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Bluff Wetland 60% Design
$300,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Reclamation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 17, 2025

Date Added

Aug 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-federal organizations for advancing the design of a wetland project aimed at improving habitat for endangered fish species in the San Juan River Basin.

Environment
State governments
National Fish Passage Program
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Sep 4, 2025

This grant provides financial and technical support to a wide range of partners, including governments, nonprofits, and private entities, to remove barriers in waterways and restore aquatic habitats, benefiting local communities and ecosystems.

Natural Resources
State governments
Water, Landscape, and Critical Zone Processes
$23,850,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

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 research.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Single Family Housing Rural Disaster Home Repair Grants
$44,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Development)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2024

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.

Agriculture
Individuals
Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) - Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) - Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Engineer Research and Development Center)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This grant seeks innovative commercial solutions from a wide range of organizations to enhance military and civilian infrastructure, focusing on sustainability, energy efficiency, and advanced construction technologies.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Great Lakes Northern Forests Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)
$480,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Geological Survey)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2025

Date Added

Sep 30, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for organizations affiliated with the Great Lakes Northern Forests CESU to collaborate on research that addresses fisheries challenges in the Great Lakes, particularly focusing on habitat mapping and fish stock sustainability.

Natural Resources
Other
Rural Decentralized Water System Grant Program
$6,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Utilities Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2025

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations to create loan and sub-grant opportunities for low to moderate-income households in rural areas to improve their water and wastewater systems.

Environment
Nonprofits
Research Interests of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Air Force Office of Scientific Research)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports fundamental scientific and engineering research that aligns with the needs of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force, targeting academic institutions, nonprofits, and businesses to foster innovations with potential military and industrial applications.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
RESTORE Act Centers of Excellence Research Grants Program
$14,518,510
U.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2026

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

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.

Science and Technology
State governments
SOI - Supporting USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Programs and Partners
$2,500,000
Denali Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2025

Date Added

Sep 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Alaska-based municipal, tribal, and non-profit organizations to enhance USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service programs and build Tribal capacity, including costs for easements and land trusts.

Agriculture
County governments
Special Evaluation Assistance for Rural Communities and Households (SEARCH) Grant
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Development)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2024

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.

Information and Statistics
Nonprofits
Native American Affairs: Emergency Drought Relief for Tribes Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Section 80004
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Reclamation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 14, 2025

Date Added

Jul 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally recognized Indian Tribes in the western U.S. to address immediate drought challenges and improve water resource management.

Natural Resources
Native American tribal organizations
Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) Grants for Tribes and Intertribal Consortia
$1,500,000
Environmental Protection Agency (Environmental Protection Agency)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 12, 2025

Date Added

Sep 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Indian tribes and intertribal consortia for developing and improving solid waste management and recycling infrastructure in their communities.

Environment
Native American tribal organizations
Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP)
$500,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Farm Service Agency)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2024

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

Natural Resources
For profit organizations other than small businesses
F25AS00216 - Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes States - Fiscal Year 2025 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
$800,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Jan 14, 2025

This grant provides funding to state natural resource agencies in the Great Lakes Basin to implement strategies for preventing and managing aquatic invasive species.

Natural Resources
State governments
Wetland Program Development Grants
$900,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 13, 2025

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, tribes, and educational institutions in EPA Region 3 for developing and improving wetland protection and management programs to enhance wetland conservation and restoration efforts.

Environment
State governments
Antarctic Research Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program Support for Fieldwork
$60,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

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.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Great Rivers Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)
$50,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Geological Survey)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2025

Date Added

Aug 9, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for partners of the Great Rivers Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit to conduct research on groundwater nitrate modeling in the Illinois River Basin, addressing critical water quality and ecosystem health issues.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Environmental Security Technology Certification Program
$10,000,000
Environmental Security Technology Certification Program
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 21, 2026

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for businesses, universities, and nonprofits to develop and demonstrate innovative technologies that improve environmental and energy efficiency for the U.S. Department of Defense.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
ERDC Broad Agency Announcement
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Engineer Research and Development Center)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This funding opportunity invites U.S. institutions, including universities and small businesses, to propose innovative research projects that advance technologies and scientific understanding in areas like water management, infrastructure resilience, and environmental restoration, supporting both military and civil objectives.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education