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$4,000,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to various organizations and groups in Illinois for projects aimed at reducing water pollution from nonpoint sources, such as agricultural runoff and urban stormwater.

Natural Resources
Individuals
IL Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP)
$3,000,000
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and eligible organizations for small-scale transportation projects that improve alternative transportation options, preserve cultural resources, and enhance community quality of life in Illinois.

Transportation
City or township governments
Rural Water Assistance Fund Program 
Contact for amount
Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This funding initiative provides low-cost financial assistance to small rural utilities in Texas for essential water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

Environment
City or township governments
Clean Water SRF 
$1,000,000
Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides low-cost financial assistance to public and private entities in Texas for the planning, construction, and improvement of wastewater and stormwater infrastructure projects that enhance water quality.

Environment
City or township governments
Drinking Water SRF 
$1,000,000
Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides low-cost financial assistance to public and private community water systems in Texas for improving water infrastructure and quality.

Environment
Nonprofits
State Water Implementation Fund 
Contact for amount
Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 3, 2026

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides low-interest loans to local governments and nonprofit water supply corporations in Texas for projects that enhance water supply and conservation as outlined in the state's water plan.

Environment
City or township governments
Civic Science Media Collaborations Program
$15,000
Montclair State University
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2025

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborations between scientists, media organizations, and local communities in the U.S. to create accessible content on important scientific topics like climate change and public health.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Water Supply Reserve Fund Grants
Contact for amount
Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2025

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Colorado water users, including municipalities and nonprofits, to tackle critical water supply challenges through various projects like planning, construction, and infrastructure maintenance.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Urban Act Grant Program
Contact for amount
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities and organizations for projects that enhance community development, transportation, housing, and public services in economically distressed areas of Connecticut.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Transportation Alternatives Program
Contact for amount
Georgia Department of Transportation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and eligible organizations in Georgia for projects that improve community transportation options, such as bike paths, pedestrian facilities, and streetscape enhancements.

Transportation
Native American tribal organizations
Nebraska Environmental Trust (NET)
Contact for amount
Nebraska Environmental Trust (NET)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 2, 2025

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This grant provides funding for individuals, nonprofits, and organizations to undertake projects that protect and restore Nebraska's natural environment through various initiatives like habitat conservation, water protection, and waste management improvements.

Environment
Nonprofits
Economically Distressed Areas Program 
$100,000,000
Texas Water Development Board
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Texas cities, counties, and water districts for water and wastewater projects in economically distressed residential areas lacking adequate services.

Environment
City or township governments
Microgrids for Community Resilience Program
$2,500,000
Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides financial support to rural and high-risk communities in Colorado for planning and building microgrids that enhance resilience against electric grid disruptions, prioritizing projects that utilize non-fossil fuel sources and serve essential community institutions.

Energy
City or township governments
Growing Greener Plus Grant
$500,000
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This grant provides funding for projects that improve and protect Pennsylvania's water resources, focusing on watershed restoration, stormwater management, and addressing abandoned mine drainage, particularly in underserved communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Fund
$15,000
Park City Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This grant provides unrestricted funding to nonprofit organizations serving the greater Park City area, supporting a wide range of community needs such as arts, education, health, and environmental conservation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Chi–Cal Rivers Fund
Contact for amount
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal governments, and educational institutions in the Chicago and Calumet region to implement conservation projects that improve waterways, enhance natural habitats, and engage communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Good Grants Program
Contact for amount
Pike County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in Pike County, Indiana, for projects that enhance community well-being in areas such as arts, education, health, and youth development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Mille Lacs Area Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Mille Lacs Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

Date Added

Jun 11, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and community groups in the Mille Lacs Lake Watershed area to support projects that promote environmental stewardship, community beautification, and economic vitality.

Environment
Nonprofits
FY25 Bureau of Land Management Cultural and Paleontological Resource Management- Bureau wide
$30,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that preserve and enhance access to cultural and paleontological resources on public lands, targeting state and local governments, educational institutions, tribal organizations, and nonprofit groups.

Environment
State governments
FY25 Bureau of Land Management Youth Conservation Corps- Bureau wide
$210,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 11, 2025

Date Added

Jun 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation projects that provide employment and training for young adults and veterans, helping them gain experience in environmental stewardship and resource management on public lands.

Natural Resources
State governments