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Natural Resources Grants

Explore 1,705 grant opportunities for natural resources initiatives

Community Resilience and Flood Risk Reduction Grants
$3,000,000
New York State Department of State (DOS)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 26, 2026

Date Added

Mar 31, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipal governments, state agencies, and nonprofit organizations in New York for projects that improve community resilience and reduce flood risks through various environmental and infrastructure initiatives.

Environment
Nonprofits
Forest Legacy Program
$20,000,000
Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA)
State

Application Deadline

May 22, 2026

Date Added

Mar 31, 2026

This program provides funding to protect and manage important private forestlands in Tennessee that are at risk of being converted to non-forest uses, supporting landowners and organizations committed to sustainable forestry practices.

Natural Resources
Exclusive - see details
Resilient Watersheds Grant
$10,000,000
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 26, 2026

Date Added

Mar 31, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities and eligible organizations in New York State for projects that reduce flooding risks and enhance ecological health.

Environment
Nonprofits
Installation Natural Resource Management Plan Implementation Support to Navy Region Hawaii and Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Oahu, Hawaii
$6,663,438
U.S. Department of Defense (Fort Worth District)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 27, 2026

Date Added

Mar 30, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations in specific CESU regions to assist the Navy in managing and protecting natural resources at military installations in Hawaii, focusing on environmental compliance and conservation efforts.

Natural Resources
Exclusive - see details
Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) Mine Waste Cooperative Agreements FY2026
$356,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Geological Survey)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 4, 2026

Date Added

Mar 30, 2026

This funding opportunity provides state geological surveys with financial support to map and analyze mine waste for critical mineral resources, enhancing environmental remediation and mineral supply chain security.

Natural Resources
State governments
Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the North Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit
$499,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Geological Survey)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 28, 2026

Date Added

Mar 30, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research on avian influenza in wild bird populations, specifically targeting partners affiliated with the North Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
South Fork Focus Zone Irrigated Acreage Retirement Program
$6,000,000
Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 30, 2026

This program provides financial support to eligible landowners in the South Fork Focus Zone of the Republican River Basin for retiring irrigated acreage to improve water management and comply with multistate agreements.

Natural Resources
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Accelerating Wood Fiber Utilization through Business and Project Development Assistance
$1,000,000
The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities
Private

Application Deadline

May 22, 2026

Date Added

Mar 30, 2026

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to develop innovative solutions for utilizing underused wood fiber, supporting rural economies and forest health.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Adaptation Planning Grant Program
Contact for amount
California Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 30, 2026

This program provides financial support to local, regional, and tribal governments in California to help them plan for and respond to the impacts of climate change, focusing on building resilience and addressing community needs.

Environment
City or township governments
Regional Resilience Planning and Implementation Grant Program
$3,000,000
California Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 30, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for collaborative projects that enhance climate resilience in California, particularly benefiting disadvantaged communities and California Native American tribes.

Environment
Private institutions of higher education
Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Piedmont-South Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit
$499,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Geological Survey)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 28, 2026

Date Added

Mar 30, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research organizations within the Piedmont-South Atlantic Coast region to study the dynamics of avian influenza in wild bird populations, focusing on disease impacts and early warning systems.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
902 Recycling Program Development and Implementation Grant
$200,000
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State

Application Deadline

May 22, 2026

Date Added

Mar 26, 2026

This grant provides financial assistance to Pennsylvania municipalities and counties to develop and implement effective recycling programs that improve local recycling efforts and infrastructure.

Environment
County governments
Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit
$180,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Geological Survey)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 25, 2026

Date Added

Mar 26, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research partnerships focused on assessing and managing polar bear populations in the Beaufort Sea regions, combining scientific and Indigenous knowledge to ensure sustainable subsistence harvests.

Science and Technology
Exclusive - see details
Unleashing Tribal Energy Development
$7,500,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Golden Field Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 24, 2026

Date Added

Mar 26, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Tribal communities and organizations for developing energy infrastructure projects that enhance energy sovereignty and economic growth.

Energy
Native American tribal organizations
Sustainable Landscapes Cost Share Program
$2,000
City of Lincoln
Local

Application Deadline

Apr 24, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to Lincoln property owners for implementing sustainable landscaping projects that reduce stormwater runoff and improve water quality.

Environment
Individuals
Orphan or Abandoned Well Plugging Grant Program
$1,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to municipalities, nonprofits, and other organizations in Pennsylvania for the cleanup and sealing of orphaned or abandoned oil and gas wells to protect public health and the environment.

Environment
City or township governments
Greenways, Trails and Recreation Grant Program
$250,000
Pennsylvania Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA)
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2026

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofits, and educational institutions in Pennsylvania for projects that enhance public parks, trails, and recreational spaces, promoting environmental conservation and community well-being.

Environment
City or township governments
Study of PFAS in Michigan Agricultural Systems
$400,000
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for researchers at Michigan institutions to study the impact of PFAS contamination in agricultural systems and develop effective management strategies.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
The Educational Component of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program
$180,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Geological Survey)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 26, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2026

This grant provides financial support for U.S. college and university faculty to mentor graduate and upper-level undergraduate students in geologic mapping projects that enhance the nation's geological knowledge and data resources.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Watershed Restoration and Protection Program
$300,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2026

This program provides financial support to municipalities, non-profits, and educational institutions in Pennsylvania for projects that restore waterways and reduce pollution from agricultural and urban runoff.

Environment
City or township governments

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