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

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

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
Antarctic Research Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) Support for Fieldwork
$60,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based researchers and institutions conducting essential fieldwork in Antarctica to advance scientific understanding of the region and its global interactions, while promoting inclusivity and innovative outreach.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY 2024 2026 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), National Marine Fisheries Service
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 30, 2024

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.

Environment
State governments
Arctic Research Opportunities
$50,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S.-based researchers to study the Arctic's environment and communities, with a focus on collaboration with Indigenous peoples and advancing understanding of Arctic change and its global impacts.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
F25AS00283 2025 State and Interstate Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plan Grant Program
$150,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

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.

Environment
State governments
ABPP - Battlefield Restoration Grants
$750,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 8, 2026

Date Added

Sep 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the restoration of historic battlefields from the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War, aimed at preserving their historical integrity and significance.

Natural Resources
State governments
FY 2024 2026 - Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the Office of Education
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 13, 2024

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.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Chemical Oceanography
$2,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 17, 2026

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports researchers studying the chemistry of oceans and their impact on global environmental processes, aiming to enhance our understanding of marine chemistry and its role in climate and ecological systems.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects (Small Storage Program)
$30,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Reclamation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

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.

Natural Resources
State governments
FY26 Guidelines for Brownfield Cleanup Grants
$4,000,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 28, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible local and state governments, tribes, and nonprofit organizations for cleaning up contaminated properties they own, helping to revitalize communities affected by pollution and disinvestment.

Environment
City or township governments
Legacy Resource Management Program
$30,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Washington Headquarters Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 20, 2026

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations and individuals for conservation and resource management projects on Department of Defense lands, focusing on enhancing biodiversity, cultural resource preservation, and military readiness.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
FY2026 ABPP - Battlefield Land Acquisition Grant
$17,400,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

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.

Natural Resources
State governments
Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plan
$150,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

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
Hazard Mitigation Assistanceย 
Contact for amount
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 16, 2025

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.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
State governments
Calendar Year 2022 Disaster Water Grants
$247,250,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Development)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 22, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to rural communities and nonprofit organizations for repairing and improving water infrastructure damaged by federally declared disasters in 2022.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
State governments
Antarctic Research Not Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) Field Support
$60,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and Tribal Nations in conducting innovative Antarctic research that does not require field support, focusing on laboratory work, data analysis, and modeling to enhance understanding of Antarctic processes and their global implications.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY26 Guidelines for Brownfield Assessment Grants (Assessment Coalition Grants)
$1,500,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 28, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to coalitions of local governments and nonprofits to assess and plan the cleanup and revitalization of contaminated properties in underserved communities across the country.

Environment
State governments
Water & Waste Disposal Loan & Grant Program
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Development)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

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.

Infrastructure
State governments
FY 2024 Atlantic Salmon Habitat Restoration Partnership Grants
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Feb 6, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations focused on restoring habitats and improving fish passage for the recovery of Atlantic salmon in the Gulf of Maine.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Mines Metals Capacity Expansion Piloting Byproduct Critical Minerals and Materials Recovery at Domestic Industrial Facilities
$75,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (National Energy Technology Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Date Added

Nov 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S.-based entities to develop and operate pilot projects that recover critical minerals and materials from industrial waste, reducing reliance on foreign imports and enhancing domestic supply chain security.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education