A New York Natural Heritage Program survey from 2017 to 2021 found that at least 40 percent – and as much as 60 percent of pollinator species native to New York, including bees and butterflies – are at risk of disappearing from the state.
These losses are largely driven by habitat destruction, overuse of pesticides, and climate change.
The New York Community Trust and the Office of the New York State Attorney General have announced 2026 grants from the New York Pollinator Conservation Fund, supporting pollinator conservation efforts in disadvantaged communities across New York State.
The Fund invites proposals for smaller projects ($5,000–$20,000) to be implemented in disadvantaged communities, as identified through the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.
Those interested can view the Request for Proposal (RFP) and submit an application through The Trust’s Grantseeker Portal no later than 5 pm on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
Upcoming Virtual Information Session
The Trust will host a virtual information session on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Participation in this session is not a requirement to respond to the RFP and will not affect grant-making decisions.
Interested grant applicants should direct general questions regarding this RFP to Arturo Garcia-Costas, Program Director, at agarciacostas@thenytrust.org, and contact Chiara Ricisak, Program Associate, at cricisak@thenytrust.org for assistance registering for the March 25th information session.
Direct questions regarding the use of the Grantseeker Portal (completing the cover sheet, uploading the proposal) to Marc Schell, Program Department Manager, at mschell@thenytrust.org.
Read more about pollinators in New York State.
Illustration: A bumble bee on a flower.
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