Federal Natural Resources Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a wide range of organizations, including businesses and governments, to promote innovative uses of wood in construction and energy, helping to manage forest resources sustainably while boosting local economies.

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of public and private entities in developing innovative projects that promote environmental sustainability and resilience on military installations across the United States.

This grant provides funding to state and local governments, tribal entities, and nonprofit organizations to acquire and protect historically significant battlefield lands from the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War.

This funding provides financial support to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments for projects that enhance community resilience and reduce risks from future disasters following a presidential disaster declaration.

This grant provides funding for projects that utilize aerial LiDAR technology to improve snowpack monitoring and water supply forecasts in the Western United States, targeting a variety of eligible applicants including governments, educational institutions, and non-profits.

This program provides financial assistance to rural communities, local governments, and nonprofit organizations to develop and improve essential water and waste management infrastructure for populations of 10,000 or fewer residents.

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of fundamental scientific research projects across various disciplines, including energy, environment, and national security, aimed at advancing knowledge and innovation in the United States.

This funding opportunity supports long-term research projects in evolutionary biology, ecology, and ecosystem science, requiring a minimum of six years of existing data to explore critical environmental questions over the next decade.

This program provides funding for researchers to develop innovative oceanographic technologies and improve interdisciplinary collaboration in ocean science.

This funding opportunity is designed for U.S.-based universities to establish a center focused on advancing ocean and coastal mapping technologies and education in partnership with NOAA.

This grant provides financial support for U.S. college and university faculty to mentor graduate and upper-level undergraduate students in geologic mapping projects that enhance the nation's geological knowledge and data resources.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research organizations within the Piedmont-South Atlantic Coast region to study the dynamics of avian influenza in wild bird populations, focusing on disease impacts and early warning systems.

This program provides financial and technical assistance to local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions in U.S. insular areas to improve infrastructure maintenance and support essential repairs, promoting sustainability and resilience.

This grant provides funding for innovative research, education, and outreach projects that promote ocean exploration and enhance environmental literacy, particularly in diverse and hybrid learning environments.

This grant provides funding to state and territory agencies for the protection and restoration of coastal wetlands, benefiting local communities and ecosystems across the U.S.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects that aim to reduce pollution and improve environmental and human health through interdisciplinary approaches in environmental engineering.

This funding opportunity supports private sector organizations, including small businesses and nonprofits, in developing innovative environmental technologies and methods to enhance military readiness and resilience for the U.S. Department of Defense.

This program provides low-interest loans to states and eligible entities for various water quality improvement projects, including wastewater treatment and stormwater management, to enhance public health and environmental sustainability.

This grant provides funding to government agencies and technical experts working to control and eradicate the invasive brown treesnake on Guam, while also protecting native ecosystems and infrastructure from its impacts.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and county governments in the Gulf Coast region for construction and real property acquisition projects that enhance environmental restoration, economic revitalization, and infrastructure improvements following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.