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Natural Resources Grants

Explore 1,594 grant opportunities for natural resources initiatives

Whale Tail Grants
$50,000
California Coastal Commission
State

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Date Added

Oct 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, public agencies, school districts, and California Native American tribes in creating educational and stewardship projects that connect communities to the coast and ocean, particularly those with limited access to coastal resources.

Environment
Nonprofits
ISGP 1 Aquatic Invasive Species Spread Prevention or Boat Decontamination
$250,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Dec 17, 2025

Date Added

Oct 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and academic institutions in New York State for projects aimed at preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species through education, outreach, and direct action initiatives.

Environment
City or township governments
The Rochester Garden Grants Program
$1,000
Rochester Public Works Department
Local

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Oct 10, 2025

This program provides funding to residents, schools, and community organizations in Rochester, Minnesota, to create gardens that support pollinators and improve water management.

Environment
Nonprofits
ISGP 2 Invasive Species Rapid Response and Control
$250,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Dec 17, 2025

Date Added

Oct 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports municipalities, non-profits, and academic institutions in New York State to combat the ecological and economic impacts of invasive species through various control, research, and restoration projects.

Environment
City or township governments
Invasive Species Grant Program
$250,000
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 17, 2025

Date Added

Oct 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities, academic institutions, and non-profit organizations in New York State for projects that prevent and manage the impact of invasive species on local ecosystems.

Environment
Nonprofits
Conservation Education Grant Program
$2,500
Ohio Forestry Association Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 10, 2025

This program provides financial support for small-scale conservation education projects in Ohio, aimed at individuals and organizations that promote awareness and understanding of forest resources and their environmental and economic significance.

Education
Nonprofits
ISGP 4 Restoration and Resiliency
$250,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Dec 17, 2025

Date Added

Oct 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions in New York State for projects that restore native ecosystems and enhance resilience against invasive species.

Environment
City or township governments
ISGP 3 Terrestrial and Aquatic Research
$250,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Dec 17, 2025

Date Added

Oct 10, 2025

This grant provides funding for New York-based municipalities, nonprofits, and educational institutions to conduct research on invasive species, focusing on their management and ecological impacts.

Environment
City or township governments
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Statewide Public Access Grant Program
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Oct 9, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to municipalities, nonprofits, and conservation organizations in Pennsylvania for improving public access to fishing and boating facilities across the state.

Recreation
City or township governments
Reclamation and Development Grants Program (RDGP) Planning Grants
$75,000
Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Montana-based local governments, tribal entities, and state agencies for planning projects that restore natural resources affected by resource extraction and address critical environmental needs.

Environment
County governments
MassWildlife Habitat Management Grant Program
$75,000
Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for habitat improvement projects on conserved private and municipal lands in Massachusetts, aimed at enhancing wildlife habitats and promoting biodiversity.

Environment
Nonprofits
Reclamation and Development Grants Program (RDGP) Project Grants
$500,000
Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2025

This grant provides financial assistance to Montana cities, counties, tribal governments, and state agencies for projects that restore natural resources or address urgent environmental issues related to mineral development and other critical state needs.

Environment
County governments
Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF)
Contact for amount
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2025

This program provides low-interest loans to states and eligible entities for various water quality improvement projects, including wastewater treatment and stormwater management, to enhance public health and environmental sustainability.

Environment
Nonprofits
The Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee (IGBC) Funding Program
$43,000
Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2025

This funding program provides financial support for projects that promote the recovery and conservation of grizzly bear populations and habitats in the western U.S., targeting nonprofit organizations, local governments, and agencies involved in bear conservation efforts.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Clean Boats, Clean Waters Grants
$3,000
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 7, 2025

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Michigan for educational projects aimed at preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species through community outreach and engagement.

Environment
Nonprofits
Canoe Access Development Fund
$5,000
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community groups and organizations in Western Pennsylvania to develop and improve safe and accessible canoe and kayak access sites on local rivers and streams.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Wildlife Viewing Grants Program
$5,000
Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 4, 2026

Date Added

Oct 6, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations for projects that enhance public wildlife viewing opportunities and promote conservation of Georgia's nongame wildlife and habitats.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Rhode Island Local Agriculture and Seafood Act (LASA) Grants
$20,000
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 6, 2025

This program provides funding to support the growth and marketing of local food and seafood producers in Rhode Island, prioritizing small, beginning, women, and veteran farmers and fishers.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Environmental Research & Education Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Environmental Research & Education Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 6, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative research projects that improve sustainable solid waste management practices, focusing on climate change, emerging contaminants, and materials recycling.

Environment
Nonprofits
Virginia Fishery Resource Grant Program
Contact for amount
Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 5, 2026

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This program provides funding for innovative projects that enhance Virginia's coastal fishery resources, specifically targeting individuals in the fishing industry who seek to improve conservation and efficiency through practical initiatives.

Natural Resources
Individuals

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