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Solid Waste Management Grants
$4,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Development)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, public bodies, academic institutions, and Native American Tribes to deliver technical assistance and training for improving solid waste management and reducing environmental pollution in rural communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Wastewater/Stormwater Loans and Drinking Water Loans
Contact for amount
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides low-interest loans to local governments and entities in Illinois for improving wastewater, stormwater, and drinking water infrastructure to enhance public health and environmental quality.

Environment
City or township governments
Dam Removal Design and Implementation Block Grant
$1,250,000
Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Oct 24, 2025

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the design and removal of dams in Vermont, aimed at improving water quality and enhancing public access to waterways.

Environment
Nonprofits
Proposition 1 Watershed Restoration Grant Program
$87,500,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2024

This funding opportunity supports projects that improve water quality and restore ecosystems across California, targeting local governments, non-profits, and other organizations involved in watershed management and environmental conservation.

Environment
Nonprofits
2025 Wildfire & Forest Resilience Directed Grant Program
$10,000,000
Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports public agencies, nonprofits, and tribal entities in California's Sierra-Cascade Region to implement wildfire prevention and forest resilience projects that benefit vulnerable communities.

Natural Resources
State governments
Water and Waste Facility Loans and Grants to Alleviate Health Risks for Colonias
Contact for amount
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 along the U.S.-Mexico border to improve access to safe drinking water and waste disposal services, addressing serious health risks in historically underserved areas.

Infrastructure
State governments
Open Space and Watershed Land Acquisition Grant Program
Contact for amount
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
State

Application Deadline

Nov 3, 2025

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to municipalities, nonprofit land conservation organizations, and water companies in Connecticut for acquiring land designated as open space or vital for water supply.

Environment
City or township governments
FY 2024 2026 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), National Marine Fisheries Service
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 30, 2024

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects and research aimed at sustainable fisheries management, protected species recovery, and marine ecosystem enhancement, targeting a wide range of applicants including educational institutions, nonprofits, and government entities.

Environment
State governments
Targeted Grants for the Study of PFAS in Agricultural Systems
$99,999
Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

Date Added

Oct 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research projects that help Maine farmers address and manage the impacts of PFAS contamination on their agricultural operations.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Food Waste Reduction Grant
$60,000
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 24, 2025

Date Added

Sep 16, 2024

This grant provides funding to local governments, non-profits, and businesses in North Carolina to develop programs that reduce food waste through food donation and organics recycling initiatives.

Environment
Nonprofits
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Engineering Report Grants
$37,500
Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MoDNR)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to small public water systems in Missouri for developing engineering reports that assess and improve their drinking water infrastructure.

Environment
City or township governments
Community Solar Energy Sovereignty Grant Program
$1,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Jun 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community-based organizations and public entities in Illinois to develop and plan community solar projects that benefit low-income households and historically disadvantaged communities.

Energy
Nonprofits
DOE Industrial Training & Assessment Centers (ITAC) Implementation Grants
$300,000
U.S. Department of Energy
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This program provides funding to small and medium-sized manufacturing companies and water/wastewater treatment facilities to implement energy efficiency improvements and reduce emissions, while also creating job opportunities in disadvantaged communities.

Energy
Small businesses
Arctic Research Opportunities
$50,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S.-based researchers to study the Arctic's environment and communities, with a focus on collaboration with Indigenous peoples and advancing understanding of Arctic change and its global impacts.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Benchmarking Microbial and Chemical Contamination in Source Water Using Hyperspectral Microscopy
$250,000
The Water Research Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 22, 2025

Date Added

Oct 6, 2025

This grant provides funding for research organizations, universities, and other entities to develop advanced imaging technologies for detecting harmful microbes and chemicals in various water sources.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Keep Maryland Beautiful Grant Program-Tree Planting on Agricultural Lands
$50,000
Maryland Environmental Trust (Chesapeake Bay Trust)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2025

Date Added

Sep 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofits, land trusts, and community organizations in Maryland for projects that promote tree planting on agricultural lands and enhance local environmental stewardship.

Environment
Nonprofits
Southern Plains Grassland Grant Program 2026
$400,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 13, 2025

Date Added

Sep 13, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, ranchers, and community-led groups in the Southern Great Plains to restore grassland habitats and support sustainable ranching practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
F25AS00283 2025 State and Interstate Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plan Grant Program
$150,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. states, territories, and eligible Indian tribes for implementing approved plans to prevent and manage invasive aquatic species.

Environment
State governments
Charge Where You Are
$100,000
Washington State Department of Ecology
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Jul 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for businesses, nonprofits, and local governments in Washington to install Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations, particularly in areas where vehicles are parked for short durations, to improve air quality and promote clean transportation.

Environment
State governments
Enhancement and Management of Established Biomedical Data Repositories and Knowledgebases (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 25, 2026

Date Added

Aug 30, 2023

This funding opportunity supports established biomedical data repositories and knowledgebases to enhance their operations and community engagement, ensuring they remain vital resources for researchers in the biomedical field.

Education
State governments