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Explore 1,430 grant opportunities for natural resources initiatives

FY 26 CD Education Mini Grant
$3,000
Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation-focused educational initiatives for youth in Montana, providing resources for schools, educators, and community groups to promote environmental awareness and stewardship.

Education
County governments
Parks and Parkways Tree Planting Grant
$207,000
Greater New Orleans Foundation (GNOF)
Private

Application Deadline

May 30, 2025

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Orleans Parish for citywide tree planting projects, contributing to the goal of planting 40,000 new trees by 2030.

Environment
Nonprofits
The St. Joe Community Foundation Grant
$50,000
The St. Joe Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Bay and Walton counties, Florida, for projects that enhance quality of life through cultural arts, education, environmental stewardship, and healthcare initiatives.

Arts
Nonprofits
Land and Water Conservation Grant 2026
$2,000,000
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Jun 25, 2025

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments in Maryland for outdoor recreation projects, including land acquisition and the development or renovation of recreational facilities.

Recreation
State governments
Boating Access: Invasive Mussel Response Grant
$1,000,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and tribal governments managing boating facilities in California to enhance their efforts in preventing the spread of invasive mussels and protecting water resources.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Engagement and Restoration Mini Grant Program
$5,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small-scale environmental restoration and community engagement projects in Maryland and West Virginia, specifically aimed at empowering underrepresented groups and organizations with limited resources.

Environment
Nonprofits
Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) - Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) - Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Engineer Research and Development Center)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This grant seeks innovative commercial solutions from a wide range of organizations to enhance military and civilian infrastructure, focusing on sustainability, energy efficiency, and advanced construction technologies.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
ERDC Broad Agency Announcement
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Engineer Research and Development Center)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This funding opportunity invites U.S. institutions, including universities and small businesses, to propose innovative research projects that advance technologies and scientific understanding in areas like water management, infrastructure resilience, and environmental restoration, supporting both military and civil objectives.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Water Treaty Grant Program
$280,000,000
Texas Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

May 22, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This grant provides financial assistance to agricultural producers in 14 Texas counties who have experienced water losses due to Mexico's non-compliance with a water treaty, helping them recover from the impacts on their farming operations.

Environment
Individuals
Granite State Clean Fleets Grants
$750,000
New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES)
State

Application Deadline

May 23, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This program provides funding to New Hampshire public entities and eligible private organizations to replace older diesel vehicles and equipment with cleaner alternatives, reducing harmful emissions and promoting sustainable transportation.

Environment
City or township governments
American Keystone Species
$20,000
National Geographic Society
Private

Application Deadline

May 23, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation and research projects focused on key species that significantly impact ecosystems, culture, or economy in the U.S., particularly those led by local communities and incorporating Indigenous knowledge.

Environment
Individuals
Advancing Tribal Conservation Easements
$50,000
First Nations Development Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Tribal governments for acquiring conservation easements on trust lands, enabling them to protect and manage their lands according to Indigenous values while ensuring long-term sustainability.

Environment
Native American tribal organizations
2026 Solid Waste Grant Program
Contact for amount
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This program provides funding to Kansas counties, municipalities, universities, and certain private entities for projects that promote waste reduction, recycling, and public education in line with sustainable waste management practices.

Environment
County governments
Native Food Sovereignty Grant
$40,000
First Nations Development Institute
Private

Application Deadline

May 14, 2025

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Tribal and Native-controlled initiatives that promote self-determination in food systems, focusing on community empowerment, cultural heritage, and intergenerational knowledge.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Boulder County Strategic Fuels Mitigation Grant Program
$225,500
Boulder County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This grant provides funding for community-based forest management and fire mitigation projects in Boulder County, focusing on enhancing safety, protecting water sources, and promoting ecological resilience.

Environment
County governments
Antarctic Research Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program Support for Fieldwork
$60,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based researchers and institutions to conduct fieldwork in Antarctica, focusing on projects that enhance our understanding of the region's environmental and scientific significance while ensuring inclusivity and environmental stewardship.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
NFWF Central Appalachia Habitat Stewardship Program
$500,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations working to restore and sustain forests and freshwater habitats in Central Appalachia, benefiting native wildlife and engaging local communities in conservation efforts.

Environment
Nonprofits
MDOT Urban Tree Program Grant
$5,000
Maryland Department of Transportation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community organizations in Maryland to plant native trees in urban areas affected by transportation projects, focusing on enhancing tree canopies and addressing environmental justice issues.

Environment
City or township governments
Natural Resource Management - Lane County Youth Services
$175,000
U.S. Department of Defense (U.S.ACE Portland District)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 23, 2025

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This grant provides funding for organizations to engage adjudicated youth in Lane County, Oregon, in conservation and restoration projects, helping them earn credits, fulfill community service, and gain job readiness skills.

Natural Resources
State governments
Vertebrate Pest Control Research Program
$200,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 23, 2025

This program provides funding for research and educational projects aimed at improving methods to control vertebrate pests that threaten California's agriculture, environment, and public safety.

Agriculture
Individuals

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