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

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that restore wildlife habitats and enhance conservation efforts in Alaska, targeting state and local governments, tribal organizations, nonprofits, and educational institutions.

The 2025 NOAA Hawaii Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) program aims to enhance environmental literacy and stewardship among K-12 students and teachers in Hawaii through hands-on learning experiences that connect them with local environmental issues, Indigenous Knowledge, and climate science.

The Water Resources Preservation Grant Program, funded by the Upper Guadalupe River Authority (UGRA), provides cost-share funding to support the design and construction of stormwater management practices. These practices, referred to as Best Management Practices (BMPs), include Low Impact Development (LID), nature-based solutions, and Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI). The goal is to reduce, infiltrate, filter, and delay stormwater runoff, thus protecting the health of waterways in Kerr County. Eligible projects can apply for rebates that cover a portion of the costs associated with these practices, with the aim of reducing pollutants like Total Suspended Solids (TSS) and Bacteria by significant percentages. The program supports new constructions or retrofits, emphasizes distributed and centralized treatment methods, and requires adherence to specific design guidelines.

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) offers the Section 319(h) Grant Program to address nonpoint source (NPS) pollution affecting Illinois’ water resources. This program, funded through the Clean Water Act, supports projects that prevent, eliminate, or reduce water quality impairments caused by NPS pollution. Prioritized projects include those implementing approved watershed-based plans or Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Implementation Plans, with activities ranging from BMP implementation to monitoring and outreach efforts. The program encourages applications that demonstrate a comprehensive approach to NPS pollution control and offer sustainable environmental benefits. Grant renewed every year.

This funding opportunity supports initiatives by governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions in Oregon and Washington to conserve native plant biodiversity and restore habitats, with a focus on climate resilience and community engagement.

This grant provides funding for organizations within the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units program to monitor and analyze the reproductive success of the threatened wood stork in Lake Okeechobee and surrounding areas, ensuring informed ecosystem management in response to changing hydrologic conditions.

This grant provides funding for research and management studies that improve conservation practices in protected lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management, targeting eligible state and local governments, educational institutions, Native American tribes, and nonprofit organizations.

This grant provides funding to various organizations, including governments, educational institutions, and non-profits, to enhance the supply of native seeds for restoring public lands affected by disasters like wildfires and droughts.

This grant provides funding for various organizations in New Mexico to implement projects that promote rangeland conservation and management, focusing on improving land health and resilience against climate change.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research on the ecological impacts of climate change on saguaro cacti, aimed at informing conservation strategies in Saguaro National Park, specifically targeting institutions affiliated with the Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit.

This grant provides financial and technical support to coastal communities, landowners, and conservation partners for projects that protect and restore coastal habitats while enhancing resilience to climate change.

Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is announcing the potential availability of funding for the purpose of leveraging NRCS resources to encourage collaboration with partners in conducting outreach and providing strategic conservation delivery assistance that enhances the ability of the agency to support conservation. The overall intent of this solicitation is to solicit partnerships to help enhance the implementation of key conservation objectives and priorities outlined in this announcement. Proposals will be accepted from eligible entities for outreach and technical assistance in Maine. NRCS anticipates the total amount awarded under this announcement in Federal fiscal year 2024 will be approximately $500,000. Proposals are requested from eligible entities for competitive consideration of agreement awards and projects between For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. of the full Notice of Funding Opportunity for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov. Key Dates Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on April 19, 2024. For technical issues with Grants.gov, contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518-4726 or [email protected]. Awarding agency staff cannot support applicants regarding Grants.gov accounts. For inquiries specific to the content of the NFO requirements, contact the federal awarding agency contact (section G of this NFO). Please limit questions to those regarding specific information contained in this NFO (such as dates, page numbers, clarification of discrepancies, etc.). Questions related to eligibility, or the merits of a specific proposal will not be addressed. The agency anticipates making selections by May 10, 2024 and expects to execute awards by September 6, 2024. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.

This grant provides funding to various organizations, including local governments and nonprofits, to reduce wildfire risks and enhance community resilience in Oregon and Washington through fuels management and fire prevention initiatives.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that protect and restore aquatic habitats and water resources in Wyoming, targeting public institutions, tribal governments, and nonprofits to enhance ecosystem resilience and combat climate change.

This grant provides funding to various organizations, including governments and nonprofits, to preserve and study cultural and paleontological resources in Colorado while promoting community engagement and education.

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofits, and state agencies in New York for urban tree planting projects that enhance green spaces and combat climate change.

This funding opportunity supports collaborative restoration projects in priority forest landscapes across thirteen Southern States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, requiring sponsorship from a State Forester for non-tribal applicants.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to individuals, businesses, and organizations working to improve U.S. fisheries through marketing, infrastructure development, and innovative science or technology initiatives.

This funding opportunity is designed for organizations within the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units Program to support natural resource management and conservation efforts at Edwards Air Force Base in California.