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F25AS00282 National Fish Passage Program FY25
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Sep 4, 2025

This grant provides financial and technical support to a wide range of partners, including governments, nonprofits, and private entities, to remove barriers in waterways and restore aquatic habitats, benefiting local communities and ecosystems.

Natural Resources
State governments
Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces (Equine Therapy Grants)
$750,000
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to develop and implement equine therapy programs aimed at improving the mental health and well-being of disabled veterans and active-duty service members.

Health
State governments
Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces (Adaptive Sports Grants)
$750,000
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Federal

Application Deadline

May 11, 2026

Date Added

Sep 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a wide range of organizations to create and enhance adaptive sports programs for disabled veterans and active-duty service members, promoting their physical activity and social engagement.

Recreation
State governments
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
ABPP - Battlefield Interpretation Grant
$200,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 25, 2025

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports state and local governments, educational institutions, nonprofits, and tribal organizations in enhancing the interpretation and education of historic battlefields and sites of armed conflict across the United States.

Humanities
State governments
Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit
$380,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Geological Survey)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 21, 2025

Date Added

Aug 23, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for academic or institutional partners within the Colorado Plateau CESU network to conduct research on riparian restoration in the Colorado River Basin, focusing on improving ecological health and supporting avian populations.

Natural Resources
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
Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan Implementation U.S. Army Garrison, Alaska (SOW 25-01)
$385,620
U.S. Department of Defense (Alaska District)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 29, 2025

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for various conservation and resource management projects aimed at improving military training lands in Alaska, benefiting eligible organizations and individuals involved in environmental stewardship and recreational access.

Natural Resources
State governments
F26AS00006 2026 Multistate Conservation Grant Program Announcement
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 22, 2025

Date Added

Jul 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports state fish and wildlife agencies, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions in developing regional and national conservation projects that enhance wildlife management and promote hunting and recreational shooting participation.

Natural Resources
State governments
Cultural And Natural Resources Support At The Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California
$300,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2025

Date Added

Jul 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to enhance cultural and natural resource management at a major Marine Corps training facility in California, focusing on archaeological collections and wildlife protection programs.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY 2025 International Sports Programming Initiative
$1,400,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2025

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to create international sports exchange programs that promote mutual understanding and advance U.S. foreign policy goals through sports.

International Development
Nonprofits
Natural Resources Support for Edwards AFB, CA
$562,725
U.S. Department of Defense (Fort Worth District)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 28, 2025

Date Added

Jun 28, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for organizations within the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units Program to support natural resource management and conservation efforts at Edwards Air Force Base in California.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY25 Bureau of Land Management Environmental Quality Protection- Bureau wide
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 23, 2025

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various governmental and nonprofit organizations for projects that assess and mitigate hazards from abandoned mines on public lands, promoting environmental restoration and public health.

Natural Resources
State governments
FY25 Bureau of Land Management Aquatic Resource Management- Bureau wide
$500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 23, 2025

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This grant provides financial support to state, local, and tribal governments, academic institutions, and nonprofit organizations for projects that promote healthy aquatic habitats and water resources on public lands.

Natural Resources
State governments
FY25 Bureau of Land Management Recreation and Visitor Services- Bureau wide
$70,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 23, 2025

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that enhance recreational access and visitor experiences on public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management, targeting state and local governments, Tribal organizations, educational institutions, and nonprofits.

Recreation
State governments
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
Tanana Flats Training Area Winter Trail Upgrade, Fort Wainwright, Alaska (Sow 25-108)
$5,275,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Alaska District)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 9, 2025

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This grant provides funding for eligible organizations to upgrade winter trails at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, enhancing military training access while promoting environmental protection and natural resource management.

Environment
State governments
Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces (Equine Therapy Grants)
$750,000
Department of Veterans Affairs (National Veterans Sports Programs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 2, 2025

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that create and manage equine therapy programs aimed at improving the well-being and quality of life for disabled veterans and members of the Armed Forces.

Health
Nonprofits
Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces (Adaptive Sports Grants)
$750,000
Department of Veterans Affairs (National Veterans Sports Programs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 2, 2025

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that create and manage adaptive sports programs for disabled Veterans and members of the Armed Forces, enhancing their independence and quality of life through sports activities.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Fisheries Resource Monitoring Program (2026-2029)
$940,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Interior BU.S.iness Center)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 16, 2025

Date Added

Mar 21, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support for projects that monitor and manage subsistence fisheries in Alaska, prioritizing collaboration with Alaska Native Organizations, rural nonprofits, and Tribal Governments.

Animal Welfare
State governments