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Federal Natural Resources Grants

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National Outreach and Communications Program
$26,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to a wide range of organizations, including governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions, to promote recreational fishing and boating participation while enhancing conservation and safety efforts.

Recreation
State governments
Recreation Economy for Rural Communities Planning Assistance Program (RERC)
Contact for amount
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This program provides planning assistance to rural towns and small communities in the U.S. to strengthen their outdoor recreation economies and revitalize their downtown areas through expert consultation and strategic planning.

Recreation
City or township governments
High-Risk Research in Biological Anthropology and Archaeology
$35,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 23, 2019

This program provides funding for researchers in biological anthropology and archaeology to explore innovative and high-risk projects that could lead to significant scientific advancements.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Fiscal Year 2027 National Sea Grant College Program Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship
$97,200
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 22, 2026

Date Added

Mar 3, 2026

This fellowship provides funding for graduate and professional students to gain hands-on experience in marine policy by working in legislative or executive offices in Washington, D.C.

Education
Individuals
The Conservation Stewardship Program
Contact for amount
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 16, 2025

This program provides financial rewards to agricultural producers in Montana who implement conservation practices that improve natural resources while maintaining land productivity.

Agriculture
Individuals
Archaeometry
$700,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 27, 2024

This program provides funding for researchers to develop advanced techniques and laboratory services that enhance archaeological science.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Landscape Pattern Ridge and Slough in the Florida Everglades
$691,988
U.S. Department of Defense (Fort Worth District)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

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.

Natural Resources
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Schofield Barracks Vegetation Management and Berm Maintenance, Oahu, HI
$1,629,061
U.S. Department of Defense (Alaska District)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for state and local governments, Indian tribes, non-governmental organizations, and individuals to manage vegetation and maintain berms on military training lands in Oahu, Hawaii, ensuring safety and environmental compliance.

Natural Resources
State governments
FY 2026 Ocean Technology Transition Program
$1,200,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

Mar 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for universities, nonprofits, and government entities to develop and operationalize advanced ocean and coastal observing technologies that enhance data collection and environmental monitoring.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Water & Waste Disposal Technical Assistance & Training Grants
$35,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Development)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

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.

Environment
Nonprofits
F25AS00290 FY 2025 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund Traditional Conservation Grants Program Region 6
$756,753
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. state agencies for conservation projects that aid in the recovery of endangered and threatened species in the Rocky Mountain region.

Environment
State governments
Solid Waste Management Grants
$4,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Development)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, public bodies, academic institutions, and Native American Tribes to deliver technical assistance and training for improving solid waste management and reducing environmental pollution in rural communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
2026 REPI Challenge
$20,000,000
Department of Defense
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, conservation organizations, and private entities to protect military readiness and environmental resources by addressing land use conflicts and preserving habitats near Department of Defense installations.

Environment
State governments
Piscataqua Region Environmental Planning Assessment (PREPA) Grant Program
$15,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities and watershed organizations in the Piscataqua Region for projects that improve water quality, protect natural resources, and enhance climate resilience.

Environment
City or township governments
Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plan
$150,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2025

This grant provides federal funding to U.S. states, territories, and Indian tribes to help manage and control invasive aquatic species that threaten ecosystems and local economies.

Natural Resources
State governments
Plant Protection Act Section 7721 Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention Program
$400,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and federal agencies, tribal nations, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions for projects that protect U.S. agriculture and natural resources from harmful plant pests and diseases.

Agriculture
State governments
Prevention, Control, and Mitigation of Harmful Algal Blooms Program
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 14, 2026

Date Added

Mar 16, 2026

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based organizations in developing and testing technologies to prevent and mitigate the harmful effects of algal blooms on coastal and freshwater ecosystems.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NOAA Great Lakes Fish Habitat Restoration Partnership Grants
$30,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial and technical support for habitat restoration projects aimed at protecting and restoring native fish populations in the Great Lakes region.

Environment
Nonprofits
FY25 Bureau of Land Management Cultural and Paleontological Resource Management- Bureau wide
$30,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that preserve and enhance access to cultural and paleontological resources on public lands, targeting state and local governments, educational institutions, tribal organizations, and nonprofit groups.

Environment
State governments
Plant Protection Act Section 7721 National Clean Plant Network Program
$8,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 6, 2025

This program provides funding to universities, agricultural agencies, and non-profit organizations to develop and distribute disease-free plant materials, ensuring the health of U.S. specialty crops and enhancing agricultural competitiveness.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education