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Notice of Intent to issue Critical Minerals and Materials Accelerator Notice of Funding Opportunity
$50,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Golden Field Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 13, 2025

Date Added

Aug 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative projects that develop and pilot new technologies for processing critical minerals and materials essential for U.S. energy and industrial competitiveness.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Notice of Intent to Issue Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA): Mines and Metals Capacity Expansion Piloting By-Product Critical Minerals and Materials Recovery at Domestic Industrial Facilities
$50,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (National Energy Technology Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Date Added

Aug 14, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support domestic industrial facilities in recovering critical minerals and materials from byproducts, enhancing the U.S. supply chain and reducing reliance on foreign sources.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Bluff Wetland 60% Design
$300,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Reclamation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 17, 2025

Date Added

Aug 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-federal organizations for advancing the design of a wetland project aimed at improving habitat for endangered fish species in the San Juan River Basin.

Environment
State governments
Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Great Rivers Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)
$50,000
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 9, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for research institutions affiliated with the Great Rivers Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit to assess water availability and nitrate movement in the Illinois River Basin.

Science and Technology
Exclusive - see details
2025-2026 Forest Restoration & Wildfire Risk Mitigation Grant Program
$7,040,000
Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 9, 2025

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to community groups and local governments in Colorado to reduce wildfire risks and promote forest health through various restoration and mitigation projects.

Natural Resources
County governments
MPPEP Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Business-Cooperative Service )
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to seafood processors for expanding their capacity to process invasive wild-caught catfish, supporting rural economic development and environmental sustainability.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Rubberized Pavement Grant Program
$750,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 11, 2025

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This program provides funding to California local governments, tribal entities, and certain state agencies for projects that use recycled tire materials in roadways, bikeways, and park access, promoting environmental sustainability and waste tire diversion.

Environment
City or township governments
Livestock Operator Fire and Flood Assistance Program 2026-1
$250,000
Arizona Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Sep 26, 2025

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Arizona livestock operators whose infrastructure has been damaged by wildfires or related flooding, helping them cover up to 50% of reconstruction costs.

Agriculture
Exclusive - see details
FY2025 Golden Mussel Prevention and Control in the Western United States
$500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 17, 2025

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for various organizations to implement prevention and control measures against the invasive golden mussel in Western U.S. waters, focusing on ecological protection and public awareness.

Environment
State governments
Promote Transparency by Enhancing Citizens Access to Information on Public Revenues.
$400,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Mauritania)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 8, 2025

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative projects in Mauritania that enhance public access to information on government revenues, aiming to improve fiscal transparency and accountability in sectors like natural gas, mining, and fisheries.

International Development
Nonprofits
Renewable Resource Program
$40,000
Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Sep 26, 2025

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local government entities in Montana for planning projects that conserve and manage renewable resources, helping them prepare high-quality grant applications for related initiatives.

Environment
City or township governments
Bob Skiera Memorial Fund Building Bridges Initiative and John P. White Grant Program
$30,000
Tree Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2025

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This grant provides funding for research projects that promote collaboration between urban forestry professionals and other disciplines to highlight the benefits of trees and urban forests.

Environment
Nonprofits
Tree and Soil Research Fund Grant Program
$10,000
Tree Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2025

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This grant provides funding for researchers and institutions to explore innovative practices in urban forestry and soil management, focusing on enhancing tree health and sustainability in urban landscapes.

Environment
Nonprofits
Midsize and Large Drinking Water System Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Program
$2,375,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 6, 2025

Date Added

Aug 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public water systems serving populations of 10,000 or more, helping them improve their resilience against natural disasters, extreme weather, and cybersecurity threats.

Environment
Special district governments
Building Resilience in Agriculture
$150,000
National Geographic Society (NGS)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

Date Added

Aug 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports experienced project leaders in developing innovative, science-based agricultural practices that enhance resilience against climate change while improving soil health, biodiversity, and local livelihoods.

Agriculture
Individuals
Walama Restoration Project
$20,000
U.S. Department of Defense (USACE Portland District)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 19, 2025

Date Added

Aug 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and school districts for ecological restoration projects and educational initiatives aimed at enhancing native landscapes and wildlife habitats in the Willamette Valley.

Natural Resources
County governments
Oil and Gas Research Program Grant
$25,000,000
North Dakota Industrial Commission
State

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2025

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support for innovative projects that enhance oil recovery methods in North Dakota, particularly targeting collaborations between oil operators, service companies, and research institutions.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Agricultural Development Projects in North Carolina
$500,000
North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
State

Application Deadline

Dec 22, 2025

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit conservation organizations and county governments in North Carolina to assist farmers with projects that enhance agricultural production, sustainability, and economic development.

Agriculture
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
Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory Permafrost Tunnel Research Facility Wetland Restoration using Engineering with Nature Solutions
$66,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Alaska District)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 3, 2025

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This grant provides funding for organizations and individuals to restore wetlands and protect permafrost near Fort Wainwright, Alaska, using nature-based engineering solutions.

Natural Resources
State governments

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