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F25AS00317 Crane Creek Lacustuary Restoration
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 23, 2026

Date Added

Nov 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for ecological restoration projects aimed at improving wetland habitats and water quality in the Maumee Area of Concern, specifically targeting organizations involved in environmental conservation and restoration efforts.

Environment
State governments
Recreation Passport Grants
$150,000
Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Feb 4, 2025

This program provides funding to Michigan local governments for developing and renovating public outdoor recreation facilities to enhance community parks and recreational spaces.

Recreation
City or township governments
HRE Local Stewardship Planning Round 47
Contact for amount
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and nonprofit organizations in New York State for planning projects that improve environmental stewardship and resilience within the Hudson River Estuary Watershed.

Environment
Nonprofits
Kansas State Revolving Fund
Contact for amount
Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to municipalities in Kansas for improving drinking water and wastewater infrastructure to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and enhance water quality.

Environment
City or township governments
Water and Wastewater Funding Program
$5,500,000
Arkansas Department of Agriculture
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for a variety of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, aimed at local governments, utilities, and organizations working to improve public water supply, sewer systems, and related environmental initiatives in Arkansas.

Environment
City or township governments
Grey to Green Fund
$50,000
Boulder County Office of Sustainability, Climate Action, and Resilience (OSCAR)
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 3, 2026

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local organizations in Boulder County to transform impervious urban areas into green spaces that enhance ecological resilience and address climate equity.

Environment
Small businesses
2025 Wildfire & Forest Resilience Directed Grant Program
$10,000,000
Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports public agencies, nonprofits, and tribal entities in California's Sierra-Cascade Region to implement wildfire prevention and forest resilience projects that benefit vulnerable communities.

Natural Resources
State governments
FY 2024 2026 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), National Marine Fisheries Service
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 30, 2024

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects and research aimed at sustainable fisheries management, protected species recovery, and marine ecosystem enhancement, targeting a wide range of applicants including educational institutions, nonprofits, and government entities.

Environment
State governments
Cooperative Fire Protection Assistance Grant
$25,000
North Dakota Forest Service
State

Application Deadline

Mar 6, 2026

Date Added

Dec 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to fire departments in North Dakota to enhance their firefighting capabilities and improve public safety, particularly in rural areas.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Special district governments
Round 11a Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) Agricultural Conservation Acquisition Grants
$500,000
California Department of Conservation (DOC)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This program provides funding to California cities, counties, nonprofits, and tribes to permanently protect agricultural lands from urban development, promoting environmental sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Agriculture
State governments
Wastewater Facility Planning Grants
$20,000
Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to small public wastewater treatment systems in Nebraska, helping communities with populations under 10,000 assess and improve their wastewater infrastructure to meet regulatory requirements.

Environment
City or township governments
Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects (Small Storage Program)
$30,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Reclamation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local water authorities, Indian tribes, and other eligible entities for small-scale water storage projects that improve water management and resilience in the Western United States, Alaska, and Hawaii.

Natural Resources
State governments
The Wild and Scenic Rivers Fund
$200,000
Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This program provides funding to local organizations and governments in Colorado to develop strategies for protecting river resources without federal designation, supporting projects like planning and restoration efforts.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Texas Nonpoint Source Management Program (RFGA)
Contact for amount
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Texas State Soil & Water Conservation Board
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This program provides funding to organizations and local governments in Texas to develop and implement strategies that reduce pollution from diffuse sources, helping to protect and restore water quality in various watersheds.

Environment
State governments
FY26 Guidelines for Brownfield Cleanup Grants
$4,000,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 28, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible local and state governments, tribes, and nonprofit organizations for cleaning up contaminated properties they own, helping to revitalize communities affected by pollution and disinvestment.

Environment
City or township governments
Hazard Mitigation Assistanceย 
Contact for amount
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 16, 2025

This funding provides financial support to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments for projects that enhance community resilience and reduce risks from future disasters following a presidential disaster declaration.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
State governments
Land Acquisition
$3,000,000
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 5, 2026

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Colorado municipalities, conservation organizations, and state entities in acquiring land or conservation easements to protect natural resources, enhance outdoor recreation, and preserve wildlife habitats.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
RESTORE Colorado Program (Restoration and Stewardship of Outdoor Resources and the Environment)
$4,500,000
Colorado Department of Natural Resources, Colorado Parks and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports large-scale habitat restoration and stewardship projects across Colorado, targeting organizations and agencies dedicated to improving ecosystem health and wildlife resilience on public and private lands.

Environment
City or township governments
Town of East Hampton Water Quality Improvement Grant
Contact for amount
Town of East Hampton (Natural Resources Department)
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 16, 2026

Date Added

May 31, 2024

This grant provides funding to East Hampton Town departments, villages, nonprofits, and commercial entities for projects that improve local water quality through pollution reduction and habitat restoration initiatives.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
The Community Culvert Grant Program
$1,000,000
Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 9, 2026

Date Added

Nov 12, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities and tribal governments in Massachusetts for the modernization and repair of small culverts to improve transportation, ecological health, and climate resilience.

Environment
City or township governments