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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Natural Resources

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Notice of Intent to Issue Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA): Mines and Metals Capacity Expansion Piloting By-Product Critical Minerals and Materials Recovery at Domestic Industrial Facilities
$50,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (National Energy Technology Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Date Added

Aug 14, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support domestic industrial facilities in recovering critical minerals and materials from byproducts, enhancing the U.S. supply chain and reducing reliance on foreign sources.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Wildfires Restoration Grant Program
Contact for amount
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 3, 2025

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
Promote Transparency by Enhancing Citizens Access to Information on Public Revenues.
$400,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Mauritania)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 8, 2025

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative projects in Mauritania that enhance public access to information on government revenues, aiming to improve fiscal transparency and accountability in sectors like natural gas, mining, and fisheries.

International Development
Nonprofits
Building Resilience in Agriculture
$150,000
National Geographic Society (NGS)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

Date Added

Aug 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports experienced project leaders in developing innovative, science-based agricultural practices that enhance resilience against climate change while improving soil health, biodiversity, and local livelihoods.

Agriculture
Individuals
Residential and Community Green Stormwater Infrastructure Grant
$50,000
Western Montana Conservation Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to local governments, tribal organizations, nonprofits, and educational institutions in Western Montana to develop green stormwater infrastructure projects that reduce urban pollution and promote community engagement and education.

Environment
Native American tribal organizations
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program
$1,150,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2025

Date Added

Aug 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. institutions and organizations in conducting research and projects that enhance agricultural productivity, sustainability, and food security across various critical areas in agriculture and food sciences.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Water Resources Research Act Program Annual Base Grants Fiscal Year 2025
$438,156
U.S. Department of the Interior (Geological Survey)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 16, 2025

Date Added

Aug 2, 2025

This program provides competitive funding to state and territorial water research institutes to support applied research and outreach that addresses local and national water resource challenges.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
National Tribal Air Association
$1,675,000
Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2025

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to enhance communication and coordination between the EPA and federally recognized Tribes and Alaska Native Villages on air quality issues, helping them participate in regulatory activities and uphold their sovereignty.

Environment
State governments
Section 319 Nonpoint Source (NPS) Management Grants
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations in Pennsylvania for projects aimed at reducing nonpoint source pollution and improving water quality in impaired watersheds.

Environment
County governments
Community and Watershed Forestry Program
$50,000
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial and technical support to municipalities, non-profits, and educational institutions in Pennsylvania for projects that enhance local conservation and urban forestry through the establishment of riparian buffers, native habitats, and community tree initiatives.

Environment
County governments
Land Acquisition and Conservation
Contact for amount
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local governments, educational institutions, and qualified nonprofits in Pennsylvania to acquire land for public parks and conservation efforts, enhancing community recreation and protecting vital ecosystems.

Recreation
County governments
Park Rehabilitation and Development
Contact for amount
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This grant provides funding to local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofits in Pennsylvania for projects that improve public parks, recreational facilities, and access to waterways, enhancing community outdoor spaces and environmental sustainability.

Recreation
County governments
Community Recreation and Conservation Planning
Contact for amount
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania to plan and develop parks, recreation facilities, and conservation projects that enhance community well-being and ecological sustainability.

Recreation
County governments
Strengthening Transparency and Governance in Malawis Extractive Industry and Public Debt Management
$781,854
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Malawi)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 25, 2025

Date Added

Jul 26, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to improve transparency and governance in Malawi's mining sector and public debt management.

International Development
Nonprofits
Securing Fair and Reliable Critical Mineral Supply Chains
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Labor (Bureau of International Labor Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 26, 2025

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working to eliminate child and forced labor in critical mineral supply chains in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Indonesia, promoting fair labor practices and compliance with international standards.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Cultural and Natural Resources Technical Reporting at Pacific Installations Bellows Air Force Station and Kaena Point Space Force Station Oahu, HI
$490,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Department of Defense)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 18, 2025

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This grant provides funding for organizations to assist the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in managing cultural and natural resources at military installations in Hawaii, ensuring compliance with environmental and historic preservation laws.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Education, Training and Maintenance Program
$75,000
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment
State

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2025

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies to enhance environmental education and maintain green infrastructure at public and charter schools in Washington, D.C.

Environment
Nonprofits
Food for Progress Program Notice of Funding Opportunity Fiscal Year 2025
$35,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Foreign Agricultural Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2025

Date Added

Jul 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for agricultural development projects in developing countries and emerging democracies, focusing on increasing productivity and trade through the monetization of U.S. agricultural commodities.

International Development
Nonprofits
ROSES 2025: A.9 User-Centered Applications with Large Earth Foundation Models
$250,000
National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA Headquarters)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 9, 2025

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports the development of decision-support tools using advanced AI models for Earth science, targeting institutions that can create impactful applications for sectors like insurance, infrastructure, and transportation.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
ROSES 2025: A.2 Earth Venture: TROPICS and PREFIRE Science and Applications Teams
Contact for amount
National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA Headquarters)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 13, 2025

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports researchers and teams working on innovative Earth science projects that utilize data from NASA's PREFIRE and TROPICS missions to improve climate models and enhance understanding of weather systems.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses