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Leopold Conservation Award - California
$10,000
Sand County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This award recognizes and rewards California farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners for their exceptional land stewardship and conservation efforts that enhance soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitats.

Environment
Individuals
Leopold Conservation Award – New Mexico
$10,000
Sand County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant honors private landowners in New Mexico who demonstrate exceptional voluntary conservation practices that enhance natural resources, offering a $10,000 prize to inspire sustainable land management.

Environment
Individuals
Leopold Conservation Award - Minnesota
$10,000
Sand County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This award recognizes and rewards Minnesota farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners who demonstrate exceptional stewardship in soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat conservation on their working lands.

Environment
Individuals
Leopold Conservation Award - Mississippi
$10,000
Sand County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This award recognizes and rewards Mississippi landowners who implement outstanding conservation practices to enhance soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat on their agricultural or forest lands.

Environment
Individuals
Antarctic Research Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) Support for Fieldwork
$60,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based researchers and institutions conducting essential fieldwork in Antarctica to advance scientific understanding of the region and its global interactions, while promoting inclusivity and innovative outreach.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Antarctic Research Not Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) Field Support
$60,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and Tribal Nations in conducting innovative Antarctic research that does not require field support, focusing on laboratory work, data analysis, and modeling to enhance understanding of Antarctic processes and their global implications.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
F25AS00228 Candidate Species Conservation Fund
$500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation projects for at-risk species in the U.S. by providing financial assistance to a diverse range of applicants, including nonprofits, educational institutions, and government entities, to implement proactive measures that prevent species from needing federal protection.

Natural Resources
State governments
Marine Geology and Geophysics
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This program provides funding for researchers studying the geological and geophysical aspects of oceans and large lakes, focusing on processes like underwater volcanism, sediment dynamics, and marine hazards.

Science and Technology
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
Arctic Research Opportunities
$50,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S.-based researchers to study the Arctic's environment and communities, with a focus on collaboration with Indigenous peoples and advancing understanding of Arctic change and its global impacts.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY2026 Clean Ohio Fund Green Space Conservation Program
$37,500,000
Public Works Commission
State

Application Deadline

Aug 29, 2025

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, park districts, and nonprofit organizations in Ohio for the acquisition and preservation of open spaces and riparian corridors to protect natural environments and enhance public access.

Environment
City or township governments
Clean Water Legacy Partners Grant Program
$250,000
Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and Tribal governments in Minnesota for projects that protect and restore the state's water resources, including initiatives like clean water workshops and stormwater filtration systems.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Louis J. Appell, Jr., Preservation Fund for Central Pennsylvania
$15,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations in Central Pennsylvania for the preservation and protection of culturally significant properties through restoration and public education initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Apache Corporation Tree Grant Program
Contact for amount
Apache Corporation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This program provides trees to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in the U.S. to support large-scale environmental conservation and restoration projects.

Environment
Nonprofits
2025 Natural Community Conservation Planning Local Assistance Grant Program
$576,000
Department of Fish and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Jul 17, 2025

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public agencies, tribes, and non-profit organizations in California for projects that preserve and enhance fish and wildlife habitats through the implementation of conservation plans.

Environment
Nonprofits
Virginia Grant Program
Contact for amount
Virginia Environmental Endowment
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2025

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This grant provides funding for projects in Virginia that improve water quality, promote land conservation, enhance environmental education, and address emerging environmental challenges.

Environment
Nonprofits
Oil and Gas Well Capping Pilot Initiative
$7,555,327
California Workforce Development Board (CWDB)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 7, 2024

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to county governments in Kern and Los Angeles Counties for training programs that prepare workers to safely cap abandoned oil wells, ensuring compliance with environmental and safety regulations.

Natural Resources
County governments
Drinking Water Planning and Design Funds for PFAS Treatment
$4,600,000
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2025

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Minnesota communities for the planning and design of treatment systems to address PFAS contamination in public drinking water supplies.

Environment
City or township governments
Time Land Purchase Grant Program
$100,000
This is My Earth (TiME)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This grant provides financial support to conservation NGOs worldwide for purchasing and protecting land that is vital for biodiversity and at risk of destruction.

Environment
Nonprofits
Forestry and Forested Land Protection in Maryland
$755,300
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations and community groups in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, to support projects that enhance forest conservation, reforestation, and ecological restoration efforts.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

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