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South Carolina Parks and Recreation Development Fund
Contact for amount
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
State

Application Deadline

Dec 10, 2025

Date Added

Nov 2, 2023

This program provides funding to local governments and special purpose districts in South Carolina for permanent improvements to public parks and recreational facilities, requiring community and legislative support.

Recreation
City or township governments
Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Development)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to rural communities and tribal governments to address urgent water supply emergencies and improve water infrastructure.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
City or township governments
Economically Distressed Areas Program 
$100,000,000
Texas Water Development Board
State
Rolling

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
Urban Tree Program
$5,000
Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Nov 13, 2025

This program provides funding to community organizations in urban areas for tree planting projects that restore tree canopy lost due to transportation construction, with a focus on environmental justice and urban heat mitigation.

Environment
Nonprofits
Climbing Conservation Grant
Contact for amount
Access Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This program provides financial support to local organizations, climbers, and agencies working to protect and improve climbing areas across the United States.

Environment
Individuals
Commuter Assistance Program
Contact for amount
Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This program provides funding to local and state governments, transportation organizations, and similar entities to promote the use of transit, carpools, and vanpools, ultimately reducing traffic congestion and air pollution in Virginia.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Residential Sharps Collection Program
$35,000
Illinois Environmental Protection
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 24, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to local governments in Illinois for the collection, storage, and disposal of used sharps from residents, helping to ensure safe and responsible waste management.

Environment
Special district governments
Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (Parent K23 Independent Clinical Trial Required)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 12, 2027

Date Added

Apr 10, 2024

This grant provides funding for clinicians to conduct independent clinical trials and develop their research skills through mentorship, focusing on patient-oriented studies that directly involve human subjects.

Education
State governments
Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program (GOSP)
Contact for amount
Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GDNR) Coastal Resources Divsion
State

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Jun 17, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, state agencies, and nonprofit organizations in Georgia for projects that protect and enhance natural resources, parks, and outdoor recreation areas.

Natural Resources
State governments
Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Assistance Program: Helping Systems and Tribes Access BIL Funding in Region 6
$100,000
Southwest Environmental Finance Center
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides funding to small, publicly owned water and wastewater systems in Oklahoma to improve their infrastructure and ensure long-term sustainability.

Environment
State governments
Partners in Conservation
$10,000
Teton Conservation District (TCD)
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

Date Added

Jan 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation projects in Teton County, Wyoming, aimed at improving land, water, wildlife, and community sustainability through various initiatives.

Environment
Nonprofits
The Helene Recovery Recycling Infrastructure (HRRI) Grant
$5,000,000
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service
State

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to local governments in western North Carolina to improve waste management systems and recycling infrastructure in communities affected by Hurricane Helene.

Environment
County governments
Recreational Trails Program
$50,000
Vermont Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Vermont municipalities, nonprofits, and government entities for the development, restoration, and maintenance of public recreational trails, including projects for both motorized and non-motorized activities.

Recreation
State governments
Maritime Infrastructure Program  
Contact for amount
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to local governments in Texas for developing and improving port-related infrastructure and transportation projects.

Transportation
City or township governments
Large PWS Lead Service Line Inventory Grant
$60,000
New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES), Drinking Water and Groundwater Bureau
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

May 12, 2024

This grant provides financial support to large community water systems in New Hampshire for conducting lead service line inventories and developing replacement plans to ensure safe drinking water.

Environment
Special district governments
Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (Parent K23 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 12, 2027

Date Added

Apr 10, 2024

This grant provides funding to support clinicians in developing their research careers focused on patient-oriented studies, allowing them to gain skills and experience while working closely with human subjects.

Education
State governments
Northern Great Plains Program
$1,500,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 25, 2026

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This grant provides funding for conservation projects that restore and protect grasslands and wildlife in the Northern Great Plains, with a focus on supporting tribal communities and enhancing biodiversity.

Environment
Nonprofits
Climate Adaptation and Resiliency
$20,000,000
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This funding opportunity is designed to support local conservation projects that enhance ecosystem resilience to climate change, promote carbon sequestration, and provide additional environmental and social benefits.

Environment
State governments
Berkshire Environmental Endowment Fund
Contact for amount
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 15, 2026

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This fund provides financial support for projects that improve water quality and protect the environment in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, targeting nonprofit organizations, public agencies, schools, and community groups.

Environment
Nonprofits
Noxious Weed Program Annual Grants
$50,000
Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, conservation districts, non-profit organizations, and private entities in Colorado for the eradication and management of harmful noxious weeds.

Environment
County governments