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Natural Resources Grants

Explore 1,550 grant opportunities for natural resources initiatives

Regional Partnerships Initiative
$2,500,000
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local governments, nonprofits, and other organizations in Colorado to create and strengthen partnerships that promote sustainable outdoor recreation and conservation efforts across the state.

Environment
Nonprofits
Green Resiliency Grants
$10,000,000
New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to New York State municipalities and eligible organizations for implementing green infrastructure projects that improve water quality and enhance resilience against flooding and extreme weather events.

Environment
City or township governments
Non-Motorized Trails Grants
$250,000
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and other eligible organizations in Colorado for projects that create, maintain, and enhance non-motorized trails, promoting public access and environmental stewardship.

Recreation
State governments
Forest Restoration & Wildfire Risk Mitigation
$7,200,000
Colorado State Forest Service
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This program provides funding to various organizations in Colorado to reduce wildfire risks and promote forest health in communities at risk, particularly in areas where urban development meets wildland.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
County governments
Heartland 2050 Mini Grant
$330,000
Nebraska Metropolitan Area Planning Agency (MAPA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial and technical support to local governments in Douglas and Sarpy Counties, Nebraska, and the urbanized area of Pottawattamie County, Iowa, for community development projects that promote sustainable growth and improve transportation planning.

Transportation
City or township governments
Landscape Pattern Ridge and Slough in the Florida Everglades
$691,988
U.S. Department of Defense (Fort Worth District)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This grant provides funding for researchers with expertise in the Everglades ecosystem to study and monitor the unique landscape patterns of ridges and sloughs, supporting ecological restoration efforts in the region.

Natural Resources
Exclusive - see details
Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) G25AS00333
$150,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Geological Survey)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 29, 2025

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research on the ecological impacts of climate change on saguaro cacti, aimed at informing conservation strategies in Saguaro National Park, specifically targeting institutions affiliated with the Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Off-Highway Vehicle Grants
Contact for amount
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to government agencies and nonprofit organizations for projects that improve off-highway vehicle trails, enhance safety, and promote environmental sustainability in Colorado.

Recreation
County governments
Land Acquisition
$3,000,000
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 5, 2026

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Colorado municipalities, conservation organizations, and state entities in acquiring land or conservation easements to protect natural resources, enhance outdoor recreation, and preserve wildlife habitats.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Restore Colorado
$100,000
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 10, 2025

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This program provides funding for habitat restoration and conservation projects across Colorado, targeting both public and private lands to enhance ecosystems and support wildlife migration.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)Β 
Contact for amount
Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and other eligible entities for projects that improve pedestrian and bicycle facilities, enhance community quality of life, and promote environmentally sustainable transportation alternatives.

Transportation
City or township governments
Planning and Capacity
Contact for amount
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 5, 2026

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Colorado-based organizations in developing innovative projects that enhance natural resource conservation, outdoor recreation, and community engagement, particularly focusing on equity and climate resilience.

Environment
City or township governments
Wetlands for Wildlife Grants
$1,121,000
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This grant provides funding for projects that restore and enhance wetlands and riparian areas in Colorado, benefiting waterfowl and improving public hunting opportunities, and is open to various organizations, including government agencies and nonprofits.

Environment
State governments
Dry Season Prey Concentrations
$234,143
U.S. Department of Defense (Fort Worth District)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 28, 2025

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for researchers with expertise in ecology and aquatic fauna to study prey concentrations in the Everglades, supporting the restoration of wading bird populations and the broader ecosystem.

Environment
Exclusive - see details
Projects Bill Grants
$10,000,000
Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to public and private entities for significant water-related projects in Colorado that address regional supply challenges and are not eligible for other funding sources.

Natural Resources
State governments
Community Parks & Trails Grant
$25,000
Portage Park District
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides funding to villages and townships in Portage County for community projects that improve public parks and trails while preserving natural resources.

Recreation
City or township governments
Colorado Assistance Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities Grant
$30,000,000
Colorado Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to small or disadvantaged public water systems in Colorado for projects that address emerging contaminants in drinking water, ensuring safer water for their communities.

Environment
Special district governments
Wastewater Facility Planning Grants
$20,000
Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to small public wastewater treatment systems in Nebraska, helping communities with populations under 10,000 assess and improve their wastewater infrastructure to meet regulatory requirements.

Environment
City or township governments
Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund (DWSRF)
Contact for amount
Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides low-interest loans and loan forgiveness to public water systems in Nebraska for projects that improve drinking water infrastructure and ensure compliance with health standards.

Environment
City or township governments
Fishing is Fun Program
$700,000
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides financial support to local governments, conservation groups, and nonprofits in Colorado to improve fishing access and enhance aquatic habitats for public angling.

Natural Resources
City or township governments

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