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Grants for Nonprofits - Natural Resources

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Community Environmental Education Centers
$3,000,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community-based organizations in New York to establish or improve environmental education centers that promote awareness and action on climate issues in disadvantaged communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
MDOT Urban Tree Program Grant
$5,000
Maryland Department of Transportation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community organizations in Maryland to plant native trees in urban areas affected by transportation projects, focusing on enhancing tree canopies and addressing environmental justice issues.

Environment
City or township governments
2025 Ohioโ€™s Urban Forestry Grant Program Emerging Programs Inflation Reduction Act Funding
$100,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, administered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to government agencies and nonprofit organizations for urban forestry projects that benefit disadvantaged communities in Ohio by enhancing tree canopies and improving environmental quality.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Acres for America
$4,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofits, government agencies, Tribes, and educational institutions to acquire land or conservation easements that protect vital wildlife habitats and enhance public access to nature across the United States.

Environment
Nonprofits
Jack Kimmel International Grant Program
$10,000
TREE Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This grant provides funding for international researchers to conduct studies in arboriculture and urban forestry, focusing on tree health, risk assessment, and innovative practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
Hunter R3 (Recruitment, Retention And Reactivation) Grant Program
$25,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 8, 2023

This grant provides financial support to individuals and organizations in Wisconsin for projects that promote safe and ethical hunting by recruiting new hunters, especially adults, women, and families, while addressing barriers to participation.

Recreation
City or township governments
Workforce Development Grant
$200,000
Colorado Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 21, 2024

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Colorado that are focused on training and employing crews for wildfire mitigation and forestry projects to reduce wildfire risks in high-priority areas.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Venison Donation Grant Program
$25,000
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 6, 2024

This program provides funding to eligible organizations to cover the costs of butchering and processing deer donated to help Maryland residents in need.

Food and Nutrition
County governments
Source Water Buffer Program
$5,000,000
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 15, 2024

This program provides funding to support the establishment of protective vegetated buffers on farmland near critical water sources in New York State, helping to safeguard public drinking water and improve water quality.

Environment
City or township governments
Commonwealth Hydropower Program
$300,000
Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 7, 2025

This program provides funding to support the modernization and expansion of hydropower facilities in Massachusetts, targeting both existing sites and new projects that utilize water movement in infrastructure, with a focus on enhancing clean energy production and benefiting local economies.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Fisheries Restoration Grant Program (2025)
$17,000,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes to implement habitat restoration projects that enhance fish populations, particularly anadromous species, in California's waterways.

Education
Nonprofits
Environmental Research & Education Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Environmental Research & Education Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 6, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative research projects that improve sustainable solid waste management practices, focusing on climate change, emerging contaminants, and materials recycling.

Environment
Nonprofits
Openโ€‘Space Lands Preservation Trust Fund
Contact for amount
Virginia Outdoors Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 5, 2025

This program provides funding to individuals, organizations, and local governments in Virginia for projects that permanently protect farms, forests, and recreational spaces through various legal means.

Environment
Individuals
Indiana Community Recycling Grant Program
$100,000
Indiana Department of Environmental Management
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This program provides funding to Indiana communities and organizations to enhance recycling and waste reduction initiatives, requiring a 25% cash match from applicants.

Environment
Nonprofits
SLCF Community Grant Program
$3,000
Seeley Lake Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 14, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for projects that enhance the quality of life in the Seeley Lake community through various initiatives in arts, education, and conservation.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Wildfires Restoration Grant Program
Contact for amount
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions in restoring ecosystems and improving resilience in areas of the Angeles National Forest affected by past wildfires.

Environment
Nonprofits
Municipal Matching Grant
$150,000
RIZE Massachusetts Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2024

This grant provides matching funds to municipalities and nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts to implement initiatives that address the opioid crisis through prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts.

Employment Labor and Training
City or township governments
Capacity Building Grant Program
$150,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small nonprofits and local governments in the Chesapeake Bay region to strengthen their organizational capacity and enhance community and environmental initiatives.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
North Carolina Land and Water Fund
Contact for amount
North Carolina Land and Water Fund
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports state agencies, local governments, and nonprofit organizations in North Carolina to conserve, restore, and manage natural and cultural resources for the benefit of communities and the environment.

Environment
State governments
LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund
$10,000
Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This fund provides financial assistance to artists and arts workers in Los Angeles County who have been impacted by recent wildfires, prioritizing those with significant economic hardship and losses not covered by insurance.

Arts
Nonprofits