Federal Natural Resources Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that protect and restore aquatic ecosystems on public lands, with a focus on engaging underserved communities and addressing climate challenges.

This funding opportunity is designed for U.S. higher education and nonprofit organizations previously designated as Coral Reef Research Centers to establish institutes that will enhance research, monitoring, and management of coral reef ecosystems in the Atlantic and Pacific regions.

Overview: Island-wide population assessments support compliance with the San Clemente Island (SCI) Integrated Natural Resource Management Plan (INRMP), and also provide a benefit to the black abalone species as required under section 4(a)(3)(B) of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) (16 U.S.C. 35). The SCI INRMP main objective for black abalone is to continue to monitor and support the recovery of the black abalone population in suitable rocky intertidal habitat to increase the population at SCI, which specifically calls for efforts to continue to refine knowledge of, and monitor, the black abalone population and density at SCI. Endangered black abalone are currently present on SCI, managed under the SCI INRMP, and continued critical habitat exemption is still crucial to support the Navys mission on SCI. Thus, it is imperative that the present black abalone population size and density estimates are investigated. Details of the location, abundance, and habitat suitability for endangered black abalone on SCI will assist natural resource managers in conservation of the species, aid in recovery efforts for the species on SCI, and will support ongoing and future Navy operations to support the Mission. Please see the statement of Objectives, provided as a separate document, for a full description of the project.

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to state and local governments, in partnership with nonprofit organizations, for the acquisition and preservation of significant Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War battlefields.

This program provides financial support to federally recognized Tribes for conservation projects that benefit fish, wildlife, and their habitats, focusing on species of cultural significance and promoting local conservation efforts.

The overarching goal of the Risk MAP Program is to enhance flood-resilient communities, including underserved communities. The CTP Program supports this goal by establishing, maintaining, and improving collaborative working relationships; ensuring timely and accurate delivery of data to communities to support flood risk reduction and mitigation; and program ownership. Additionally, CTP supports Risk MAPs goal of ensuring the long-term flood resiliency of communities, including underserved communities. The objectives of the CTP program are primarily to support the mission and objectives of the NFIPs Flood Hazard Mapping Program through FEMAs flood hazard identification and risk assessment programs, including the Risk MAP program. Objectives include: Ensure extensive stakeholder engagement throughout the lifecycle of a project so that stakeholders have access to flood hazard data and risk information to validate and use for community resiliency. Stakeholders in CTP projects typically include community and tribal leaders; business and property owners; regional, tribal, and state partners; and local elected officials. Enhance communities ability to make informed decisions on development using updated information by ensuring it is delivered to communities in a timely manner and on budget. Improve acceptance and use of the flood hazard data and risk information, through delivery of high-quality products to communities. Increase understanding of flood hazard and risk elements, leading to quality partnerships between CTPs and their communities, and between FEMA and CTPs, by providing training and engagement throughout the project.Applicants can submit applications for this funding opportunity through FEMA Grants Outcomes (GO). Access the system at https://go.fema.gov/

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local watershed groups for collaborative projects that improve water sustainability and resource management.

This Program Announcement is issued under the provisions of section 104 of the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 (Public Law 98-242), as amended by Public Laws 101-397, 104-147, 106-374, 109-471, and 11758. Section 104 of the Water Resources Research Act directs the Secretary of the Interior to administer program grants to Institutes established under the provisions of section 104(a) of the Act. Water Resources Research Institutes have been established in each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam. The Institute in Guam also serves the Federated States of Micronesia and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The Institute in Hawaii also serves American Samoa. The addresses of the 54 Institutes are available at https://water.usgs.gov/wrri/index.php. Responsibility for administration of the Water Resources Research Act Program has been delegated to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

This funding opportunity supports Sea Grant programs in enhancing aquaculture knowledge and practices through travel and collaboration with industry and educational partners, benefiting U.S. coastal and Great Lakes communities.

This funding opportunity supports K-12 schools and organizations in Washington and Oregon to create hands-on environmental education projects that promote climate resilience and incorporate Indigenous Knowledge.

This announcement represents an opportunity to enter into a cooperative agreement with an organization for outdoor education and training while accomplishing maintenance on public lands consisting of park maintenance, vegetation management, prescribed burns, landscaping, and similar services. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is seeking organizations that offer challenging education and job-training experience that helps young adults develop the skills they need to lead full and productive lives and offer opportunity for aid with formal post high school education. Statutory Authority: Water Resources Development Act of 2000, Title 33, Part 2339, Section 213(a), Public Law 106-106-541, 114 Stat. 2593 (codified as amended at 33 U.S.C. 2339).

This funding opportunity provides financial support for state and local governments, tribal organizations, nonprofits, and educational institutions to manage and control invasive plant species on public lands in Oregon and Washington.

This grant provides funding for research and conservation projects aimed at combating the devastating effects of a fungal disease on hibernating bat populations in North America, targeting various stakeholders including governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for non-profit organizations to create educational and job-training programs for young adults interested in careers in natural resources management, focusing on hands-on conservation work and environmental stewardship.

The purpose of the Cooperative Agreement is to restore a total of 450 linear feet in two separate reaches with measures to provide structural repair and erosion prevention strategies along the indicated stream at Naval Support Facility Indian Head (NSFIH), located in northwestern Charles County, Maryland. The work shall include all necessary measures to meet the stream restoration efforts to reduce erosion and Nonpoint Source (NPS) pollution. These measures will include installing stream erosion control measures through living shoreline, bolder toe, gabion removal, native plantings, and supporting measures to reduce shoreline erosion. This project will already have all the necessary designs and permitting in place. The Cooperator shall abide by the permits issued by Charles County, the State of Maryland, the US Army Corps of Engineers, and any others.

This program provides funding to support tree planting and urban forestry projects in disadvantaged communities across Georgia, promoting long-term environmental benefits.

This funding opportunity supports projects that preserve historic resources, such as surveys and restorations, benefiting the public and requiring matching funds from the grantee.

This grant provides funding for public and private partnerships to protect and restore wetland habitats in the U.S., benefiting waterfowl and migratory birds through collaborative conservation efforts.

This funding opportunity is designed for academic or institutional partners within the Colorado Plateau CESU network to conduct research on riparian restoration in the Colorado River Basin, focusing on improving ecological health and supporting avian populations.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local, state, and tribal governments, as well as nonprofit organizations, to implement small-scale projects that improve water efficiency and conservation across the United States.