Con Edison Awards $15 Million In Grants To Local Nonprofits Advancing Climate Resilience, Clean Energy Careers, And Environmental Justice Initiatives For New Yorkers

Con Edison is awarding $15 million in philanthropic grants to support community-based nonprofit organizations across New York City and Westchester County to help ensure all New Yorkers benefit from a more sustainable energy grid.

The grants, funded by investors, range in size from $25,000 to $150,000 and are projected to:

• Train 1,800 individuals in clean energy careers
• Help preserve 1,900 acres of green space
• Advance community-led climate adaptation and cooling strategies for thousands of residents

In addition, the Consolidated Edison Foundation is awarding 10 grants totaling $1.1 million to support energy affordability in New York City and Westchester County. The largest Foundation grant is to Habitat for Humanity for $750,000 to expand access to affordable, energy-efficient housing through Habitat’s Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). The CDFI lends to existing affordable housing buildings as well as developers, to support preserving and greening existing affordable co-ops across the region and developing new sustainable housing.

"Con Edison is committed to supporting and partnering with these community organizations working every day to improve the quality of life for people in the neighborhoods we serve," said Jen Hensley, senior vice president, Corporate Affairs of Con Edison. "These grants, funded by our investors, highlight the impact of local action in driving climate solutions and creating equitable opportunities for all New Yorkers."

“Con Edison has long been a trusted partner in our mission to build a more equitable and sustainable New York. Their deep commitment to energy efficiency and environmental stewardship has helped ensure that working families not only have access to affordable housing—but to homes that are healthy, resilient, and future-ready,” said Sabrina Lippman, CEO, Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County. “We are profoundly grateful for this transformational investment, from the Consolidated Edison Foundation, which will fuel our work over the next three years to build and preserve sustainable homes, expand our capacity through the Habitat NYC Community Fund, and unlock critical public funding for greening upgrades in affordable co-ops. Together, we are not just building homes—we are building greener, more resilient communities for generations to come.” Con Edison’s philanthropic grants have funded programs that provide training for clean energy and technology careers to more than 1,500 New Yorkers and more than 4,000 youth have engaged in green economy career exploration.

Con Edison supports initiatives focused on educating and mitigating the impact of extreme weather and improving resiliency, clean energy workforce development, and environmental justice. This reflects Con Edison’s commitment to building resilient communities and empowering disadvantaged populations. The company received more than 300 grant submissions for its 2025 cycle.

Clean Energy and Technology Careers
The Doe Fund – Ready, Willing & Able HVAC Career Track
This organization combines transitional work, housing, and career training to prepare adults experiencing homelessness for green jobs in building decarbonization. It offers intensive four-week training cohorts with EPA 608 and OSHA 30 certifications, achieving an 85 percent completion rate and reducing homelessness, addiction, and criminal recidivism by more than 50 percent.

"We're proud to partner with Con Edison to deliver transformational opportunities to the New Yorkers we serve,” said Irene Branche, senior vice president of External Affairs, of the Doe Fund. “Thanks to their support, our nine-month HVAC skills training will prepare 40 Ready, Willing & Able participants for careers in sustainable building operations and maintenance. We're grateful to Con Edison, Solar One, and the New York State Energy Research & Development Authority for helping us provide a pathway from homelessness to good jobs in a fast-growing field."

Social Justice and Community Resilience
Groundwork Hudson Valley (GWHV) – Climate Safe Neighborhoods Initiative
GWHV mobilizes residents in Southwest Yonkers to co-design and install creative shade structures, advancing climate resilience, equity, and community leadership while supporting the city’s Climate Action Plan. Now in year two of this three-year grant, 38 climate-justice trained residents are helping to plan and select neighborhood sites for the shade structures.

“Throwing Shade on Extreme Heat shows what’s possible when Yonkers residents lead the way in tackling climate challenges,” said Oded Holzinger, Executive Director of Groundwork Hudson Valley. “By combining community voices with creative design, we are building solutions that bring relief, resilience, and equity to neighborhoods most affected by extreme heat.”

“The results of this fruitful partnership resonate in Throwing Shade on Extreme Heat: Designing Shade Structures for Yonkers, on view at the Hudson River Museum through February 15, 2026,” said Masha Turchinsky, Director and CEO, Hudson River Museum. “This interactive exhibition provides data on the impact of extreme heat in urban areas, fosters real community engagement, and features innovative designs for shade structures designed specifically for Yonkers.”

GOLES and the Baruch Bathhouse Redevelopment
This organization leads community-driven planning and engagement to reclaim the Baruch Baths, an abandoned historic site and make it a safe, climate resilient, and equitable-use greenspace park for the Lower East Side neighborhood.

“This social justice grant supports a community-driven vision of resilience through the redevelopment of New York City’s oldest bathhouse,” said Damaris Reyes, Executive Director of Good Old Lower East Side. “After 50+ years this historic building represents a vital opportunity to restore community space through meaningful community engagement. By bringing together local elected officials, the community board, the parks department, and residents, we're working to ensure that any future redevelopment plans reflect the needs and priorities of the neighborhood.”

Adaptation and Mitigation to Extreme Weather
Prospect Park Alliance
The Alliance is revitalizing 130 acres of natural areas, including anti-erosion at Prospect Park Lake with drought-tolerant plantings, and invasive species control to protect against flooding and fires in Brooklyn’s largest park.

"Prospect Park is home to Brooklyn's last remaining upland forest, a true lifeline for New Yorkers in the borough with the least amount of green space per resident, and a haven for our community of people, plants and wildlife," said Prospect Park Alliance President, Morgan Monaco. "Green spaces are our first defense against the growing threat of climate change, and in light of severe weather events like the two-acre fire we experienced in the core of our woodland ravine last year, there has never been a more urgent need to sustain beloved public spaces like Prospect Park. Prospect Park Alliance’s Landscape Management team are the dedicated caretakers of the park’s vital natural areas and we are grateful for our partners at Con Edison for supporting our work to ensure that the park's woodlands and waterways can thrive for generations to come. This funding will be instrumental in our ongoing work to steward our green gem in the heart of Brooklyn."

About Con Edison Philanthropy
Con Edison supports organizations and causes that champion a clean and equitable energy future for all New Yorkers. Through its corporate contributions program, Con Edison, Inc. investors funded hundreds of grants last year to nonprofit organizations that share the company’s vision to combat the effects of extreme weather, community resilience and create green jobs.

About Consolidated Edison Foundation, Inc.
Founded in 2023, the Consolidated Edison Foundation, Inc. is an independent nonprofit foundation. Funded by Con Edison, Inc. investors, the Foundation’s vision is to power a transformation toward greener and cleaner communities, fostering equity and resilience for all.