Federal Natural Resources Grants

This grant provides funding for universities and research institutions to conduct innovative projects that improve agricultural productivity and sustainability while addressing key challenges in the U.S. food supply chain.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research on avian influenza in wild bird populations, specifically targeting partners affiliated with the North Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit.

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 provides financial support to U.S.-based educational institutions and nonprofit organizations to develop and implement environmental education programs that enhance public understanding and promote stewardship of environmental issues.

This program provides funding to states, tribes, and water management entities in the Western U.S. to develop tools and systems that improve water management and address challenges related to water supply and climate variability.

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 program provides funding to support community development, workforce training, and sustainable business initiatives in the forest-based economy of rural areas in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, as well as nonprofit conservation organizations partnering with them, to improve water management and enhance drought resilience in the western United States and U.S. territories.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research and management projects focused on conserving Chinook and Chum salmon in the Yukon River, with an emphasis on community engagement and capacity building among local residents.

This grant provides funding for researchers studying Earth's near-space environment, including its atmospheric and magnetic interactions, to improve understanding of space weather and its impacts on society.

This grant provides funding to various organizations, including governments and nonprofits, to support projects that protect and restore wetlands and upland habitats, benefiting migratory bird populations across the United States.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a wide range of organizations, including private companies and research institutions, to develop and commercialize technologies that improve the domestic supply chain for essential minerals and materials critical to national security and energy systems.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for large-scale water recycling projects in drought-prone areas of the Western United States, aimed at improving water supply reliability and sustainability.

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based researchers and institutions conducting transformative fieldwork in Antarctica, focusing on interdisciplinary studies that enhance understanding of global systems and promote scientific collaboration.

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects and research aimed at sustainable fisheries management, protected species recovery, and marine ecosystem enhancement, targeting a wide range of applicants including educational institutions, nonprofits, and government entities.

This grant provides funding for various organizations and entities to engage in collaborative conservation projects that protect and restore wetlands and habitats vital for migratory birds and wildlife across Canada.

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations and public entities for training and education in ecological restoration techniques, focusing on restoring native habitats and engaging local communities in the Willamette Valley, Oregon.

This grant provides funding for innovative projects and research that support NOAA's mission goals, particularly in climate adaptation and mitigation, targeting educational institutions, non-profits, and other organizations involved in environmental science and education.

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to host international scholars for academic programs focused on critical themes like critical minerals, digital transformation, and economics, fostering global understanding and collaboration.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local water authorities, Indian tribes, and other eligible entities for small-scale water storage projects that improve water management and resilience in the Western United States, Alaska, and Hawaii.