Federal Natural Resources Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative projects that develop and pilot new technologies for processing critical minerals and materials essential for U.S. energy and industrial competitiveness.

This funding opportunity is designed to support domestic industrial facilities in recovering critical minerals and materials from byproducts, enhancing the U.S. supply chain and reducing reliance on foreign sources.

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.

This funding opportunity is designed for research institutions affiliated with the Great Rivers Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit to assess water availability and nitrate movement in the Illinois River Basin.

This grant provides funding to seafood processors for expanding their capacity to process invasive wild-caught catfish, supporting rural economic development and environmental sustainability.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for various organizations to implement prevention and control measures against the invasive golden mussel in Western U.S. waters, focusing on ecological protection and public awareness.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative projects in Mauritania that enhance public access to information on government revenues, aiming to improve fiscal transparency and accountability in sectors like natural gas, mining, and fisheries.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public water systems serving populations of 10,000 or more, helping them improve their resilience against natural disasters, extreme weather, and cybersecurity threats.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and school districts for ecological restoration projects and educational initiatives aimed at enhancing native landscapes and wildlife habitats in the Willamette Valley.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. states, territories, and eligible Indian tribes for implementing approved plans to prevent and manage invasive aquatic species.

This grant provides funding for organizations and individuals to restore wetlands and protect permafrost near Fort Wainwright, Alaska, using nature-based engineering solutions.

This funding opportunity supports U.S. institutions and organizations in conducting research and projects that enhance agricultural productivity, sustainability, and food security across various critical areas in agriculture and food sciences.

This program provides competitive funding to state and territorial water research institutes to support applied research and outreach that addresses local and national water resource challenges.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to enhance communication and coordination between the EPA and federally recognized Tribes and Alaska Native Villages on air quality issues, helping them participate in regulatory activities and uphold their sovereignty.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for various conservation and resource management projects aimed at improving military training lands in Alaska, benefiting eligible organizations and individuals involved in environmental stewardship and recreational access.

This grant provides funding for researchers with expertise in the Everglades ecosystem to study and monitor the unique landscape patterns of ridges and sloughs, supporting ecological restoration efforts in the region.

This funding opportunity is designed for researchers with expertise in ecology and aquatic fauna to study prey concentrations in the Everglades, supporting the restoration of wading bird populations and the broader ecosystem.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research on the ecological impacts of climate change on saguaro cacti, aimed at informing conservation strategies in Saguaro National Park, specifically targeting institutions affiliated with the Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to improve transparency and governance in Malawi's mining sector and public debt management.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to the National Association of Counties Research Foundation to strengthen partnerships between county governments and the Department of Defense, enhancing military readiness through improved land management and conservation practices.