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

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Alaska Sustainable Salmon Fund
$2,500,000
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
John Z. Duling Grant Program
$25,000
TREE Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This program provides funding for innovative research and technology projects that enhance the work of arborists, focusing on areas like plant propagation, selection, and establishment.

Environment
Nonprofits
Nature Based Climate Action Program
$50,000
The Lumpkin Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits and educational institutions in East Central Illinois that implement nature-based projects to combat climate change and enhance biodiversity through ecological practices like tree planting and prairie restoration.

Environment
Nonprofits
H. Hovnanian Family Foundation Environmental Grants
$35,000
H. Hovnanian Family Foundation (HHFF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations working to improve environmental resilience and sustainability in Armenia through initiatives that promote awareness, resource management, and community engagement.

Environment
Nonprofits
L-A-D Foundation Grant Program
$10,000
L-A-D Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 22, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations and public entities to support projects that conserve the natural and cultural resources in the Missouri Ozarks.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Community Climate Action Grant Program
$267,750
Orange County North Carolina
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 12, 2024

This program provides funding to public entities, nonprofit organizations, and small businesses in Orange County, North Carolina, to implement innovative projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance climate resilience for local communities.

Environment
County governments
CY2025/FY2026 Chesapeake and Coastal Grants Gateway - Outcome 4: Environmental Education
$100,000
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This grant provides funding to non-profits, schools, and government agencies to develop environmental education projects that empower students and communities to protect Chesapeake and coastal ecosystems.

Education
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
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
2026 Landscape Scale Restoration Grant Program
$240,000
Idaho Department of Lands (IDL)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborative restoration projects in Idaho's rural forest landscapes, targeting improvements in ecosystems, wildlife habitats, and water quality, and is available to state and local governments, tribal entities, non-profits, and educational institutions.

Environment
Native American tribal organizations
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
Application schedule varies. Check the IDNR Grant Opportunities for application periods: https://dnr.illinois.gov/grants.html
$4,000,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to various organizations and groups in Illinois for projects aimed at reducing water pollution from nonpoint sources, such as agricultural runoff and urban stormwater.

Natural Resources
Individuals
A Tree for Every Delawarean
$40,000
Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This grant provides funding for various organizations in Delaware to support tree planting initiatives that enhance climate resilience and promote environmental justice.

Environment
State governments
Sacramento Valley Floodplain Enhancement for Salmon and Shorebirds
$500,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, governments, and educational institutions to restore floodplain habitats in the Sacramento Valley, benefiting both juvenile Chinook salmon and migratory shorebirds.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
2026 Solid Waste Grant Program
Contact for amount
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This program provides funding to Kansas counties, municipalities, universities, and certain private entities for projects that promote waste reduction, recycling, and public education in line with sustainable waste management practices.

Environment
County governments
Noxious Weed Trust Fund Grant Program
$75,000
Montana Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This program provides funding to support collaborative weed management projects among counties, local communities, researchers, and educators in Montana.

Natural Resources
County governments
Land Acquisition and Conservation
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania 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
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
Pioneer Funding Track
$600,000
Binational Agricultural Research and Development Fund (BARD)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative agricultural research projects that foster collaboration between U.S. and Israeli researchers, addressing practical challenges in various agricultural sectors.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Kingman Rangers Workforce Development Program
$467,211
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 10, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations that will create job opportunities and training for local residents while improving the environmental conditions of Kingman and Heritage Islands through ecological restoration and community engagement activities.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits