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Closing the Opportunity Gap
Contact for amount
Vermont Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofits and community initiatives in Vermont that aim to improve economic equity, education, health, and community leadership to help close the opportunity gap.

Education
Nonprofits
FY26 Guidelines for Brownfield Multipurpose (MP) Grants
$1,000,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 28, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to local governments, nonprofits, and tribes for assessing and cleaning up contaminated properties to revitalize communities and promote economic development.

Environment
City or township governments
Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Subgrant Program
$75,000
Environmental Justice for New England
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small community organizations and Tribal entities in New England to tackle environmental and public health issues in disadvantaged communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Community Forestry Assistance Grant
$60,000
New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2024

This funding opportunity supports urban and community forestry projects aimed at increasing tree canopy in disadvantaged communities, available to public colleges, universities, and tribal entities in New Mexico.

Natural Resources
County governments
York and Lancaster Counties Habitat Improvement Grant
$75,000
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
State

Application Deadline

Feb 20, 2026

Date Added

Dec 10, 2025

This program provides funding for environmental restoration projects in York and Lancaster Counties, Pennsylvania, targeting habitat improvement and sediment reduction efforts by eligible government agencies, conservation districts, and qualified nonprofits.

Environment
Nonprofits
NIH Research Software Engineer (RSE) Award (R50 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
$200,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 12, 2027

Date Added

Jul 18, 2024

This funding opportunity supports full-time research software engineers at academic institutions who are working on NIH-funded projects, enabling them to develop and maintain essential software tools for biomedical and health research.

Education
State governments
Doree Taylor Charitable Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Doree Taylor Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Maine that address basic human needs, promote humane animal care, expand healthcare access for underserved populations, and support public media initiatives.

Health
Nonprofits
Plant Biotic Interactions
$300,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (U.S. National Science Foundation)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2020

This funding opportunity supports researchers at U.S. institutions studying the interactions between plants and various organisms, aiming to improve plant health and agricultural productivity.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Clean Vessel Act Grant
Contact for amount
Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 28, 2023

This program provides funding to states for the construction and maintenance of facilities that help recreational boaters dispose of sewage safely and effectively.

Environment
City or township governments
Driving a Cleaner Illinois VW Electric Trucks Program
$1,000,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 4, 2024

This program provides funding for projects that electrify mobile sources to improve air quality and reduce emissions in Illinois.

Environment
State governments
Marine Geology and Geophysics
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This program provides funding for researchers to explore and understand geological and geophysical processes in marine environments, including ocean basins and the Great Lakes, with a focus on advancing scientific knowledge rather than applied outcomes.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Trail Maintenance Program (Non-Motorized Projects Only)
$100,000
Arizona State Parks and Trails
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2024

This program provides funding for organizations and communities to maintain and improve non-motorized trails, ensuring they remain safe and accessible for activities like hiking, biking, and horseback riding.

Environment
Nonprofits
Biological Nutrient Removal Program
Contact for amount
Maryland Department of the Environment
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2024

This program provides funding to publicly owned wastewater treatment plants to upgrade their systems for better nitrogen removal, improving water quality in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

Environment
County governments
Drinking Water Planning Grants
$20,000
Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides financial support to small, publicly owned water systems in Nebraska serving fewer than 10,000 people to develop engineering reports that assess and improve their water infrastructure and compliance with regulations.

Environment
City or township governments
RESTORE Act Direct Component - Non-Construction Activities
$120,153,261
U.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2026

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This grant provides funding to state and county governments in the Gulf Coast region for non-construction activities that restore natural resources, promote tourism, and support economic growth following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

Natural Resources
State governments
Upstate Community Grants Program
$1,000
South Carolina Native Plant Society (Upstate Chapter)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations, community groups, and schools in Upstate South Carolina for projects that protect and educate about native plants and ecosystems.

Environment
Nonprofits
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Grant Program
$20,000
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This grant provides financial support to U.S. non-profit organizations focused on enhancing community life through arts, education, and public service programs, particularly those with limited funding.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Tulpehocken and Quittapahilla Watershed Grant
$99,999
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 19, 2025

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to government agencies and nonprofit organizations to improve aquatic habitats and recreational access in the Tulpehocken and Quittapahilla Creek watersheds in Pennsylvania.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
ATV/UTV Trail Aids
$500,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments, tribes, and federal agencies in Wisconsin for the development, maintenance, and rehabilitation of ATV and UTV trails to promote safe and sustainable off-road recreation.

Environment
City or township governments
Carbon Reduction Program (Minnesota)
$110,000,000
Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 9, 2026

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This program provides funding to Minnesota cities and counties for projects that reduce carbon emissions from transportation, promoting sustainability and public health.

Environment
City or township governments