Federal Natural Resources Grants

This funding opportunity supports partnerships to protect and restore wetlands in Mexico, benefiting migratory birds and wildlife through various conservation activities.

This funding opportunity provides financial and technical support to Alaska Native Organizations for the sustainable management and conservation of marine mammals, emphasizing subsistence practices and community engagement.

This program provides funding for research on Earth's near-surface environment, focusing on processes related to water, landscape, and critical zone interactions, aimed at U.S.-based educational institutions and nonprofit organizations engaged in scientific inquiry.

This program provides financial assistance to very-low and low-income homeowners in rural areas who have suffered significant damage to their primary residences due to federally declared disasters, enabling them to repair and restore their homes.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research partnerships focused on assessing and managing polar bear populations in the Beaufort Sea regions, combining scientific and Indigenous knowledge to ensure sustainable subsistence harvests.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, tribes, and water districts in the Western U.S. for small-scale projects that improve water efficiency and conservation.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations in specific CESU regions to assist the Navy in managing and protecting natural resources at military installations in Hawaii, focusing on environmental compliance and conservation efforts.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research and development projects in various scientific and engineering fields, particularly those that align with military and civil missions, and encourages collaboration among universities, non-profits, and small businesses, including participation from minority institutions.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state geological surveys for projects that inventory and analyze mine waste materials to identify critical mineral resources across the United States.

This funding opportunity provides financial and technical support to local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions in U.S. insular areas to protect and restore coral reef ecosystems and natural resources essential for community well-being and economic resilience.

This funding opportunity supports a consortium of academic institutions in the Gulf region to conduct collaborative research on coastal and marine ecosystems, addressing critical environmental challenges and advancing NOAA's mission.

This program provides funding to Gulf Coast state governments to establish research centers that promote ecological restoration and sustainable economic growth in response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

This program provides financial assistance to very small, struggling rural communities in Alabama for essential planning and feasibility studies related to water and waste disposal projects.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to universities, non-profits, and government entities for developing and managing regional coastal observing systems that enhance ocean and Great Lakes data collection and decision-making.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to coordinate and support advisory committees that contribute to the restoration and protection of the Chesapeake Bay, benefiting diverse stakeholders across the watershed.

This program provides financial assistance to private forestland owners for restoring their damaged trees and forest resources after natural disasters, helping to protect soil, water, and wildlife habitats.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for rural communities to develop renewable wood energy systems and innovative wood product facilities, promoting economic growth and forest health.

This funding opportunity is designed for research institutions in Alaska and Colorado to monitor salmon populations, which are crucial for the conservation of the endangered Cook Inlet Beluga Whale at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.

This funding opportunity is designed for research institutions in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest to study and monitor the endangered Cook Inlet beluga whale and its habitat at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, supporting environmental management and compliance with wildlife protection laws.

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based researchers and institutions to conduct fieldwork in Antarctica, focusing on projects that enhance our understanding of the region's environmental and scientific significance while ensuring inclusivity and environmental stewardship.