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Explore 1,593 grant opportunities for natural resources initiatives

Oyster Pads and Wave Trip at Long Bird Island, Houston Ship Channel
$533,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Fort Worth District)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 5, 2026

Date Added

Dec 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research on oyster pads and wave trip systems to enhance coastal resilience and habitat restoration in the Houston Ship Channel, specifically targeting academic and research partners within designated Cooperative Ecosystem Study Units.

Natural Resources
Exclusive - see details
Cooperative Institute in the Northern Gulf of America (CINGA)
$100,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2026

Date Added

Dec 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports academic institutions in the Gulf of America region to conduct interdisciplinary research on climate adaptation, coastal resilience, and ecosystem management in collaboration with NOAA.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Irrigation Company Financial Sustainability Pilot Grant
Contact for amount
Colorado River District Community Funding Partnership
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 15, 2026

Date Added

Dec 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to irrigation companies in Western Colorado for developing capital improvement plans and conducting rate studies to enhance their long-term sustainability and infrastructure management.

Natural Resources
Exclusive - see details
Surface Water Efficiencies Program
Contact for amount
Idaho Water Resource Board (IWRB)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 4, 2025

This program provides funding to various water management entities in the Eastern Snake River Plain to implement projects that improve surface water efficiency and reduce demand.

Environment
Nonprofits
Rare Earth Elements Demonstration Facility
$134,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (National Energy Technology Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 5, 2026

Date Added

Dec 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S. academic institutions and domestic entities to develop a facility that processes and refines rare earth elements from various materials, enhancing the domestic supply chain and reducing reliance on foreign sources.

Energy
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Grant
$5,000
South Carolina Forestry Commission (SCFC)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Dec 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to rural volunteer fire departments in South Carolina to improve their wildfire management and suppression capabilities, particularly in areas where urban and wildland environments meet.

Natural Resources
Special district governments
Community Engagement for the California Satellite Methane Project: Third-Party Administrator Grant Solicitation
$2,375,000
California Air Resources Board
State

Application Deadline

Jan 13, 2026

Date Added

Nov 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit and government organizations in California to engage and educate communities about methane emissions using satellite data, promoting climate action and environmental justice.

Environment
Nonprofits
Accelerating Natural Climate Solutions (NCS) in the United States
$1,666,667
Allen Family Philanthropies
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Nov 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based nonprofit organizations, universities, and government entities in developing innovative solutions to overcome barriers to implementing Natural Climate Solutions for climate mitigation.

Environment
Nonprofits
Feasibility Awards
$20,000
Rainforest Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2025

This funding opportunity assists conservation organizations in tropical and subtropical regions to assess and strengthen plans for creating or expanding protected areas, ensuring the preservation of biodiversity and carbon storage.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Biodiversity Grants
$200,000
Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game (DFG)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 26, 2025

Date Added

Nov 24, 2025

This program provides funding to various public and nonprofit entities in Massachusetts to support projects that enhance local biodiversity and promote sustainable ecosystems through 2026.

Environment
Nonprofits
Protected or Conserved Area Creation Awards
Contact for amount
Rainforest Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2025

This funding supports nonprofit organizations working to establish and expand protected areas in tropical and subtropical ecosystems, focusing on biodiversity preservation and community engagement.

Environment
Nonprofits
VHCB Water Quality Grant
$50,000
Vermont Housing and Conservation Board (VHCB)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 9, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This program provides financial support to Vermont farms and eligible non-farm entities for capital improvements that enhance on-farm water quality and reduce nutrient runoff.

Environment
Nonprofits
Archeological Inventory Survey of Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument (FLFO), Phase 2
$62,747
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 20, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports archaeological surveys and educational initiatives at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, targeting county governments, Native American tribes, and educational institutions to enhance the documentation and preservation of cultural resources.

Natural Resources
County governments
FY26 Guidelines for Brownfield Assessment Grants (Community-wide Assessment Grants)
$500,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 28, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and nonprofit organizations for assessing and revitalizing contaminated properties to promote economic growth and improve community health.

Environment
State governments
FY26 Guidelines for Brownfield Assessment Grants (Community-wide Assessment Grants for States and Tribes)
$2,000,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 28, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state agencies and Tribal nations for assessing and planning the redevelopment of contaminated properties, particularly in communities affected by economic disinvestment and environmental issues.

Environment
Native American tribal organizations
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
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
FY26 Guidelines for Brownfield Assessment Grants (Assessment Coalition Grants)
$1,500,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 28, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to coalitions of local governments and nonprofits to assess and plan the cleanup and revitalization of contaminated properties in underserved communities across the country.

Environment
State governments
Louisiana Outdoors Forever
$1,078,650
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF)
State

Application Deadline

May 4, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This program provides funding to state agencies, local governments, and nonprofits for projects that enhance, restore, or preserve Louisiana's natural landscapes and recreational areas.

Environment
Nonprofits
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

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