manufacturing Grants: Round 1 Applications Due March 11, 2025
Attention New York manufacturers: FuzeHub’s 2025 Manufacturing Grants are now open! As part of the Jeff Lawrence Innovation Fund, these grants can help to foster partnerships between not-for-profit organizations and small- to medium-sized manufacturers, driving growth...

DEC Releases Guidelines for Algal Bloom Prevention Funding
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has released draft guidelines for public review and comment to implement funding under the Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022 (Bond Act). These guidelines aim to...

Grant Funding Available for Air Pollution Reduction
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has declared the availability of funding for grants to reduce air pollution. The grants are overall worth $3 million. The funding will be dedicated to air pollution mitigation programs specifically...

EPA Announces Final National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: Improvements (LCRI)
On October 7, 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) signed the long-awaited final National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: Improvements (LCRI). With these improvements, the EPA is strengthening their commitment to...

Additional $500K Available Through ‘Regenerate NY’ Forestry Cost Share Grant Program
Overview In early 2024, New York State announced an action plan to plant 25 million trees by 2033 in an effort to protect natural water bodies and safeguard clean water. The state’s ‘Regenerate NY’ Forestry Cost Share Grant Program provides funding to support this “25...

Celebrating $1M Towards Cleaner Water in New Paltz, New York
Walden is taking a moment to congratulate and celebrate the accomplishments of our client, the Town of New Paltz, in making significant progress towards a goal of cleaner water for the community. Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) Grant Program The WQIP...

NY Consolidated Funding Application Highlights: DOS and OPRHP Programs
Round XIV of New York State’s Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) is currently open, and applications are being accepted until Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 4 p.m. Earlier this week we highlighted three grant programs being offered by the New York State Department of...

NY Consolidated Funding Application Highlights: DEC Programs
The deadline to submit grant applications through New York State’s Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) is July 31, 2024 at 4 p.m. Read Walden’s recent announcement about the opening of the CFA for more information about the funding and the award process in general....