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Grants for Special district governments - Natural Resources

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NFWF Long Island Sound Futures Fund
$1,500,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions in the Long Island Sound region to implement projects that restore and protect the environment, improve water quality, and engage communities in conservation efforts.

Environment
Nonprofits
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
Urban & Community Forestry Program Development Grants
$40,000
Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2024

This grant provides funding to state and local governments in Montana for professional services to develop projects that conserve and manage the state's renewable resources.

Environment
City or township governments
Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant
Contact for amount
Montana Disaster and Emergency Services (MT DES)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 19, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments and tribal entities to implement projects that reduce the risk of flood damage to buildings insured under the National Flood Insurance Program.

Natural Resources
County governments
Building Better Forecasts: Improving Utility Demand Models with Climate, Development, and Socioeconomic Insights
$200,000
Water Research Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for researchers to improve water demand forecasting models by incorporating insights from climate, socioeconomic factors, and land use, ultimately helping utilities better plan for future water needs.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Community Water Quality Improvement Grant Program
$75,000
Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 24, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, community groups, and homeowners' associations in Delaware for projects that improve water quality in developed areas through innovative and sustainable practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
NYS RSFI Grant Program 2024 Round 2
$5,000,000
New York Department of Agriculture and Markets
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that improve school meal preparation using New York State farm products, reduce food insecurity, and promote workforce development in the food industry for eligible non-profits, municipalities, school districts, and educational service boards.

Agriculture
City or township governments
Clean Air Program (CAP)
$25,000,000
Colorado Energy Office (CEO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides funding to industrial and manufacturing companies, local governments, and public-private partnerships in Colorado to help reduce air pollution by supporting the purchase and installation of emission reduction equipment.

Energy
County governments
Basic and Economic Infrastructure Grants
$1,000,000
South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 10, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and public service entities in South Carolina for improving essential water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure to promote public health and economic growth.

Infrastructure
Special district governments
Clean Energy Grants
$2,500,000
Washington State Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for a variety of clean energy projects in Washington state, prioritizing initiatives that benefit overburdened communities and enhance grid resilience.

Energy
State governments
Recreational Trail Grant 
Contact for amount
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to various organizations and agencies in Kansas for the development and maintenance of recreational trails and related facilities, promoting outdoor activities for all users.

Recreation
Nonprofits
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
The 2025 Transportation for Youth to County and Local Fairs Program
$350,000
New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to governmental entities, not-for-profit organizations, and tribal organizations to transport youth to county and local agricultural fairs, promoting education and community engagement in agriculture.

Agriculture
City or township governments
PECO Green Region Open Space Grant Program
$10,000
PECO
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities and nonprofit organizations in southeastern Pennsylvania to enhance and protect open spaces, improve public access to nature, and support environmental quality initiatives.

Environment
Special district governments
Park and Recreational Facility Construction (PARC)
$2,800,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Illinois for the construction and rehabilitation of public recreational facilities, ensuring long-term benefits for community parks and recreation infrastructure.

Recreation
City or township governments
Developing a Robust Framework for PFAS Source Identification and Characterization
$150,000
Water Research Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This grant provides funding for research projects that develop methods to identify and characterize sources of PFAS contamination in water, aimed at helping utilities and regulators improve environmental monitoring and compliance strategies.

Environment
Nonprofits
Water Quality Management Planning Grant
$550,000
North Carolina Environmental Quality (NCDEQ)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to regional councils and planning organizations in North Carolina for projects aimed at improving water quality, particularly in underserved communities.

Environment
City or township governments
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Boating Access Program
Contact for amount
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 27, 2023

This grant provides funding to local governments in Mississippi to develop or improve public boating access facilities on lakes and rivers.

Recreation
City or township governments
Colorado Assistance Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities Grant
$30,000,000
Colorado Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to small or disadvantaged public water systems in Colorado for projects that address emerging contaminants in drinking water, ensuring safer water for their communities.

Environment
Special district governments
Dam Removal Design and Implementation Block Grant
$1,250,000
Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the design and removal of dams in Vermont, aimed at improving water quality and enhancing public access to waterways.

Environment
Nonprofits