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Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Natural Resources

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Partners in Conservation
$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
Climate Adaptation and Resiliency
$20,000,000
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This funding opportunity is designed to support local conservation projects that enhance ecosystem resilience to climate change, promote carbon sequestration, and provide additional environmental and social benefits.

Environment
State governments
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
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
RESTORE Colorado Program 2026
Contact for amount
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 10, 2025

Date Added

Aug 15, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions in Colorado to restore and enhance critical wildlife habitats and promote ecological resilience across the state.

Environment
Nonprofits
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
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
Redwood Research Grant
$50,000
Save the Redwoods League
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 14, 2025

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This grant provides funding for research projects focused on the biology and ecology of coast redwood and giant sequoia forests, particularly those led by nonprofit organizations and Indigenous communities, to support conservation and restoration efforts.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Nonpoint Source Funds
$8,000,000
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, universities, and other organizations in Florida for projects that reduce pollution from stormwater and improve water quality in vulnerable areas.

Environment
City or township governments
Nonpoint Source Grant Program
$1,000,000
California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, tribes, and public agencies for projects that reduce nonpoint source pollution and improve water quality in priority watersheds across the state.

Environment
Nonprofits
Mini Urban Trees Grant
$10,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community-driven tree planting projects in underserved urban areas of Maryland to improve environmental quality and promote equity.

Environment
Nonprofits
Charles County Tree Planting Grant Program
$10,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 7, 2025

This program provides funding for tree planting projects in Charles County to improve the environment and community well-being, encouraging applications from diverse groups and promoting community involvement.

Environment
Nonprofits
AZ Tree Resource Enhancement and Engagement (TREE) Grant - 2025
$8,000
Arizona Forestry and Fire Management
State

Application Deadline

Nov 7, 2025

Date Added

Sep 26, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Arizona communities and institutions recognized as Tree City USA, Tree Campus USA, or Tree Campus K-12 to enhance urban forestry efforts and improve community tree management and canopy cover.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Crop & Livestock Research Grant Program
$100,000
Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 25, 2025

Date Added

Oct 22, 2025

This program provides financial support for research projects that improve agricultural sustainability and water efficiency in Kansas, focusing on drought-tolerant crops and innovative agricultural technologies.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
2025 Urban & Community Forestry Green Campus Grant
$40,000
Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management
State

Application Deadline

Nov 13, 2025

Date Added

Oct 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to K-12 schools, healthcare facilities, and faith-based organizations in Arizona to create and maintain sustainable green spaces that improve environmental quality and community well-being.

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

Application Deadline

Nov 7, 2025

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and nonprofit organizations in Maryland, West Virginia, and select areas of Pennsylvania for early-stage projects focused on watershed restoration and planning to improve water quality and promote environmental sustainability.

Environment
State governments
Tree Resource Enhancement and Engagement (TREE) Grant
$8,000
Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 7, 2025

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to recognized Tree City USA, Tree Campus USA, and Tree Campus K-12 participants in Arizona to enhance urban forestry practices and improve community forest management.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Enhancement Riparian Buffer Grant
Contact for amount
Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 3, 2025

Date Added

Sep 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Vermont that are planting native trees and shrubs along waterways to improve water quality and restore natural habitats.

Environment
Nonprofits
RU4M Livable Futures Water Collaboration Grants
$80,000
Research Universities for Michigan
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2025

Date Added

Sep 30, 2025

This grant provides funding for interdisciplinary research teams from Michigan's leading universities to develop innovative solutions for water-related challenges impacting human health, economic opportunity, and environmental resilience in the state and Upper Midwest.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education