Opportunity
New York State Contract Reporter #DEC01-EJCIG-2026
Grants for Environmental Justice Projects in New York State (EJ Community Impact Grant Program Round 13)
Posted
April 16, 2026
Respond By
July 01, 2026
Identifier
DEC01-EJCIG-2026
NAICS
813312, 813211, 924120
This opportunity invites small community-based organizations to apply for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's EJ Community Impact Grant Program Round 13. - Government Buyer: - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) - Division of Fiscal Management, Executive Environmental Justice Office - Funding Details: - Approximately $7,000,000 available in total - Individual grant awards range from $50,000 to $200,000 - Projects must benefit Disadvantaged Communities (DACs) and Potential Environmental Justice Areas (PEJAs) across New York State - Products/Services Requested: - Implementation of community-driven environmental justice projects - Projects may include education, resource provision, and other initiatives as proposed by applicants - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Only small community-based organizations are eligible - Applicants must register and apply through the NYS SFS Grants Management System - Each bidder may receive only one award per round, with a maximum of three proposals reviewed per bidder - No MWBE or SDVOB participation goals - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a grant program for community projects, not a procurement of goods or services.
Description
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is offering grants to support projects benefiting Disadvantaged Communities (DACs) and Potential Environmental Justice Areas (PEJAs) across New York State. This grant aims to assist small community-based organizations in implementing projects that provide resources and education to their communities. Approximately $7 million is available, with individual awards ranging from $50,000 to $200,000. Projects must be completed within a 3-year contract term from November 1, 2026, to October 31, 2029, and bids must be submitted through the NYS SFS Grants Management System by July 1, 2026.