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Grants for Nonprofits - Natural Resources

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Habitat Enhancement and Restoration
Contact for amount
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 11, 2023

This program provides funding for projects that restore and enhance fish and wildlife habitats across the state, targeting local governments, conservation organizations, and other eligible entities involved in environmental restoration efforts.

Environment
Nonprofits
Sustaining Grants
$20,000
Haymarket People’s Fund
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2024

This funding opportunity supports grassroots organizations in New England that are dedicated to anti-racist initiatives and social justice, helping them build movements and drive systemic change in their communities.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Antarctic Research Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program Support for Fieldwork
$60,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based researchers and institutions to conduct fieldwork in Antarctica, focusing on projects that enhance our understanding of the region's environmental and scientific significance while ensuring inclusivity and environmental stewardship.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Green Stormwater Mini Grants
$4,000
Pierce Conservation District
Local

Application Deadline

Nov 15, 2025

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This program provides funding for individuals, businesses, and community groups in Pierce County, Washington, to implement small-scale green infrastructure projects that reduce stormwater pollution and improve local water quality.

Environment
Individuals
Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Great Rivers Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)
$50,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Geological Survey)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2025

Date Added

Aug 9, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for partners of the Great Rivers Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit to conduct research on groundwater nitrate modeling in the Illinois River Basin, addressing critical water quality and ecosystem health issues.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
The Rochester Garden Grants Program
$1,000
Rochester Public Works Department
Local

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Oct 10, 2025

This program provides funding to residents, schools, and community organizations in Rochester, Minnesota, to create gardens that support pollinators and improve water management.

Environment
Nonprofits
Agricultural Plans
$17,000
North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
State

Application Deadline

Dec 22, 2025

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit conservation organizations and county governments in North Carolina to develop and implement agricultural plans that help preserve farmland and strengthen the agricultural economy.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Lower American River Conservancy Program
$3,840,000
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This program provides funding to local agencies and nonprofit organizations for projects that restore, enhance, and improve public access to the natural and recreational resources of the American River Parkway.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Nevada Nonpoint Source Pollution Reduction 319(h) Grant Funding Opportunity
$500,000
Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (Bureau of Water Quality Planning)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 3, 2025

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations and governments in Nevada for projects that reduce nonpoint source pollution and improve water quality through watershed-based planning and implementation activities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Connie Saylor Johnson Wilderness Education Grant
$2,000
Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

May 3, 2024

This grant provides funding for educational projects that promote wilderness values and stewardship among youth and adults in Idaho, Montana, and Iowa.

Education
Independent school districts
Proposition 68 Rivers and Streams Grant Program – Severely Disadvantaged Communities
$10,164,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 14, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that help communities adapt to climate change and improve environmental resilience, specifically targeting areas with low-income populations.

Environment
Nonprofits
Environmental Security Technology Certification Program
$10,000,000
Environmental Security Technology Certification Program
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 21, 2026

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for businesses, universities, and nonprofits to develop and demonstrate innovative technologies that improve environmental and energy efficiency for the U.S. Department of Defense.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Grants for Nonprofit Conservation Organizations
Contact for amount
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit conservation organizations for acquiring land and conservation easements to promote environmental protection and public recreational access.

Environment
Nonprofits
Aquatic Invasive Species Grant Program
$75,000
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 10, 2025

Date Added

Oct 24, 2025

This program provides funding to state agencies, municipalities, and non-profit organizations in Connecticut for projects that manage and control aquatic invasive species and harmful algal blooms, while promoting public education and awareness.

Environment
City or township governments
Wetlands and Mountain Meadows Restoration – Nature Based Solutions
$54,000,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 8, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Tribes, nonprofit organizations, and public agencies in California to restore wetlands and mountain meadows, promoting climate resilience and enhancing natural habitats.

Environment
Nonprofits
ERDC Broad Agency Announcement
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Engineer Research and Development Center)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This funding opportunity invites U.S. institutions, including universities and small businesses, to propose innovative research projects that advance technologies and scientific understanding in areas like water management, infrastructure resilience, and environmental restoration, supporting both military and civil objectives.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Residential Septic System Education and Maintenance Program
$50,000
Western Montana Conservation Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports the development and expansion of septic system maintenance programs in Western Montana to improve water quality and promote community education on proper septic care.

Environment
City or township governments
Clean Boats, Clean Waters Grants
$3,000
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 7, 2025

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Michigan for educational projects aimed at preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species through community outreach and engagement.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Water Quality Improvement Grant Program
$75,000
Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 29, 2025

Date Added

Sep 24, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, community groups, and homeowners' associations in Delaware for projects that improve water quality in developed areas through innovative and sustainable practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
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