Grants for State governments - Natural Resources

The FY 2025 MARFIN grant aims to fund research and development projects that enhance the sustainability and management of marine fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the South Atlantic states.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and nonprofit organizations in Maryland, West Virginia, and select areas of Pennsylvania for early-stage projects focused on watershed restoration and planning to improve water quality and promote environmental sustainability.

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Texas for building or improving public boat ramps and related facilities to enhance recreational boating access.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local water-resource agencies for improving groundwater monitoring and management across the nation.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for Maryland-based organizations to plan and develop resilient energy systems that enhance sustainability and community resilience against climate impacts.

The National Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program (BREP) - FY2025 aims to fund innovative research and development projects that reduce bycatch of non-target species in fisheries, promoting sustainable practices and protecting marine ecosystems.

This program provides funding to publicly owned wastewater treatment plants to upgrade their systems for better nitrogen removal, improving water quality in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

The 2025 Regional Ecosystem Research (RER) Program grant, offered by NOAA's NCCOS, aims to fund research projects that enhance understanding of species' habitat usage and connectivity in Marine Protected Areas, with the goal of improving conservation efforts and management plans, particularly in line with the 30x30 initiative.

This funding opportunity is designed to assist Virginia communities in improving their flood preparedness and resilience against climate change impacts through vulnerability assessments and action-oriented projects.

This program provides funding to public and non-profit organizations in Texas to support sustainable community forestry initiatives that promote healthy urban and community forests.

This funding opportunity supports Colorado non-profits and government entities in collaborating on conservation and recreation planning to enhance outdoor experiences and engage underrepresented communities.

This grant provides funding to coalitions in Arizona to implement significant systems changes that improve community health and wellbeing over a three-year period.

This funding opportunity supports Arizona-based coalitions of multiple organizations in planning systemic change projects that improve community wellbeing.

This program provides funding to rural fire departments with populations of 10,000 or less to help them purchase essential wildland firefighting equipment.

This program provides an opportunity for project sponsors to receive expert feedback on their water quality restoration or protection project ideas before applying for funding to address nonpoint source pollution.

This funding program provides financial support to New York State municipalities and organizations for projects focused on waste reduction, recycling, and managing household hazardous waste, helping them implement sustainable practices.

This program provides matching funds to local governments, nonprofits, and tribes in Colorado to replace high-water-use turf with water-efficient landscapes, promoting water conservation and community engagement.

This grant provides financial assistance to local governments and authorities in Minnesota for investigating and cleaning up contaminated sites to promote redevelopment and increase property tax revenue.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and territorial coastal management programs to develop innovative projects that address coastal hazards, ocean resources, and wetlands, with a focus on equity and inclusion for underserved communities.