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Grants for Individuals - Environment

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FY 2024 2026 - Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Announcement Type: Initial
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This grant provides funding for innovative research, education, and outreach projects that promote ocean exploration and enhance environmental literacy, particularly in diverse and hybrid learning environments.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Community Organizing Grants - Braiding New Worlds
$3,000
Peace Development Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Nov 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports youth-led community organizing groups in the U.S., Mexico, and Haiti that focus on social justice issues like economic justice, housing, and climate change, empowering young people to take on leadership roles in their communities.

Youth
Nonprofits
Student Grant Program
$1,500
Neotropical Grassland Conservancy
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 12, 2025

This program provides financial support to Latin American graduate students for field research projects focused on conserving grasslands in the American tropics.

Environment
Individuals
FY26 Residential and Commercial Energy Storage Grant Program
$150,000
Maryland Energy Administration (MEA)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2026

Date Added

Aug 6, 2025

This program provides financial incentives for residential and commercial property owners in Maryland to install battery energy storage systems, enhancing energy resilience and supporting the transition to clean energy.

Energy
Individuals
Larger Research Grants
$100,000
Centre for Economic Policy Research
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2026

Date Added

Dec 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research projects focused on economic development and structural transformation in low-income countries, providing up to ยฃ100,000 for data collection, research assistance, and related expenses.

International Development
Individuals
The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund
$25,000
The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Nov 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support for conservation projects focused on threatened species worldwide, prioritizing efforts that protect animals, plants, and fungi in their natural habitats.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Sustaining Prairies Fund
$1,000
Grassland Heritage Foundation (GHF)
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support to schools, churches, and community organizations in northeastern Kansas to maintain and enhance existing native prairie gardens, promoting ecological sustainability and educational engagement with prairie ecosystems.

Environment
Individuals
South Carolina Disaster Relief Block Grant for Helene
$38,000,000
South Carolina Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to South Carolina farmers and forest landowners who suffered losses from Hurricane Helene, specifically targeting damages not covered by other federal programs or insurance.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Individuals
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
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
FY26 Maryland Solar Access Program
$7,500
Maryland Energy Administration (MEA)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2026

Date Added

Aug 6, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to eligible Maryland residents with low to moderate incomes for the installation of new solar energy systems at their primary homes.

Energy
Individuals
PADI Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
PADI Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Nov 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research and educational projects that enhance understanding and stewardship of aquatic ecosystems, improve sport diving safety, and address climate change impacts on marine environments.

Environment
Individuals
Science for Nature and People Partnership (SNAPP) Request for Proposals
$1,000,000
Science for Nature and People Partnership
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 6, 2026

Date Added

Nov 20, 2025

This grant provides funding for interdisciplinary teams of scientists, policymakers, and practitioners to develop practical solutions for nature conservation and human well-being challenges.

Environment
Individuals
Microsystems Technology Office (MTO) Office-wide
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (DARPA - Microsystems Technology Office )
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 2, 2026

Date Added

May 10, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed for research institutions and innovators to develop groundbreaking microsystems technologies that enhance national security and have potential commercial applications.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
The Fish and Wildlife Resources Fund Grant Program
Contact for amount
Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 23, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that protect and restore fish and wildlife resources affected by water management activities in Colorado.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Freight Switcher Locomotive Grant
$1,400,000
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
State

Application Deadline

Oct 22, 2025

Date Added

Jul 26, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to various organizations and government entities in Minnesota for upgrading or replacing older freight switcher locomotives with cleaner, more efficient engines to improve air quality and public health.

Environment
City or township governments
Environmental Leadership Initiative Fellowship
$60,000
Liberty Hill Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This fellowship provides financial support and professional development for leaders in California who are dedicated to advancing Environmental Justice in their communities.

Environment
County governments
2024 Innovation Grant
$16,000
Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO)
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 2, 2024

Date Added

Jul 2, 2024

The 2024 Environmental Stewardship Pillar - Innovation Grant aims to support innovative projects that address environmental challenges in Appalachian Ohio. The grant focuses on enhancing community engagement across energy, economics, environment, and health sectors, promoting the circular economy, and expanding local organizations' capacity to access larger funding pools. Projects should involve schools, nonprofits, businesses, and other community groups in sustainable initiatives that drive forward-thinking solutions for cleaner air, water, green energy adoption, and diesel emission reduction. At least $16,000 is available for awards. Eligible applicants include public and nonprofit organizations, as well as individuals or groups working with a fiscal sponsor. Applications must be submitted online by August 2, 2024, and additional required documents must be emailed to [email protected] by the same deadline. Grant decisions will be announced no later than September 30, 2024. For inquiries, applicants may contact Kelly Morman at [email protected] or call 740-753-1111.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority Grant Program
$2,000,000
Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority (KNEDA)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Oct 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations and businesses in Kentucky that are working on innovative nuclear energy projects, with a focus on job creation, workforce training, and community engagement in underserved areas.

Energy
Nonprofits
2025 Department of Pesticide Regulation Alliance Grants Program
$400,000
Department of Pesticide Regulation
State

Application Deadline

Nov 21, 2024

Date Added

Aug 2, 2024

This funding opportunity supports projects that promote sustainable pest management practices to protect human health and the environment, particularly in underserved communities and agricultural areas near schools.

Agriculture
Small businesses