Green Resiliency Grants

aerial view of shoreline construction of green infrastructure at the Ralph Wilson Park in Buffalo

Grants to Flood Prone Communities

Funding for green infrastructure projects that combat the effects of climate change
Overview
Details and How to Apply

This is a competitive grant program designed to support flood-prone communities in implementing transformative green infrastructure projects that combat the effects of climate change. Green infrastructure projects provide benefits such as:

Safer, more resilient communities: Mitigating flooding to better protect our homes and businesses.

Cleaner water and air: Reducing and treating stormwater at the source.

Cooler cities: Reducing urban heat island effect creates a more comfortable environment.

Thriving ecosystems: Restoring habitats helps us bring nature back to communities.

Vibrant communities: Beautification attracts investment and revitalizes neighborhoods.

How to Apply: The application period is currently closed. To learn about future grant rounds, sign up for emails from EFC or contact our Community Assistance Teams.

Eligibility: Projects must have a minimum total project cost of $1 million and be capable of capturing, treating or reducing a minimum of 100,000 cubic feet of stormwater runoff annually.

Awarded Projects
Recipient Resources

Learn what's needed to enter a grant agreement. 

Grant Recipients

Governor Hochul announced $60 million to 13 transformative projects in the inaugural round of the program in October 2024.