Community Greening Initiative - Request for Applications

The New York Power Authority ("NYPA") is issuing a Request for Application (“RFA”) to announce the availability of funding through the NYPA Environmental Justice Community Greening Initiative. This initiative aims to support the community greening projects that promote healthy environments in disadvantaged communities with a nexus to NYPA's operations and across New York State. NYPA is inviting qualified NYS based providers (such as not-for-profit organizations, Indigenous Nations and Tribal organizations, municipalities and state entities) to submit proposals for projects that align with this vision. Further details on qualifications/requirements can be found in the RFA documents located on NYPA’s website (www.nypa.gov/procurement). Virtual Session - Septrmber 14, 2026 10:00 am (see link in RFA document) Questions due no later than - September 18, 2026. Applications/Submissions are due October 16, 2026 by 5PM EDT. Submission is by email only. See the RFA document for full submission requirements. SUBMISSIONS MUST BE SENT VIA EMAIL TO [email protected] Diversity Goals: MWBE 30% and SDVOB 6% Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: none Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) SDVOB Goal: 6.00% Minority / Women Business Enterprise contracting goals (MWBE) Total MWBE Goals: 30.00%