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Open Ocean Research Grant Program
$20,000
Global Fishing Watch (GFW)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports researchers and small teams working on innovative projects that utilize Global Fishing Watch data to improve ocean conservation and fisheries management worldwide.

Environment
Individuals
City of Sacramento Community Action Grant
$3,000
City of Sacramento
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to community organizations in Sacramento for projects that protect and improve local water quality by preventing stormwater pollution.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Southeast Aquatics Fund
$500,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits, government agencies, and educational institutions in the southeastern U.S. to improve aquatic habitats and water quality, particularly for endangered species and key river basins.

Environment
Nonprofits
Crop-Animal Systems Research Program
$1,000,000
Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects that integrate crop and animal systems to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability in the U.S. food system.

Agriculture
County governments
Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) - Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) - Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Engineer Research and Development Center)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This grant seeks innovative commercial solutions from a wide range of organizations to enhance military and civilian infrastructure, focusing on sustainability, energy efficiency, and advanced construction technologies.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
ERDC Broad Agency Announcement
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Engineer Research and Development Center)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This funding opportunity invites U.S. institutions, including universities and small businesses, to propose innovative research projects that advance technologies and scientific understanding in areas like water management, infrastructure resilience, and environmental restoration, supporting both military and civil objectives.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
MDOT Urban Tree Program Grant
$5,000
Maryland Department of Transportation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community organizations in Maryland to plant native trees in urban areas affected by transportation projects, focusing on enhancing tree canopies and addressing environmental justice issues.

Environment
City or township governments
Flood Mitigation Program
$500,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 23, 2025

This program provides competitive funding to Pennsylvania municipalities, nonprofits, and other eligible organizations for projects that prevent and mitigate flooding, helping to protect property and infrastructure across the state.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
FY 2025 NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program - Ruth D. Gates: Supporting Hawaiis Sustainable Coral Reef Fisheries Management Plans
$600,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 13, 2025

Date Added

Apr 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations in Hawaii to develop sustainable fisheries management plans for coral reefs, focusing on community collaboration and scientific research.

Environment
Nonprofits
Joint Hydrographic Center 2025
$47,500,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 27, 2025

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $47.5 million over five years to a U.S.-based institution of higher education for advancing hydrographic surveying and ocean mapping technologies, while also promoting education and workforce development in marine geospatial expertise.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
F26AS00004 - NAWCA 2026-1 US Standard Grants
$3,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 10, 2025

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This grant provides funding for public and private partnerships to protect and restore wetland habitats in the U.S., benefiting waterfowl and migratory birds through collaborative conservation efforts.

Natural Resources
State governments
FY2025 Sea Grant Contaminants of Emerging Concern
$1,400,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 23, 2025

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for Sea Grant Programs to conduct research on emerging environmental contaminants in coastal and estuarine waters, focusing on community engagement and ecological health.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
F25AS00274 Water Supply Analyses Project for Coleman National Fish Hatchery Intake 2
$600,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 20, 2025

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations for conducting essential studies and analyses to improve the water intake system at a fish hatchery in California, ensuring the sustainability of fish populations and the recovery of endangered salmon species.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Sewage Facilities Program (SFP)
$100,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities and eligible organizations in Pennsylvania for planning activities that ensure compliance with state sewage facility requirements, promoting public health and environmental protection.

Environment
City or township governments
2025 Pacific Northwest Bay Watershed Education and Training
$150,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 14, 2025

Date Added

Mar 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports K-12 schools and organizations in Washington and Oregon to create hands-on environmental education projects that promote climate resilience and incorporate Indigenous Knowledge.

Environment
Independent school districts
Community-Based Climate Resilience Efforts
$100,000
Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to climate adaptation professionals and their community partners to develop and implement resilience projects in U.S. communities facing climate challenges.

Environment
City or township governments
Chemical Oceanography
$2,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 17, 2026

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports researchers studying the chemistry of oceans and their impact on global environmental processes, aiming to enhance our understanding of marine chemistry and its role in climate and ecological systems.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
California Watershed Protection Fund
$40,000
Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 9, 2025

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community-based projects in California that aim to improve water quality and protect watersheds, particularly in areas affected by environmental enforcement actions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Legacy Resource Management Program
$30,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Washington Headquarters Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 20, 2026

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations and individuals for conservation and resource management projects on Department of Defense lands, focusing on enhancing biodiversity, cultural resource preservation, and military readiness.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits