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Southern Plains Grassland Grant Program 2026
$400,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 13, 2025

Date Added

Sep 13, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, ranchers, and community-led groups in the Southern Great Plains to restore grassland habitats and support sustainable ranching practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
HawaiΚ»i Conservation Program
$200,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 22, 2025

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This grant provides funding for conservation projects that protect and restore native habitats and species across the Hawaiian Islands, prioritizing initiatives that incorporate cultural practices and community involvement.

Environment
City or township governments
ABPP - Battlefield Restoration Grants
$750,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 8, 2026

Date Added

Sep 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the restoration of historic battlefields from the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War, aimed at preserving their historical integrity and significance.

Natural Resources
State governments
Kingman Rangers Workforce Development Program
$467,211
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 10, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations that will create job opportunities and training for local residents while improving the environmental conditions of Kingman and Heritage Islands through ecological restoration and community engagement activities.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
RESTORE Colorado Program
$100,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 10, 2025

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions to implement large-scale habitat restoration projects across Colorado, focusing on ecological health, wildlife habitat enhancement, and climate resilience.

Environment
Nonprofits
Plant Protection Act Section 7721 National Clean Plant Network Program
$8,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 6, 2025

This program provides funding to universities, agricultural agencies, and non-profit organizations to develop and distribute disease-free plant materials, ensuring the health of U.S. specialty crops and enhancing agricultural competitiveness.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
National Fish Passage Program
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Sep 4, 2025

This grant provides financial and technical support to a wide range of partners, including governments, nonprofits, and private entities, to remove barriers in waterways and restore aquatic habitats, benefiting local communities and ecosystems.

Natural Resources
State governments
FY 2025 South Florida Program
$750,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 29, 2025

Date Added

Aug 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects aimed at improving South Florida's aquatic ecosystems, targeting eligible applicants such as state and local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations.

Environment
State governments
Watershed Assistance Grant Program 2025
$150,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
State

Application Deadline

Nov 7, 2025

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to local governments and nonprofit organizations in Maryland, West Virginia, and designated counties in Pennsylvania to support watershed restoration and planning projects that improve water quality and community sustainability.

Environment
Nonprofits
Open Topics Broad Agency Announcement
$10,000,000
Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 21, 2026

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This funding opportunity supports private sector organizations, including small businesses and nonprofits, in developing innovative environmental technologies and methods to enhance military readiness and resilience for the U.S. Department of Defense.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Reliable Ore Characterization with Keystone Sensing (ROCKS)
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 25, 2025

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This program provides funding to a wide range of applicants, including universities, companies, and non-profits, to develop innovative technologies for faster and more accurate mineral resource characterization, particularly for rare earth elements and critical minerals essential for energy production.

Science and Technology
Individuals
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
Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit
$380,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Geological Survey)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 21, 2025

Date Added

Aug 23, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for academic or institutional partners within the Colorado Plateau CESU network to conduct research on riparian restoration in the Colorado River Basin, focusing on improving ecological health and supporting avian populations.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)
$49,585
U.S. Department of the Interior (Geological Survey)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 20, 2025

Date Added

Aug 21, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for research institutions and organizations within the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit to study the interactions and resource use among cattle, wildlife, and wild horses in Utah's fragile ecosystems.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Placer Fish and Game Commission Grant
$1,000
Placer County Fish and Game Commission (PCFGC)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, community groups, and individuals for projects that promote the conservation and preservation of fish and wildlife resources in Placer County.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Water Resources Research Act Program National Competitive Grants FY2025 Program Announcement for Aquatic Invasive Species
$346,875
U.S. Department of the Interior (Geological Survey)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

Date Added

Aug 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research institutes in the U.S. to investigate the impacts of aquatic invasive species on water resources, particularly in the Upper Mississippi River Basin, promoting innovative solutions for management and ecosystem resilience.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH ACT PROGRAM NATIONAL COMPETITIVE GRANTS FY2025 (104g General)
$310,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Geological Survey)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

Date Added

Aug 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports state and territory water research institutes in the U.S. to conduct applied research on water resource issues, focusing on the economic value of streamgage data and advancements in hydrologic modeling using machine learning.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Water Resources Research Act Program National Competitive Grants FY2025 Program Announcement for Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
$309,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Geological Survey)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

Date Added

Aug 16, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support research initiatives by Water Resources Research Institutes that investigate the detection, impact, and mitigation of harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water and other environmental media.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$500,000
CA Department of Food and Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Sep 11, 2025

Date Added

Aug 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that improve the competitiveness of California's specialty crops, benefiting a wide range of organizations, including nonprofits, government entities, and educational institutions.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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