GrantExec

Grants for Nonprofits - Natural Resources

Explore 1,110 grant opportunities

Michigan Coastal Management Program Grant
$1,000,000
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Oct 25, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to help Michigan communities develop resilience against coastal hazards, improve public access to coastal areas, and restore natural resources through projects that prioritize environmental justice and nature-based solutions.

Environment
State governments
Antarctic Research Not Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) Field Support
$60,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and Tribal Nations in conducting innovative Antarctic research that does not require field support, focusing on laboratory work, data analysis, and modeling to enhance understanding of Antarctic processes and their global implications.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
The Community Culvert Grant Program
$1,000,000
Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 9, 2026

Date Added

Nov 12, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities and tribal governments in Massachusetts for the modernization and repair of small culverts to improve transportation, ecological health, and climate resilience.

Environment
City or township governments
Natural Resource Grants
$20,000
Richland County Conservation Commission (RCCC)
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports various organizations in Richland County, South Carolina, to implement projects that enhance environmental conservation, improve water quality, and promote public education about natural resources.

Environment
Nonprofits
Drought Emergency: Protecting Salmon
$100,000,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that restore and protect salmon habitats in the Klamath River Watershed, specifically targeting collaboration with local Tribes and landowners to enhance resilience against drought and climate change.

Environment
Nonprofits
FY26 Guidelines for Brownfield Assessment Grants (Assessment Coalition Grants)
$1,500,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 28, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to coalitions of local governments and nonprofits to assess and plan the cleanup and revitalization of contaminated properties in underserved communities across the country.

Environment
State governments
Water & Waste Disposal Loan & Grant Program
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Development)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to rural communities, local governments, and nonprofit organizations to develop and improve essential water and waste management infrastructure for populations of 10,000 or fewer residents.

Infrastructure
State governments
Colcom Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Colcom Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This grant provides funding for collaborative projects between arts organizations and non-arts organizations in the Southern U.S. to creatively address health and wellness challenges in their communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
FY 2024 Atlantic Salmon Habitat Restoration Partnership Grants
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Feb 6, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations focused on restoring habitats and improving fish passage for the recovery of Atlantic salmon in the Gulf of Maine.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Sustainable Recreation, Tourism, and Equitable Outdoor Access Directed Grant Program (2025-2027)
$30,000,000
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to public agencies, nonprofits, and tribal entities for projects that enhance sustainable recreation, tourism, and equitable access to public lands in the Sierra-Cascade Region, particularly benefiting underrepresented communities.

Recreation
State governments
LeRay McAllister Working Farm and Ranch Fund
$500,000
Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit land trusts, local governments, and Native American tribes for the purchase of conservation easements to protect agricultural land from development and ecological degradation in Utah.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
ISGP 4 Restoration and Resiliency
$250,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Dec 17, 2025

Date Added

Oct 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions in New York State for projects that restore native ecosystems and enhance resilience against invasive species.

Environment
City or township governments
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Mines Metals Capacity Expansion Piloting Byproduct Critical Minerals and Materials Recovery at Domestic Industrial Facilities
$75,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (National Energy Technology Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Nov 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for pilot projects that recover critical minerals and materials from industrial processes in the U.S., targeting both coal-based and other industries to enhance domestic supply chain security.

Energy
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Free Rivers Fund
$2,000
Free Rivers Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 10, 2026

Date Added

Nov 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to grassroots activists and conservation groups focused on preserving or restoring free-flowing rivers by removing dams or preventing new developments.

Environment
Nonprofits
Long Term Research in Environmental Biology
$600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding for U.S. researchers and institutions to conduct long-term studies in environmental biology, focusing on critical ecological and evolutionary questions that require extensive data collection over time.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Resilient and Connected Appalachians Grant Program
$100,000
The Nature Conservancy
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

Date Added

Nov 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation projects in the Appalachian region that protect wildlife habitats and enhance ecological connectivity, targeting community organizations, municipalities, and tribal nations.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Open Space Conservation
$3,500,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Feb 18, 2026

Date Added

Nov 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities, non-profit organizations, and Indian Nations in New York State for purchasing land to protect natural resources, enhance outdoor recreation, and improve climate resilience.

Environment
City or township governments
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Planning
$500,000
California State Water Resources Control Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding program provides financial assistance to small community water systems and public water systems serving disadvantaged communities to help them improve their drinking water infrastructure and ensure safe, clean water access.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Inland Wetlands Conservation
Contact for amount
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This program provides funding to various organizations and agencies for the protection, restoration, and enhancement of wetlands and habitats in California's Central Valley to support migratory bird populations.

Environment
Nonprofits
FY 2024 2026 - Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Announcement Type: Initial
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This grant provides funding for innovative research, education, and outreach projects that promote ocean exploration and enhance environmental literacy, particularly in diverse and hybrid learning environments.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education