Purpose of Grant:  This grant offers incentives to public, private and not-for-profit organizations that install Level 2 EV charging stations at workplaces, multi-unit dwellings (MUD’s) or public facilities that are owned and operated by municipal or state government entities.

Project Period:  Pre-install: 180 days prior to installation; Post-install:  90 days after installation

Application Deadline:  Rolling  until funds are depleted.

Project Description:  NYSERDA provides incentives on a per-port basis at varying amounts, based on location type and whether or not is it located within a Disadvantaged Community (DAC):

• $4,000 per charging port installed at a public facility (must be located within a DAC)
• $2,000 per charging port installed at a workplace or multi-unit dwelling location.

An additional incentive of $500 per port may be awarded for eligible charging equipment installed at a workplace or MUD location if located within a DAC.  Charging stations installed in assigned parking spaces reserved for the exclusive use of an individual driver or reserved for fleet vehicles will only be eligible for $1,000 per port.

• Bonus Incentive Program: The Charge Ready NY 2.0 program will also offer bonus incentives to equipment owners at workplace and MUD locations who complete additional actions to promote EV adoption in their own fleets or with their employees/tenants. Workplace and MUD locations are eligible for bonus incentives of varying amounts depending on workplace/MUD size.  Incentives will be paid upon completion of the installation of charging equipment and the provision of appropriate documentation.

Eligible Applicants:  Public facility located within a Disadvantaged Community

 Funding:  up to $4,000 per charging port

 Request for Proposal

Purpose of Grant:  The Workforce Development Training Grant program provides funding for SUNY community colleges to operate workforce development/job training programs to address training needs for businesses and organizations in local communities.

Project Period:  varies

Application Deadline:  Rolling basis

Project Description:  All proposals should include training that is customized to the employer’s needs.

Three types of workforce training are eligible for funding:

• Individual projects: Projects focus on training for a single employer in a particular training area or areas.
• Consortium projects: Projects focus on a type of training that serves multiple employers or where multiple colleges work together as a regional consortium to train for employers in a specific area.
• Demonstration projects: Projects develop and implement new and innovative courses, programs or curriculum in conjunction with an employer(s).

The employer must contribute at least 25 percent of the total project cost in matching funds and at least 10 percent must be in the form of cash. The remaining 15 percent may be comprised of in-kind commitments.

 Eligible Applicants:  All 30 SUNY community colleges are eligible to apply.

Funding:  A college may apply for a minimum of $500 per project. Multiple project proposals may be submitted. The maximum to be awarded per project is up to:

• $50,000 for individual project grants,
• $75,000 for consortium projects,
• $100,000 for demonstration projects.

Guidelines

Purpose of Grant:  The Community Foundation for South Central New York welcomes proposals of $5,000 and under for program, small capital purchases, or capacity building
projects.

Project Period:  2-years from the award date.  Inquiries must be received 2 weeks prior to the deadline.

Application Due Date: Applications will be considered 6 times a year and are due by the fourth Monday of January, March, May, July, September, and November. 

Project Description:  Applicants must tie their request to the Community Foundation’s Need Assessment located on the website: www.donorswhocare.org.

Eligible Applicants:   Any 501(c)(3) where a grant will benefit significantly (but not necessarily exclusively) residents of the Foundation’s service area: Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego and/or Tioga counties. 

Funding:  $250- $5,000

Guidelines

Purpose of Grant:  The purpose of this grant is to support brainstorming, researching, and professional development for organizations working collaboratively to develop new ideas and program strategies. These grants aim to:

• Support emerging and established partnerships between different groups on a shared project that may develop into public-facing activities.
• Infuse program design with humanities themes and methodologies from the start.
• Encourage experimentation in program design.
• Build community input into program design.

Project Period: The grant period typically begins the month after funds are awarded, and concludes 30 days after the project ends.

Application Due Date: Vision Grants are accepted on a rolling basis (monthly). Applications must be submitted at least two months before the planning process begins.

Project Description:  Humanities NY applications must:

1. Incorporate humanities themes/tools as an essential component of the project.
2. Involve diverse project teams with at least one individual with humanities expertise. Humanities expertise respects individuals with advanced degrees, local history experts, and culture bearers. Projects that explore Native American communities or cultures should involve those communities, whenever possible.
3. Be designed to engage New Yorkers who do not need prior knowledge to participate. · In-person activities must be held in ADA compliant venues, whenever possible. · Virtual activities and/or content must be marketed to public audiences. o Be complete, submitted online, and according to the deadlines.

Eligible Applicants: Any tax-exempt organization (non-profit, municipality, or tribal government) that is based in and serves New York State may apply. HNY does not fund individuals.

Funding: $500 to $1,500; 1:1 match is required.

Guidelines