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Natural Resources Grants

Explore 1,430 grant opportunities for natural resources initiatives

Cumberland Plateau-Southern Appalachians Stewardship Fund
$750,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions in the Cumberland Plateau and Southern Appalachians to restore ecosystems, improve habitats, and promote sustainable agricultural practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Watershed Stewardship Program (CWSP) Grant
$12,000
Portland Bureau of Environmental Services
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2025

This program provides funding to community groups in Portland for projects that improve local watersheds and promote environmental education and stewardship.

Environment
Nonprofits
RiverHealth Stewardship Program
$30,000
Clackamas Water Environment Services (WES)
Local

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

May 14, 2025

This program provides funding to community groups, schools, nonprofits, and businesses in the Portland Metropolitan Area and Clackamas County for projects that improve local watersheds through ecological restoration, stormwater management, and community engagement.

Environment
Nonprofits
Conservation Partners Program
$1,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local and state governments, tribal entities, and educational institutions to promote conservation practices and technical assistance for farmers and ranchers on private working lands.

Environment
Nonprofits
Open Ocean Research Grant Program
$20,000
Global Fishing Watch (GFW)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports researchers and small teams working on innovative projects that utilize Global Fishing Watch data to improve ocean conservation and fisheries management worldwide.

Environment
Individuals
U.S. Embassy Lusaka Public Diplomacy Section Annual Program Statement
$40,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Zambia)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 12, 2025

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations and educational institutions to implement projects that promote U.S.-Zambia cultural exchange and address key issues like mining, media transparency, and entrepreneurship.

Business and Commerce
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Land Acquisition Program
$3,000,000
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 11, 2025

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This program provides funding to Colorado cities, counties, and conservation organizations for acquiring land to protect natural areas and improve public access to outdoor spaces.

Environment
City or township governments
Community Impact Program
$2,000,000
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 11, 2025

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Colorado communities and organizations for the development and maintenance of outdoor spaces, such as parks and trails, to improve public access to nature.

Environment
City or township governments
Colorado Outdoor Regional Partnerships Initiative (RPI)
$50,000,000
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to Colorado-based nonprofit organizations and government entities to create or support diverse coalitions focused on preserving natural resources and enhancing outdoor recreational opportunities across the state.

Environment
Nonprofits
RESTORE Colorado Program (Restoration and Stewardship of Outdoor Resources and the Environment)
$4,500,000
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 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
Nonprofits
City of Sacramento Community Action Grant
$3,000
City of Sacramento
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to community organizations in Sacramento for projects that protect and improve local water quality by preventing stormwater pollution.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Transaction Cost Assistance Program (TCAP)
Contact for amount
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to nonprofit land trusts in Colorado to help cover the costs of establishing conservation easements, making it easier for landowners to protect their land from development.

Environment
Nonprofits
FCTA Expending or Matching Grant
Contact for amount
Fernley Convention & Tourism Authority (FCTA)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Fernley, Nevada, to initiate or expand tourism-related projects and activities that promote the city’s attractions and resources.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Southeast Aquatics Fund
$500,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits, government agencies, and educational institutions in the southeastern U.S. to improve aquatic habitats and water quality, particularly for endangered species and key river basins.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Impact Grant Program - Round 12
$200,000
Dept of Environ Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit community organizations and Tribal groups in New York State to address environmental and public health challenges in disadvantaged communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
2026 Climate Smart Agriculture Program
$150,000
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This program provides funding to Massachusetts agricultural operations to enhance climate resilience, improve sustainability, and boost food safety and energy efficiency through various eligible projects.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation (2025)
$1,500,000
CA Natural Resources Agency
State

Application Deadline

Jul 16, 2025

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for local, state, and federal agencies, as well as nonprofit organizations, to implement projects that improve the environment and mitigate the impacts of transportation infrastructure in California.

Environment
Nonprofits
Crop-Animal Systems Research Program
$1,000,000
Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 10, 2025

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects that integrate crop and animal systems to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability in the U.S. food system.

Agriculture
County governments
E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation Grant Spring Cycle
Contact for amount
E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the greater metropolitan Oklahoma City area for impactful and sustainable community projects.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Management, Species, Nuisance Wildlife Management (RAM Number: FXSBA53256122) and Management, Species, Black and Brown Bear Study, (RAM Number: FXSBA53256120), Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska
$190,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Alaska District)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 27, 2025

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for states, local governments, tribes, and organizations to conduct wildlife management studies focused on minimizing human-wildlife conflicts and ensuring ecological balance at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska.

Environment
State governments

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