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Natural Resources Grants

Explore 1,550 grant opportunities for natural resources initiatives

Colorado Water Plan Grants
$36,700,000
Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2025

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides funding to various entities, including local governments and nonprofits, to support projects that improve water management and conservation efforts across Colorado.

Natural Resources
State governments
Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund (CWSRF)
Contact for amount
Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides low-interest loans and matching grants to Nebraska municipalities for improving wastewater treatment facilities and sanitary sewer systems to address public health and environmental concerns.

Environment
City or township governments
Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA)
$10,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to rural fire departments in Illinois to enhance their firefighting capabilities through the purchase of essential equipment and materials.

Safety
City or township governments
Brownfields Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund
$1,500,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides no-interest or low-interest loans to municipalities in Illinois for the cleanup of contaminated sites that have already been assessed and have an approved remediation plan.

Environment
City or township governments
Boat Access Area Development (BAAD)
$200,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Illinois for developing and improving public access areas for boats and canoes on state waterways.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Coastal Competitive Grants Program
$250,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions for projects that protect coastal habitats, improve public access, and enhance community resilience along the Illinois Lake Michigan shoreline.

Natural Resources
City or township 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
Wastewater/Stormwater Loans and Drinking Water Loans
Contact for amount
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides low-interest loans to local governments and entities in Illinois for improving wastewater, stormwater, and drinking water infrastructure to enhance public health and environmental quality.

Environment
City or township governments
Certified Local Government (CLG) GrantS Program
$150,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Certified Local Governments in Illinois to develop and improve their local historic preservation initiatives.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Bike Path Grant Program (BIKE)
$200,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments in Illinois for the development and improvement of public, off-road bicycle paths and related facilities to promote safe and accessible biking.

Recreation
City or township governments
Strengthening Transparency and Governance in Malawis Extractive Industry and Public Debt Management
$781,854
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Malawi)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 25, 2025

Date Added

Jul 26, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to improve transparency and governance in Malawi's mining sector and public debt management.

International Development
Nonprofits
Rural Economic Action Plan Grant Program
$150,000
Oklahoma Water Resources Board
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to small Oklahoma communities and public entities for essential water and wastewater infrastructure projects, prioritizing those with limited resources and populations of 7,000 or fewer.

Infrastructure
County governments
Contra Costa County Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund 2026
Contact for amount
Contra Costa County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies in Contra Costa County to enhance fish and wildlife resources through habitat improvement, public education, and scientific research projects.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
F26AS00006 2026 Multistate Conservation Grant Program Announcement
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 22, 2025

Date Added

Jul 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports state fish and wildlife agencies, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions in developing regional and national conservation projects that enhance wildlife management and promote hunting and recreational shooting participation.

Natural Resources
State governments
Support Local Capacity with Counties to Enhance Military Readiness
$1,350,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Washington Headquarters Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 23, 2025

Date Added

Jul 25, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to the National Association of Counties Research Foundation to strengthen partnerships between county governments and the Department of Defense, enhancing military readiness through improved land management and conservation practices.

Environment
Exclusive - see details
Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Tribal Cultural Resources Funding Program
$750,000
California Ocean Protection Council (OPC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to California Native American tribes for projects that address the impacts of sea level rise on their cultural resources and ancestral lands.

Natural Resources
Native American tribal organizations
County Agricultural Inspector Grant
$500,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This grant provides financial support to counties in Minnesota for their agricultural inspectors to effectively manage and control noxious weeds, ensuring the protection of public health, the environment, and agricultural resources.

Agriculture
County governments
Securing Fair and Reliable Critical Mineral Supply Chains
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Labor (Bureau of International Labor Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 26, 2025

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working to eliminate child and forced labor in critical mineral supply chains in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Indonesia, promoting fair labor practices and compliance with international standards.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Growing Tribal Economies Through Forest Market Innovations
$500,000
First Nations Development Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally recognized Tribes, Alaska Native Villages, and Alaska Native corporations to develop innovative forest market solutions that promote environmental stewardship and strengthen Tribal economies.

Natural Resources
Native American tribal organizations
Native American Affairs: Technical Assistance to Tribes for Fiscal Year 2025
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Reclamation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 28, 2025

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally recognized Tribes in the western United States to enhance their water management and security through various projects and initiatives.

Natural Resources
Native American tribal organizations

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