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Nebraska Environmental Trust (NET)
Contact for amount
Nebraska Environmental Trust (NET)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This grant provides funding for individuals, nonprofits, and organizations to undertake projects that protect and restore Nebraska's natural environment through various initiatives like habitat conservation, water protection, and waste management improvements.

Environment
Nonprofits
FY25 Bureau of Land Management Cultural and Paleontological Resource Management- Bureau wide
$30,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that preserve and enhance access to cultural and paleontological resources on public lands, targeting state and local governments, educational institutions, tribal organizations, and nonprofit groups.

Environment
State governments
FY25 Bureau of Land Management Youth Conservation Corps- Bureau wide
$210,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 11, 2025

Date Added

Jun 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation projects that provide employment and training for young adults and veterans, helping them gain experience in environmental stewardship and resource management on public lands.

Natural Resources
State governments
FY25 Bureau of Land Management National Conservation Lands- Management Studies Support Program
$45,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 11, 2025

Date Added

Jun 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for management-focused studies on National Conservation Lands, targeting state and local governments, educational institutions, tribal organizations, and nonprofits dedicated to conservation and resource management.

Environment
State governments
Cooperative Institute Fostering Aquaculture Research and Marketing (CIFARM)
$300,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 5, 2025

Date Added

Jun 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit universities, colleges, and research institutions in the U.S. to advance aquaculture research and technology, aiming to improve seafood production and sustainability.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Rocky Mountain Rangelands
$5,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 7, 2025

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation projects in the Intermountain West that focus on restoring wildlife habitats and improving land management practices, particularly for sagebrush ecosystems and large mammal migration corridors.

Environment
Nonprofits
NRL Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Basic and Applied Research
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Naval Research Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative scientific research and technology development relevant to maritime applications, inviting proposals from academia, industry, and research institutions, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
FY 2026 Arizona Water Protection Fund (AWPF)
$750,000
WCA - Department of Water Resources
State

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2025

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that improve water quality and availability in Arizona by protecting and restoring river and riparian ecosystems, benefiting both wildlife and local communities.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Environmental Engineering
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects that aim to reduce pollution and improve environmental and human health through interdisciplinary approaches in environmental engineering.

Science and Technology
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
Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers Program
$150,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 11, 2025

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S. colleges and universities to foster collaborative research partnerships with industry and government, focusing on innovative solutions to critical national challenges while developing a skilled workforce in science and engineering.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Alaska Sustainable Salmon Fund
$15,000
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects focused on salmon conservation and subsistence initiatives in Alaska, targeting habitat restoration and monitoring efforts that benefit local communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Priority US Trees Conservation Awards
$5,000
The Morton Arboretum, ArbNet, United States Botanic Garden (USBG), NatureServe, and Botanic Gardens Conservation International-US (BGCI-US)
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2025

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based nonprofit organizations, governments, and educational institutions in their efforts to conserve and propagate priority native tree species.

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
Antarctic Research Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) Support for Fieldwork
$60,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based researchers and institutions conducting essential fieldwork in Antarctica to advance scientific understanding of the region and its global interactions, while promoting inclusivity and innovative outreach.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
Marine Geology and Geophysics
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This program provides funding for researchers studying the geological and geophysical aspects of oceans and large lakes, focusing on processes like underwater volcanism, sediment dynamics, and marine hazards.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Monarch Butterfly and Pollinators Conservation Fund
$300,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding for conservation projects that restore and enhance habitats for monarch butterflies and other native pollinators, targeting nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal groups, and educational institutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Arctic Research Opportunities
$50,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S.-based researchers to study the Arctic's environment and communities, with a focus on collaboration with Indigenous peoples and advancing understanding of Arctic change and its global impacts.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Cumberland Plateau-Southern Appalachians Stewardship Fund
$750,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions in the Cumberland Plateau and Southern Appalachians to restore ecosystems, improve habitats, and promote sustainable agricultural practices.

Environment
Nonprofits