Federal Natural Resources Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research on oyster pads and wave trip systems to enhance coastal resilience and habitat restoration in the Houston Ship Channel, specifically targeting academic and research partners within designated Cooperative Ecosystem Study Units.

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.

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.

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 U.S. academic institutions and domestic entities to develop a facility that processes and refines rare earth elements from various materials, enhancing the domestic supply chain and reducing reliance on foreign sources.

This funding opportunity supports archaeological surveys and educational initiatives at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, targeting county governments, Native American tribes, and educational institutions to enhance the documentation and preservation of cultural resources.

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.

This funding opportunity supports academic institutions in the Gulf of America region to conduct interdisciplinary research on climate adaptation, coastal resilience, and ecosystem management in collaboration with NOAA.

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 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.

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

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and nonprofit organizations for assessing and revitalizing contaminated properties to promote economic growth and improve community health.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state agencies and Tribal nations for assessing and planning the redevelopment of contaminated properties, particularly in communities affected by economic disinvestment and environmental issues.

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.

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.

This grant provides funding to tribal natural resource agencies in the Great Lakes Basin to develop and implement plans for managing and controlling aquatic invasive species.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for ecological restoration projects aimed at improving wetland habitats and water quality in the Maumee Area of Concern, specifically targeting organizations involved in environmental conservation and restoration efforts.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that assist rural communities in improving their water and wastewater systems through technical training and resources.