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Natural Resources Grants

Explore 1,601 grant opportunities for natural resources initiatives

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
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
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 cityโ€™s attractions and resources.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
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
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
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
Community Impact Grant Program - Round 12
$200,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
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
Crop-Animal Systems Research Program
$1,000,000
Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
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
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
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
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
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

Not specified

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
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
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
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

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