The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is pleased to announce funding for projects that will implement state assistance funding through the Environmental Justice Community Impact Grant program to not-for-profit corporation (NFP) community-based organizations for projects that address exposure of communities to multiple environmental harms and risks (“projects”).

Applications must be submitted through the NYS Grants Gateway (https://grantsgateway.ny.gov). Paper applications will NOT be accepted. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their applications prior to the application deadline. Late applications will not be accepted. For more information about Grants Gateway, please visit the Grants Management website (https://grantsmanagement.ny.gov/) or contact the Grants Gateway Team at: grantsgateway@its.ny.gov . The Grants Gateway help desk can be reached at (518) 474-5595.

Grant application information is also available on the Department’s website at www.dec.ny.gov /lands/5091.html.