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Grants for Special district governments - Natural Resources

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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
Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects
$125,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Reclamation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 2, 2026

Date Added

Mar 6, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, tribes, and water districts in the Western U.S. for small-scale projects that improve water efficiency and conservation.

Natural Resources
State governments
Land and Water Conservation Fund
Contact for amount
South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks
State

Application Deadline

Apr 10, 2026

Date Added

Feb 9, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in South Dakota for the development and improvement of public outdoor recreational facilities.

Recreation
City or township governments
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 and organizations in Florida for projects that reduce pollution from stormwater and other nonpoint sources to protect the state's water resources.

Environment
City or township governments
Reclamation and Development Grants Program (RDGP)
$500,000
The Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation
State

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This program provides funding to Montana cities, counties, tribal governments, and state agencies for projects that restore natural resources affected by mineral development or address urgent environmental needs.

Natural Resources
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
Clean Vessel Act Grant
Contact for amount
Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department (FWC)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 17, 2026

Date Added

Dec 18, 2025

This program provides funding to marinas, boatyards, and public agencies in Vermont to improve facilities for managing recreational boater waste, ensuring cleaner waterways and better services for boaters.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
MAELC Education Grant
$25,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Mar 20, 2026

This funding opportunity supports schools, nonprofits, and educational institutions in Minnesota to enhance agricultural education programs and develop future leaders in agriculture, food, and natural resources.

Education
Nonprofits
Wisconsin Assessment Monies (WAM) Brownfield Assessment Grant Program
$75,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2027

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This program provides funding to local governments and eligible organizations in Wisconsin to conduct environmental assessments of brownfield sites, facilitating their redevelopment and revitalization.

Environment
City or township governments
Orphan or Abandoned Well Plugging Grant Program
$1,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to municipalities, nonprofits, and other organizations in Pennsylvania for the cleanup and sealing of orphaned or abandoned oil and gas wells to protect public health and the environment.

Environment
City or township governments
Overflow Sewer Grants and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grants Program
Contact for amount
New Mexico Environment Department Construction Programs Bureau
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2024

This program provides full funding for municipalities to undertake projects that improve sewer systems and promote stormwater reuse.

Environment
City or township governments
2026 Community Wood Energy and Wood Innovation Program
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Forest Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 22, 2026

Date Added

Feb 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for rural communities to develop renewable wood energy systems and innovative wood product facilities, promoting economic growth and forest health.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Lake Erie Community Grant Program
$750,000
Ohio Lake Erie Commission
State

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Mar 24, 2026

This program provides funding for environmental restoration and education projects in Ohio's Lake Erie watershed, focusing on community engagement and addressing ecological challenges.

Environment
Nonprofits
Habitat Enhancement and Restoration
Contact for amount
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 11, 2023

This funding opportunity supports a variety of habitat restoration and enhancement projects across California, aimed at protecting wildlife and improving ecological health, and is available to organizations capable of implementing such initiatives.

Environment
State governments
Land and Water Conservation Fund
$3,000,000
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Jun 24, 2026

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments in Maryland for outdoor recreation projects, including land acquisition and the development or renovation of recreational facilities.

Recreation
City or township governments
Greenways, Trails and Recreation Grant Program
$250,000
Pennsylvania Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA)
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2026

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofits, and educational institutions in Pennsylvania for projects that enhance public parks, trails, and recreational spaces, promoting environmental conservation and community well-being.

Environment
City or township governments
Residential Septic System Education and Maintenance Program
$50,000
Western Montana Conservation Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports the development and expansion of septic system maintenance programs in Western Montana to improve water quality and promote best practices among homeowners.

Environment
City or township governments
Forest Economy Program
$1,000,000
Northern Border Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This program provides funding to support community development, workforce training, and sustainable business initiatives in the forest-based economy of rural areas in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont.

Natural Resources
State governments
Community Water Quality Improvement Grant
$75,000
Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 29, 2026

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Delaware-based non-profit organizations, community groups, and homeowner associations for projects that improve water quality in impaired watersheds through innovative and sustainable practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
CAFO Enhanced Nutrient and Methane Management Program
$21,000,000
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 15, 2024

This program provides funding to Soil and Water Conservation Districts to help CAFO-permitted farmers improve manure management practices, reduce methane emissions, and enhance nutrient conservation.

Agriculture
Special district governments