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Coastal Competitive Grants Program
$250,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions for projects that protect coastal habitats, improve public access, and enhance community resilience along the Illinois Lake Michigan shoreline.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
F26AS00006 2026 Multistate Conservation Grant Program Announcement
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 22, 2025

Date Added

Jul 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports state fish and wildlife agencies, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions in developing regional and national conservation projects that enhance wildlife management and promote hunting and recreational shooting participation.

Natural Resources
State governments
Open Space and Watershed Land Acquisition Grant Program
Contact for amount
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
State

Application Deadline

Nov 3, 2025

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to municipalities, nonprofit land conservation organizations, and water companies in Connecticut for acquiring land designated as open space or vital for water supply.

Environment
City or township governments
Community Partnership Grant Program
Contact for amount
Mountain Recreation Metropolitan District
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This program provides in-kind support to nonprofit organizations in Western Eagle County, Colorado, to enhance recreational opportunities and community engagement for local residents.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Recreational Trail Grant 
Contact for amount
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to various organizations and agencies in Kansas for the development and maintenance of recreational trails and related facilities, promoting outdoor activities for all users.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Transportation Alternatives Program 
Contact for amount
Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This program provides federal funding to local governments, schools, and non-profits for projects that improve pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, enhance environmental and historic sites, and promote safe routes for students in Kansas communities.

Transportation
City or township governments
Adirondack Park and Catskill Park Community Smart Growth Grant Program – Round 8 2025
$300,000
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2025

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for municipalities and nonprofit organizations to implement community development projects that promote smart growth and environmental protection in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks.

Environment
County governments
Neighborhood Reinvestment Program
Contact for amount
County of San Diego
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

Date Added

Jul 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations and public agencies in San Diego County for projects that enhance community well-being, safety, and economic opportunities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Brandon Community Foundation Grant Program
$10,000
Brandon Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofit organizations in Brandon, South Dakota, that are working on projects to improve community well-being in areas such as arts, health, education, and public safety.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Swisher Community Fund Grants
$1,500
Community Foundation of Johnson County (CFJC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 14, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities that enhance community wellness, education, and engagement for residents of Swisher, Iowa.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Somers Greater Together Community Fund
$10,000
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving (HFPG)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and municipalities in Somers, Connecticut, for projects that promote youth engagement, community activities, environmental initiatives, and cultural programming, benefiting local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Quality of Life of Residents in Orleans and Paoli
Contact for amount
Orange County Community Foundation, Inc. (OCCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community initiatives that enhance the quality of life for residents in the towns of Orleans and Paoli, Indiana, focusing on areas such as education, health, arts, and youth services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Toledo Walleye Hockey Club’s Wishing Well Fund
$10,000
Greater Toledo Community Foundation (Walleye Wishing Well Fund)
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2025

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that create programs promoting health and wellness through physical activity for youth in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan.

Youth
Nonprofits
Cultural And Natural Resources Support At The Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California
$300,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2025

Date Added

Jul 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to enhance cultural and natural resource management at a major Marine Corps training facility in California, focusing on archaeological collections and wildlife protection programs.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
2026 Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant
$7,200,000
New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to public and nonprofit entities in New Mexico for projects that improve outdoor trails and infrastructure, promoting access to nature and enhancing community health and well-being.

Recreation
Native American tribal organizations
New Salem Community Foundation Grant
$984,000
North Dakota Community Foundation (NDCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 29, 2025

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities for community-enhancing projects in Morton County, particularly in New Salem and surrounding areas.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Grant County Community Foundation Grant Program in North Dakota
$147,500
North Dakota Community Foundation (NDCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 13, 2025

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in Grant County, North Dakota, for community projects that enhance local quality of life and benefit a broad range of residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Flasher Area Community Foundation Grants
$138,446
North Dakota Community Foundation (NDCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 13, 2025

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community projects that enhance the quality of life in southern Morton County, North Dakota.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Oliver County Community Foundation Grant Program
$25,000
North Dakota Community Foundation (NDCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2025

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Oliver County, North Dakota, to support community-focused projects that enhance the quality of life for local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Powers Lake Area Community Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
North Dakota Community Foundation (NDCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 29, 2025

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations and government agencies in the Powers Lake area for community projects that enhance public services and improve quality of life.

Community Development
Nonprofits