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New York grants for nonprofits & individuals
Open federal and state grants New York organizations and individuals can apply for — with who qualifies, how much, the deadline, and exactly what each one requires.
State-specific New York grant programs are being added; federal opportunities below are open to New York applicants.
Which federal programs actually fund New York
Competitively awarded federal grant dollars that went to New York recipients in FY2025 — project grants and cooperative agreements only. Formula and block funding (Medicaid, highways) is excluded because it is allocated to state government, not won by applicants.
| Program | Assistance listing | Awarded in New York |
|---|---|---|
| 1332 State Innovation Waivers | 93.423 | $12.0B |
| Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail | 20.326 | $2.4B |
| Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters) | 97.036 | $1.2B |
| Head Start | 93.600 | $843.4M |
| Federal Transit Capital Investment Grants | 20.500 | $701.0M |
| Clean Ports Program | 66.051 | $454.6M |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance | 93.243 | $429.3M |
| Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research | 93.855 | $388.3M |
Who won competitive federal grants in New York
The largest New York recipients of competitive federal grant awards in FY2025. Useful for two things: seeing who your likely co-applicants and partners are, and seeing which programs have a track record of paying out in this state.
| Recipient | Awarded |
|---|---|
| NYS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | $12.1B |
| GATEWAY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION | $1.6B |
| METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY | $1.5B |
| NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY SERVICES | $1.4B |
| THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK | $703.7M |
| PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK & NEW JERSEY | $675.7M |
| ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI | $508.5M |
| NEW YORK UNIVERSITY | $448.4M |
Open federal grants for New York applicants
A sample of the 2,226 federal opportunities open now — each links to a full breakdown of eligibility, required documents, and deadlines. Listed first: the 12 whose program has a record of awarding money in New York.
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