Federal Natural Resources Grants

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.

This funding opportunity supports conservation projects for at-risk species in the U.S. by providing financial assistance to a diverse range of applicants, including nonprofits, educational institutions, and government entities, to implement proactive measures that prevent species from needing federal protection.

This program provides funding for researchers studying the geological and geophysical aspects of oceans and large lakes, focusing on processes like underwater volcanism, sediment dynamics, and marine hazards.

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.

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations and educational institutions to implement projects that promote U.S.-Zambia cultural exchange and address key issues like mining, media transparency, and entrepreneurship.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for states, local governments, tribes, and organizations to conduct wildlife management studies focused on minimizing human-wildlife conflicts and ensuring ecological balance at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska.

This grant seeks innovative commercial solutions from a wide range of organizations to enhance military and civilian infrastructure, focusing on sustainability, energy efficiency, and advanced construction technologies.

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 grant provides funding for U.S.-based researchers and institutions to conduct fieldwork in Antarctica, focusing on projects that enhance our understanding of the region's environmental and scientific significance while ensuring inclusivity and environmental stewardship.

This grant provides funding for organizations to engage adjudicated youth in Lane County, Oregon, in conservation and restoration projects, helping them earn credits, fulfill community service, and gain job readiness skills.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for state and local governments, Indian tribes, non-governmental organizations, and individuals to enhance land rehabilitation and maintenance efforts for military training areas in Alaska, promoting environmental sustainability and biodiversity.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations to engage youth in hands-on conservation work and training in the Dworshak Project area, promoting environmental stewardship and job skills development.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations in Hawaii to develop sustainable fisheries management plans for coral reefs, focusing on community collaboration and scientific research.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state geological surveys for inventorying and characterizing mine waste to identify critical minerals and promote environmental restoration.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Sea Grant programs in the Northeast U.S. to enhance the sustainability of the American lobster fishery through research, outreach, and collaboration among states.

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.

This grant provides $9 million to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation for projects that improve environmental resilience and conserve threatened species in the Mojave Desert around the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, California.

This funding opportunity provides up to $47.5 million over five years to a U.S.-based institution of higher education for advancing hydrographic surveying and ocean mapping technologies, while also promoting education and workforce development in marine geospatial expertise.

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.