The NYS Funding Finder Tool indicated the following invasive species-related funding opportunities:

• Park and Trail Partnership Grants – Parks & Trails New York – Supports the work of non-profit organizations, often called Friends groups, that help maintain, improve, and promote New York’s public lands. Due July 25, 2026

• Aquatic Invasive Species Interjurisdictional Grants to the Great Lakes States and Tribes – Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative – Opportunity Listing – F26AS00085 Aquatic Invasive Species Interjurisdictional Grants to the Great Lakes States and Tribes – Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative – Supports implementation of interjurisdictional projects that cut across state and tribal Great Lakes Interstate Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plans. Due December 31, 2026

• Dept of State Local Waterfront Revitalization Program – 2026-2027 Environmental Protection Fund Local Waterfront Revitalization Program | Department of State– Supports waterfront revitalization plan development and implementation in eligible communities. Due July 31, 2026

• DEC Water Quality Improvement Project Program – Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) Program – NYSDEC. Supports projects that directly improve water quality or habitat, promote flood risk reduction, restoration, and enhanced flood and climate resiliency, or protect a drinking water source. Due July 31, 2026

• The Environmental Protection Fund Grant Program for Parks, Preservation and Heritage (EPF)- Environmental Protection Fund – NYS Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation – Matching grant program for the acquisition, planning and development, and improvement of parks, historic properties, and heritage areas located within the physical boundaries of the State of New York. Due July 31, 2026