Green Resiliency Grants and the Green Innovation Grant Program

Green Resiliency Grants help flood-prone communities advance long-term community resilience in implementing transformative stormwater management projects that protect homes, businesses, and public infrastructure. Funding is made available through the Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022.

The Green Innovation Grant Program supports projects across New York State that utilize EPA-designated green stormwater infrastructure design and technologies. Competitive grants are awarded to projects that implement one or more of the following green practices: green stormwater infrastructure, energy efficiency, and water efficiency. Funding is made available through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund.

HOW TO APPLY: The application period closed on June 12. 

Green infrastructure reduces strain on sewer systems by capturing and treating stormwater before it reaches pipes, treatment plants, and waterbodies. Projects may include shoreline naturalization, green roofs, permeable surfaces, and street trees. These investments provide benefits such as:

• Safer, more resilient communities: Managing stormwater to mitigate flooding and better protect our homes and businesses.
• Cleaner water and air: Reducing and treating stormwater at the source.
• Cooler cities: Reducing urban heat island effect to create a more comfortable environment.
• Thriving ecosystems: Restoring habitats to bring nature back to communities.
• Vibrant communities: Encouraging economic development, revitalizing neighborhoods, and enhancing recreational opportunities.