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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Natural Resources

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Accelerating Natural Climate Solutions (NCS) in the United States
$1,666,667
Allen Family Philanthropies
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Nov 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based nonprofit organizations, universities, and government entities in developing innovative solutions to overcome barriers to implementing Natural Climate Solutions for climate mitigation.

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

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Nov 13, 2025

This program provides funding to community organizations in urban areas for tree planting projects that restore tree canopy lost due to transportation construction, with a focus on environmental justice and urban heat mitigation.

Environment
Nonprofits
Healthy American Forests Initiative
$2,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 13, 2026

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This grant provides funding for projects that restore and manage forests on National Forest System lands, benefiting local economies and reducing wildfire risks while promoting ecological health.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Partners in Conservation (PIC) Grant Program
$10,000
Teton Conservation District (TCD)
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

Date Added

Jan 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation projects in Teton County, Wyoming, aimed at improving land, water, wildlife, and community sustainability through various initiatives.

Environment
Nonprofits
Waste Reduction & Innovation Grant
$50,000
Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy (R&E)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible schools, businesses, and nonprofits in Ramsey and Washington counties, Minnesota, for projects that significantly reduce solid waste through innovative practices and improvements.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Northern Great Plains Program
$1,500,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 25, 2026

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This grant provides funding for conservation projects that restore and protect grasslands and wildlife in the Northern Great Plains, with a focus on supporting tribal communities and enhancing biodiversity.

Environment
Nonprofits
Section 319(h) Nonpoint Source Implementation Grant
Contact for amount
Kentucky Division of Water (DOW)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

Date Added

Nov 3, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to a variety of organizations, including local governments and nonprofits, to implement projects that reduce pollution from diffuse sources and improve water quality in Kentucky.

Environment
Nonprofits
Water, Landscape, and Critical Zone Processes
$23,850,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This program provides funding for research on Earth's near-surface environment, focusing on processes related to water, landscape, and critical zone interactions, aimed at U.S.-based educational institutions and nonprofit organizations engaged in scientific research.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Virginia Riparian Forest Buffer
$17,500
Virginia Department of Forestry
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 5, 2023

This grant provides Virginia landowners who harvest timber with a tax credit for preserving streamside forest buffers, promoting water quality protection while incentivizing sustainable forestry practices.

Environment
Individuals
Archeological Inventory Survey of Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument (FLFO), Phase 2
$62,747
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 20, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This grant provides funding for eligible organizations to conduct an archaeological survey and documentation of cultural resources at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument in Colorado, enhancing historical preservation efforts and educational opportunities.

Natural Resources
County governments
Oregon Conservation & Recreation Fund
$25,000
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Feb 9, 2026

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance conservation and outdoor recreation in Oregon, particularly those addressing drought impacts, and is open to a variety of eligible organizations, including tribes, nonprofits, and local governments.

Environment
Nonprofits
Rainforest Reporting Grant
Contact for amount
Pulitzer Center
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 31, 2025

This grant provides funding for journalists to undertake impactful reporting on critical environmental and social issues affecting tropical rainforests in the Amazon, Central Africa, and Southeast Asia.

Environment
Individuals
RiverSmart Homes Landscaping Installation Program
$2,170,000
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE)
Local

Application Deadline

Jan 20, 2026

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This grant provides funding for organizations to install green infrastructure on residential properties in Washington, DC, to reduce stormwater pollution and promote sustainable landscaping practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
Research Interests of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Air Force Office of Scientific Research)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports fundamental scientific and engineering research that aligns with the needs of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force, targeting academic institutions, nonprofits, and businesses to foster innovations with potential military and industrial applications.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Great Lakes Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program
$40,000,000
Minneapolis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This program provides $40 million in funding to support environmental and public health initiatives in underserved communities across the Great Lakes region, prioritizing tribal governments, small nonprofits, and local organizations addressing environmental challenges.

Environment
City or township governments
Cooperative Institute in the Northern Gulf of America (CINGA)
$100,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2026

Date Added

Dec 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports academic institutions in the Gulf of America region to conduct interdisciplinary research on climate adaptation, coastal resilience, and ecosystem management in collaboration with NOAA.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Advancing Technologies and Methods to Improve Marine Mammal Stock Assessments and Mitigate Impacts
$75,000
Marine Mammal Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 3, 2026

Date Added

Dec 17, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative projects that improve the assessment of marine mammal populations and reduce human-related threats to their survival, targeting U.S.-based individuals and organizations involved in marine conservation.

Natural Resources
Individuals
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
AmplifyMass Program for Academic or Startup Company Projects
$300,000
Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This program provides funding to Massachusetts-based clean technology startups and academic institutions for projects that advance innovations in areas like high performance buildings, clean transportation, offshore wind, and net zero grid technologies.

Energy
Small businesses
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