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Explore 1,450 grant opportunities for natural resources initiatives

2025 Southwest Rivers Headwaters Fund
$1,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 7, 2024

Date Added

Oct 31, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for local, state, tribal, and non-profit organizations to restore and protect vital riparian and aquatic habitats in the headwaters of the Colorado and Rio Grande rivers, benefiting key species and promoting sustainable conservation practices.

Recreation
City or township governments
Garden Education Projects in California
$2,000
San Diego Ag in the Classroom (SDAITC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 29, 2024

This grant provides funding and resources to schools in San Diego County to create and enhance garden-based educational projects that integrate various academic subjects through hands-on agricultural learning experiences.

Education
Nonprofits
Town of Telluride Green Grant Program 2025
$40,000
Town of Telluride
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 29, 2024

This program provides funding to individuals, businesses, nonprofits, and government entities in Telluride for projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainability within the community.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Southern Plains Grassland Program 2025
$300,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 29, 2024

This grant provides funding for projects that conserve and restore grasslands and wildlife in the Southern Great Plains, particularly benefiting rural communities and enhancing climate resilience.

Science and Technology
City or township governments
Wolf-Livestock Compensation Grant Program
$600,000
Department of Fish and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2024

This program provides financial compensation to livestock producers for confirmed or probable losses due to wolf attacks, while also encouraging the implementation of nonlethal deterrent strategies to reduce future conflicts.

Agriculture
Small businesses
Pecos Watershed Conservation Initiative
$500,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 10, 2025

Date Added

Oct 28, 2024

This funding opportunity supports projects that restore and sustain rivers, streams, and grasslands in southeastern New Mexico and west Texas, benefiting various wildlife species and encouraging collaboration with landowners and conservation partners.

Environment
Nonprofits
Reptile and Amphibian Conservation Grant Program
$2,500
The Orianne Society
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 21, 2025

Date Added

Oct 25, 2024

This funding initiative provides financial support to graduate students conducting herpetological research focused on the conservation and management of reptiles and amphibians in the southeastern United States.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Division of Boating and Waterways Shoreline Erosion Control Program FY26
$1,000,000
Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 25, 2024

This grant provides financial assistance to local agencies in California for projects aimed at managing coastal erosion and restoring public beaches.

Environment
City or township governments
Wood Utilization Assistance
$300,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Forest Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 11, 2024

Date Added

Oct 25, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations for projects that promote the use of wood products and energy, enhance forest health, and stimulate economic growth in forested communities across the U.S.

Natural Resources
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Planning Grants to improve Water Quality in Minnesota and Wisconsin
$20,000
Mississippi Watershed Management Organization
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 25, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations in Minnesota and Wisconsin for planning projects that improve water quality and watershed management through innovative methods, education, and outreach.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Environmental Education Grant Program 2025
$290,000
Chesapeake Bay TrU.S.t
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 25, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Maryland schools, nonprofits, and community organizations to enhance environmental education and engage students in hands-on learning experiences that promote environmental stewardship.

Environment
City or township governments
2025 Wood Products Infrastructure Assistance Program
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Forest Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 18, 2024

Date Added

Oct 25, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations, including businesses and local governments, for facilities that process wood byproducts from federal and Tribal lands at high risk for wildfires, aiming to enhance ecosystem health and local economies.

Natural Resources
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Request for Pre-Applications for Urban Conservation Projects in Iowa
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Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 25, 2024

This funding opportunity supports cities, counties, and organizations in Iowa to implement urban conservation projects that reduce nutrient pollution and improve water quality through stormwater management and community education.

Agriculture
City or township governments
2025 Community Wood Energy and Wood Innovation Program
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Forest Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 18, 2024

Date Added

Oct 25, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profits, local and tribal governments, and businesses for projects that promote renewable wood energy and innovative wood products, particularly in underserved communities and areas with high unemployment.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
2025 Youth Environmental Education Grant Program
$10,000
Chesapeake Bay TrU.S.t
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 25, 2024

This funding opportunity supports schools, nonprofits, and community groups in the Chesapeake Bay watershed to provide hands-on environmental education for youth and enhance educator training.

Youth
City or township governments
Michigan Coastal Management Program Grant
$500,000
Michigan Department of Environment Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 25, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to help Michigan communities develop resilience against coastal hazards, improve public access to coastal areas, and restore natural resources through projects that prioritize environmental justice and nature-based solutions.

Environment
City or township governments
2025 Rural Development Fund Grant
$100,000
Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 25, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to assist rural communities in Michigan by supporting projects that enhance land-based industries and infrastructure.

Agriculture
City or township governments
Fiscal Year 2025-26 Boating Access Grant Program
$3,000,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 24, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local agencies, Tribes, and nonprofits for projects that improve public access to California's waterways and enhance amenities for recreational boaters.

Environment
Nonprofits
State Park Road Account Program
$5,000,000
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 24, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Minnesota for improving roads that enhance access to state parks and recreational areas, ensuring safer travel for visitors.

Recreation
County governments
2024 Planning Grant for long-term Holistic Improvement in Indiana
$90,000
Indiana Office of Community & Rural Affairs
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 24, 2024

This grant provides funding to Indiana communities for planning projects that promote long-term improvements and address local priorities, requiring a minimum local match of 10% of the total project cost.

Community Development
City or township governments

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