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Grants for Small businesses - Natural Resources

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Healthy Soils Competitive Fund
$50,000
Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 4, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Maryland farmers and agricultural organizations for innovative practices that improve soil health and promote agroforestry initiatives.

Environment
Individuals
Community Funding Hubs for Resilience and ʻĀina Stewardship
$300,000
Hawaii University of Hawaiʻi
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 11, 2025

This grant provides funding to establish local hubs that will assist community organizations in Hawaii with managing projects focused on environmental resilience and stewardship.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Colorado Outdoor Equity Grant
$100,000
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 11, 2024

This funding opportunity supports organizations that provide outdoor education and recreation experiences to underserved youth and families in Colorado, aiming to enhance access and representation for marginalized communities in outdoor activities and conservation efforts.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
High-Risk Research in Biological Anthropology and Archaeology
$35,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 23, 2019

This program provides funding for researchers in biological anthropology and archaeology to explore innovative and high-risk projects that could lead to significant scientific advancements.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nature-Based Approaches for Concentrate and Salinity Management
$250,000
Water Research Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research on using constructed wetlands to effectively manage reverse osmosis concentrate and salinity, targeting researchers, academic institutions, and organizations focused on water treatment solutions.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Livestock Operator Fire and Flood Assistance Program
$250,000
Arizona Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 3, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to livestock operators in Arizona for rebuilding essential infrastructure damaged by wildfires or flooding, helping them maintain agricultural productivity and economic stability.

Agriculture
Individuals
Responsive Grant
$15,000
Foundation for Seacoast Health
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 22, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community partnerships in specific New Hampshire and Maine communities to address urgent health needs and improve the well-being of residents, particularly focusing on mental health, healthy aging, and caregiver support.

Health
City or township governments
Restore Grant Program
$25,000
Zero Foodprint
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This program provides financial support to farmers and ranchers in California, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington for implementing regenerative agricultural practices that enhance soil health and sequester carbon.

Agriculture
Individuals
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
Energy Impact on Wyoming Economy Study
Contact for amount
Wyoming Energy Authority (WEA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 28, 2025

This grant provides funding for a comprehensive economic impact study of Wyoming's energy industry, targeting researchers, universities, government entities, and private industry capable of analyzing both fossil fuels and renewable energy sectors.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Reusable Beverage Containers Infrastructure Grant Program (FY 2022-23)
$23,750,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 4, 2024

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, tribal entities, and for-profit businesses in California to establish a deposit-return system for reusable glass beverage containers, promoting a sustainable circular economy.

Environment
Small businesses
Oregon Conservation & Recreation Fund
$25,000
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance conservation and outdoor recreation in Oregon, particularly those addressing drought impacts, and is open to a variety of eligible organizations, including tribes, nonprofits, and local governments.

Environment
Nonprofits
RiverSmart Homes Landscaping Installation Program
$2,170,000
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This grant provides funding for organizations to install green infrastructure on residential properties in Washington, DC, to reduce stormwater pollution and promote sustainable landscaping practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
The Conservation Stewardship Program
Contact for amount
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 16, 2025

This program provides financial rewards to agricultural producers in Montana who implement conservation practices that improve natural resources while maintaining land productivity.

Agriculture
Individuals
Rush County Nature Preservation Fund Grant
Contact for amount
Rush County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2026

This grant provides funding for small to mid-sized organizations in Rush County, Indiana, to support projects focused on environmental conservation, native species preservation, and community engagement in nature-related initiatives.

Environment
Nonprofits
Nevada Foundation Seed Program
Contact for amount
Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This program provides free native seeds to Nevada-based producers and researchers for ecological restoration and scientific research, promoting sustainable seed production and enhancing local biodiversity.

Agriculture
Individuals
Regenerative Farmer Network Grant
$50,000
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 18, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to Michigan farmers to create networks that promote and implement sustainable agricultural practices, enhancing soil health and ecological stewardship.

Agriculture
Individuals
Transformative Impact Grants
$85,000
Heart of Maine United Way
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 26, 2024

This funding opportunity supports collaborative initiatives by nonprofit organizations, schools, and municipalities in specific Maine counties to create sustainable programs that improve the lives of children and youth facing various challenges.

Recreation
City or township governments
​ Forest Business Accelerator Program
$15,000
Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This program provides support and resources to U.S.-based startups and seed-stage businesses in the forest and wood industries, focusing on innovative uses of low-grade wood and underutilized forest materials to enhance economic resilience and sustainability in the Northern Forest region.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Organics Management Grant
$2,500
Dane County Department of Waste & Renewables (W+R)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 5, 2026

This funding opportunity supports community-led projects in Dane County that aim to reduce organic waste through composting, food recovery, and educational initiatives.

Environment
Nonprofits