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Biodiversity Conservation Grant
$75,000
National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to enhance pollinator habitats on public lands across the United States, encouraging community involvement and education in biodiversity conservation efforts.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Women’s Fund Grant in Spencer County
$5,000
Community Foundation Alliance
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government agencies that serve the residents of Spencer County, Indiana, focusing on projects in areas such as arts, education, health, and community development.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Open Space
$1,000,000
King County Parks
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 10, 2025

This funding program provides financial support for projects in King County that restore river ecosystems, improve public access, and promote awareness of the importance of river corridors, targeting local governments, nonprofits, and tribal organizations.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Tourism Grant Program
$10,000
Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Sep 2, 2024

The Iowa Tourism Grant Program, funded by the Iowa Economic Development Authority, offers grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 to Iowa-based tourism-related entities for marketing initiatives, meetings, and events that align with IEDA's marketing plan, with a total of $300,000 available for projects to be implemented in the 2025 fiscal year.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Land and Water Conservation Fund 
Contact for amount
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 16, 2025

This program provides matching funds to state and local governments in Kansas for the acquisition and development of public outdoor recreation areas and facilities, promoting healthier communities and preserving natural spaces.

Recreation
State 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
Division of Boating and Waterways Shoreline Erosion Control Program FY26
$1,000,000
California 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
Keweenaw Community Foundation Grant
$10,000
Keweenaw Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to various organizations in Michigan's Copper Country to address community needs, including historical preservation, environmental sustainability, and youth services.

Community Development
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
Competitive Grants Program
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of Teton Valley
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

Date Added

Dec 17, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofits, government entities, and school districts that serve the communities of Teton Valley, Idaho, and Alta, Wyoming, to support projects that enhance community wellbeing and address local needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Lewisville Community Center Program Grant
$5,000
Shallow Ford Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations for community enrichment programs at the Mary Alice Warren Community Center in Lewisville, North Carolina, focusing on cultural, artistic, and educational activities for local residents.

Arts
Nonprofits
Initiative Foundation’s Joy & Connection Grant
$7,500
Initiative Foundation (IF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, school districts, and local governments in Central Minnesota for community-led projects that promote joy, social connections, and healing among residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
FY24-25 Recreational Trails Program - Motorized
$2,000,000
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 2, 2026

Date Added

Jun 30, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, non-profits, and other organizations in Florida for the development and maintenance of motorized recreational trails and related facilities.

Recreation
City or township governments
Tire-Derived Aggregate Grant Program
$500,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 16, 2024

This grant provides funding to California-based entities for infrastructure projects that utilize recycled tire materials to reduce landfill waste and promote sustainable construction practices.

Transportation
City or township governments
New York Statewide Investment in More Swimming Initiative (NY SWIMS)
$10,000,000
New York State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation (NYS OPRHP) and Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 15, 2024

This initiative provides funding to municipalities and Indian Nations in New York State to build or improve swimming facilities in underserved communities, promoting safe access to swimming.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Collaborative Capacity Program for Forests & Communities - Standard Grants
$75,000
National Forest Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This grant provides funding to support collaborative projects that enhance wildfire resilience, forest health, sustainable recreation, and rural economic development in communities adjacent to National Forest System lands.

Environment
Native American tribal organizations
Tourism Marketing Grant Program
$10,000
Kansas Department of Commerce (Kansas Tourism)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for new marketing initiatives aimed at boosting tourism in Kansas, targeting not-for-profit organizations, for-profit businesses, government agencies, and other eligible entities involved in promoting travel destinations.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
FY25 Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant
$500,000
Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to Massachusetts municipalities for acquiring and developing parkland, focusing on enhancing recreational opportunities and climate resilience, particularly in underserved communities.

Environment
City or township governments
CFMJC Competitive Grant Program
$100,000
Community Foundation of Madison & Jefferson County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 4, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies that implement projects benefiting the residents of Jefferson County, Indiana, with a focus on innovative, collaborative, and preventative initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits