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Nuestra Herencia Grant Program
$100,000
Latinos in Heritage Conservation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

Date Added

Nov 7, 2025

This program provides funding to grassroots organizations led by or serving Latinx communities in the U.S. and Puerto Rico for heritage conservation and historic preservation projects.

Arts
Nonprofits
Feasibility Awards
$20,000
Rainforest Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2025

This funding opportunity assists conservation organizations in tropical and subtropical regions to assess and strengthen plans for creating or expanding protected areas, ensuring the preservation of biodiversity and carbon storage.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Forestry Grants
$1,200,000
Texas A&M Forest Service (TFS)
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports public entities and nonprofit organizations in Texas to develop and maintain sustainable urban forestry programs that enhance community health and environmental resilience.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
AmplifyMass Program for Academic or Startup Company Projects
$300,000
Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This program provides funding to Massachusetts-based clean technology startups and academic institutions for projects that advance innovations in areas like high performance buildings, clean transportation, offshore wind, and net zero grid technologies.

Energy
Small businesses
SFI’s Urban Forest Improvement Grant Program
$75,000
Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 17, 2024

This program provides financial support to municipalities, universities, non-profits, and Indigenous communities in the U.S. to assess and improve the sustainability of their urban and community forests, particularly in areas serving disadvantaged populations.

Environment
City or township governments
Memorial Grants
$10,000
Neotropical Grassland Conservancy
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Nov 12, 2025

This grant provides financial support for Latin American researchers focused on conserving grasslands through impactful scientific research.

Natural Resources
Individuals
The GCA Zone VI Fellowship in Urban Forestry
$7,500
The Garden Club of America
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Nov 12, 2024

This fellowship provides financial support to graduate and advanced undergraduate students in the U.S. who are studying urban forestry and related fields, promoting research and understanding of urban forests' ecological and societal benefits.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Colorado Tree Coalition Grant
$6,000
Colorado Tree Coalition
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 7, 2025

This grant provides funding for community organizations and local governments in Colorado to plant and care for trees, promoting environmental health and community well-being.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
The Batchelor Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
The Batchelor Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to established nonprofit organizations in South Florida that serve the communities of Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Monroe.

Education
Nonprofits
Protected or Conserved Area Creation Awards
Contact for amount
Rainforest Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2025

This funding supports nonprofit organizations working to establish and expand protected areas in tropical and subtropical ecosystems, focusing on biodiversity preservation and community engagement.

Environment
Nonprofits
Alaska Defense Fund
Contact for amount
Alaska Conservation Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2023

This fund provides financial support to organizations working to protect Alaska's public lands and waters from threats posed by resource extraction and policy changes.

Environment
Nonprofits
Stuntz Mycology Fund Grants
$6,000
Stuntz Mycology Fund
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

May 2, 2024

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.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Community Conservation Program
Contact for amount
Virginia Environmental Endowment
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits and government agencies in specific Virginia counties and cities to implement projects that improve water quality, conserve land, and promote environmental education.

Environment
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Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative Grant
Contact for amount
Yamaha
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Date Added

Dec 18, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in the U.S. to promote and enhance responsible outdoor recreation access, particularly for off-highway vehicle use and related environmental stewardship projects.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Colcom Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Colcom Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

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.

Environment
Nonprofits
Free Rivers Fund
$2,000
Free Rivers Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 10, 2026

Date Added

Nov 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to grassroots activists and conservation groups focused on preserving or restoring free-flowing rivers by removing dams or preventing new developments.

Environment
Nonprofits
Resilient and Connected Appalachians Grant Program
$100,000
The Nature Conservancy
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

Date Added

Nov 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation projects in the Appalachian region that protect wildlife habitats and enhance ecological connectivity, targeting community organizations, municipalities, and tribal nations.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Sustainable Forests and Communities Initiative
$50,000
Weyerhaeuser Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 15, 2026

Date Added

Dec 30, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations working to promote sustainable forestry practices and strengthen forested communities across the U.S. through innovative and measurable projects.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Klamath Basin Audubon Society Grants
$2,500
Klamath Basin Audubon Society
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

This grant provides funding to local individuals and nonprofit groups for projects that promote community engagement with the area's natural resources, particularly focusing on birds and wildlife.

Environment
Nonprofits
The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund
$25,000
The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Nov 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support for conservation projects focused on threatened species worldwide, prioritizing efforts that protect animals, plants, and fungi in their natural habitats.

Natural Resources
Individuals