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Leopold Conservation Award - Mississippi
$10,000
Sand County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This award recognizes and rewards Mississippi landowners who implement outstanding conservation practices to enhance soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat on their agricultural or forest lands.

Environment
Individuals
Marine Geology and Geophysics
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This program provides funding for researchers studying the geological and geophysical aspects of oceans and large lakes, focusing on processes like underwater volcanism, sediment dynamics, and marine hazards.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
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
Open Ocean Research Grant Program
$20,000
Global Fishing Watch (GFW)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports researchers and small teams working on innovative projects that utilize Global Fishing Watch data to improve ocean conservation and fisheries management worldwide.

Environment
Individuals
2026 Climate Smart Agriculture Program
$150,000
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This program provides funding to Massachusetts agricultural operations to enhance climate resilience, improve sustainability, and boost food safety and energy efficiency through various eligible projects.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Management, Species, Nuisance Wildlife Management (RAM Number: FXSBA53256122) and Management, Species, Black and Brown Bear Study, (RAM Number: FXSBA53256120), Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska
$190,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Alaska District)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 27, 2025

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for states, local governments, tribes, and organizations to conduct wildlife management studies focused on minimizing human-wildlife conflicts and ensuring ecological balance at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska.

Environment
State governments
FY 26 CD Education Mini Grant
$3,000
Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation-focused educational initiatives for youth in Montana, providing resources for schools, educators, and community groups to promote environmental awareness and stewardship.

Education
County governments
Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) - Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) - Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Engineer Research and Development Center)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This grant seeks innovative commercial solutions from a wide range of organizations to enhance military and civilian infrastructure, focusing on sustainability, energy efficiency, and advanced construction technologies.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Water Treaty Grant Program
$280,000,000
Texas Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

May 22, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This grant provides financial assistance to agricultural producers in 14 Texas counties who have experienced water losses due to Mexico's non-compliance with a water treaty, helping them recover from the impacts on their farming operations.

Environment
Individuals
American Keystone Species
$20,000
National Geographic Society
Private

Application Deadline

May 23, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation and research projects focused on key species that significantly impact ecosystems, culture, or economy in the U.S., particularly those led by local communities and incorporating Indigenous knowledge.

Environment
Individuals
Vertebrate Pest Control Research Program
$200,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

Date Added

Apr 23, 2025

This program provides funding for research and educational projects aimed at improving methods to control vertebrate pests that threaten California's agriculture, environment, and public safety.

Agriculture
Individuals
Fort Wainwright and Donnelly Training Area Land Rehabilitation and Maintenance (SOW25-104)
$3,707,438
U.S. Department of Defense (Alaska District)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 14, 2025

Date Added

Apr 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for state and local governments, Indian tribes, non-governmental organizations, and individuals to enhance land rehabilitation and maintenance efforts for military training areas in Alaska, promoting environmental sustainability and biodiversity.

Natural Resources
State governments
Schofield Barracks Vegetation Management and Berm Maintenance, Oahu, HI
$1,629,061
U.S. Department of Defense (Alaska District)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for state and local governments, Indian tribes, non-governmental organizations, and individuals to manage vegetation and maintain berms on military training lands in Oahu, Hawaii, ensuring safety and environmental compliance.

Natural Resources
State governments
Land Rehabilitation and Maintenance (LRAM) (SOW 25-105), Richardson Training Area, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska
$1,018,368
U.S. Department of Defense (Alaska District)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 27, 2025

Date Added

Mar 21, 2025

This grant provides funding to eligible organizations and individuals for projects that improve and maintain the ecological health of military training lands in Alaska, ensuring sustainable environments for military operations.

Environment
State governments
Management, Wetlands/Floodplain, Littoral Zone Evaluation and Study, Eielson Air Force Base, 354 CES/CEIE, Natural Resources, (RAM Project # FTQWA5325915-A)
$55,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Alaska District)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 28, 2025

Date Added

Mar 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations and individuals to evaluate and improve wetland and floodplain habitats at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska, focusing on enhancing wildlife conservation and reducing bird strike hazards.

Environment
State governments
Nevada Foundation Seed Program
Contact for amount
Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This program provides free native seeds to Nevada residents for cultivation to support ecosystem restoration and encourage the production of drought-resistant crops.

Agriculture
City or township governments
2025/26 Effectiveness Monitoring Committee Request for Research Proposals to test the California Forest Practice Rules and related regulations
$928,334
Board of Forestry
State

Application Deadline

May 21, 2025

Date Added

Mar 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports scientific research projects that evaluate the effectiveness of California's forest management regulations, targeting a wide range of applicants including government agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations focused on sustainable land management.

Agriculture
Small businesses
MALT Small Grants Program – Round 4 (Spring)
$500,000
Marin Agricultural Land Trust
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 10, 2025

This program provides funding to farmers and ranchers in Marin County for projects that improve agricultural sustainability, protect biodiversity, and enhance resilience against climate change and market fluctuations.

Agriculture
Individuals
Community-Based Climate Resilience Efforts
$100,000
Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to climate adaptation professionals and their community partners to develop and implement resilience projects in U.S. communities facing climate challenges.

Environment
City or township governments
Chemical Oceanography
$2,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 17, 2026

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports researchers studying the chemistry of oceans and their impact on global environmental processes, aiming to enhance our understanding of marine chemistry and its role in climate and ecological systems.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education