Private Natural Resources Grants

This program provides free resources and training to help micro and small business owners in select Louisiana parishes, particularly those from diverse backgrounds, grow and sustain their enterprises.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally recognized Tribal governments and Native-led nonprofit organizations for projects that protect and restore Native species through community engagement and traditional ecological knowledge.

This funding opportunity supports researchers and students conducting mycological studies on mushroom-forming fungi in the Pacific Northwest, covering expenses like lab work, equipment, and conference participation.

This grant honors private landowners in New Mexico who demonstrate exceptional voluntary conservation practices that enhance natural resources, offering a $10,000 prize to inspire sustainable land management.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community groups in Hawaiʻi working on sustainable management and stewardship of nearshore marine resources through collaborative projects and initiatives.

This funding initiative provides financial support to community-driven ecosystem restoration projects worldwide, particularly targeting civil society organizations in developing and least developed countries to combat land degradation and promote sustainable land use.

This award recognizes and rewards Minnesota farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners who demonstrate exceptional stewardship in soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat conservation on their working lands.

This grant provides funding to support collaborative projects that enhance wildfire resilience, forest health, sustainable recreation, and rural economic development in communities adjacent to National Forest System lands.

This award recognizes and rewards Mississippi landowners who implement outstanding conservation practices to enhance soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat on their agricultural or forest lands.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations in the U.S., particularly in California, to acquire capital assets for projects focused on animal protection, wildlife conservation, agriculture, environmental preservation, and the arts.

This grant provides funding to coalitions in Arizona to implement significant systems changes that improve community health and wellbeing over a three-year period.

This program provides financial support to municipalities in Vermont to improve water quality and protect the scenic and natural resources of the Upper Missisquoi and Trout Rivers.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects that integrate crop and animal systems to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability in the U.S. food system.

This funding opportunity provides Oklahoma public school districts with financial support to create healthier environments through tobacco-free policies, improved nutrition, physical activity initiatives, and employee wellness programs.

This grant provides funding for collaborative projects between arts organizations and non-arts organizations in the Southern U.S. to creatively address health and wellness challenges in their communities.

This funding opportunity supports experienced project leaders in developing innovative, science-based agricultural practices that enhance resilience against climate change while improving soil health, biodiversity, and local livelihoods.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations focused on community-driven projects that improve water quality and promote environmental stewardship in the Puget Sound region of Washington State.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Colorado communities and organizations for the development and maintenance of outdoor spaces, such as parks and trails, to improve public access to nature.

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance the native Kern River rainbow trout population and improve their habitat and water quality in the Upper Kern River Basin.

This program provides $1.6 million in annual funding to nonprofit organizations in Minnesota and Native Nations for community-led initiatives that promote equity and empower local solutions.