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Private Natural Resources Grants

Explore 276 grant opportunities

Southeast Aquatics Fund 2025
$500,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private
Closing Soon

Application Deadline

Jul 8, 202519 days left

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits, government agencies, and educational institutions in the southeastern U.S. to improve aquatic habitats and water quality, particularly for endangered species and key river basins.

Environment
Nonprofits
Crop-Animal Systems Research Program
$1,000,000
Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 10, 202583 days left

Date Added

May 6, 2025

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.

Agriculture
County governments
E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation Grant Spring Cycle
Contact for amount
E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation
Private
Closing Soon

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 202526 days left

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the greater metropolitan Oklahoma City area for impactful and sustainable community projects.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Parks and Parkways Tree Planting Grant
$207,000
Greater New Orleans Foundation (GNOF)
Private

Application Deadline

May 30, 2025

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Orleans Parish for citywide tree planting projects, contributing to the goal of planting 40,000 new trees by 2030.

Environment
Nonprofits
The St. Joe Community Foundation Grant
$50,000
The St. Joe Community Foundation
Private
Closing Soon

Application Deadline

Jul 18, 202529 days left

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Bay and Walton counties, Florida, for projects that enhance quality of life through cultural arts, education, environmental stewardship, and healthcare initiatives.

Arts
Nonprofits
American Keystone Species
$20,000
National Geographic Society
Private

Application Deadline

May 23, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation and research projects focused on key species that significantly impact ecosystems, culture, or economy in the U.S., particularly those led by local communities and incorporating Indigenous knowledge.

Environment
Individuals
Community Engagement and Restoration Mini Grant Program
$5,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This program provides funding for small-scale environmental restoration and community engagement projects in Maryland and West Virginia, specifically aimed at empowering underrepresented groups and organizations with limited resources.

Environment
Nonprofits
Advancing Tribal Conservation Easements
$50,000
First Nations Development Institute
Private
Closing Soon

Application Deadline

Jun 26, 20257 days left

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Tribal governments for acquiring conservation easements on trust lands, enabling them to protect and manage their lands according to Indigenous values while ensuring long-term sustainability.

Environment
Native American tribal organizations
Native Food Sovereignty Grant
$40,000
First Nations Development Institute
Private

Application Deadline

May 14, 2025

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Tribal and Native-controlled initiatives that promote self-determination in food systems, focusing on community empowerment, cultural heritage, and intergenerational knowledge.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
NFWF Central Appalachia Habitat Stewardship Program 2025
$500,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private
Closing Soon

Application Deadline

Jul 17, 202528 days left

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations working to restore and sustain forests and freshwater habitats in Central Appalachia, benefiting native wildlife and engaging local communities in conservation efforts.

Environment
Nonprofits
Stacy Lloyd III Fellowship for Bibliographic Study in Virginia
$10,000
Oak Spring Garden Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 23, 2025

This fellowship provides $10,000 and a residency for early-career humanities researchers focused on the history, art, and culture of plants, gardens, and landscapes, allowing them to access unique archival resources for their scholarly work.

Humanities
City or township governments
Acres for America 2025
$4,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofits, government agencies, Tribes, and educational institutions to acquire land or conservation easements that protect vital wildlife habitats and enhance public access to nature across the United States.

Environment
Nonprofits
Northeast Forests and Rivers Fund 2025
$300,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private
Closing Soon

Application Deadline

Jun 26, 20257 days left

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, governments, and educational institutions for projects that restore and sustain healthy rivers, forests, and grasslands to support diverse wildlife in the Northeast.

Environment
Nonprofits
Trees for Schools Grant Program
$250,000
Sustainable Jersey
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This program provides funding to New Jersey public schools and colleges for tree planting projects that address climate change, improve local environments, and create educational opportunities.

Community Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Rhode Island Foundation announces Catalyst Grant
$500,000
Rhode Island Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Rhode Island-based nonprofits in collaborative projects that promote diversity, equity, and sustainable change in response to community priorities.

Employment Labor and Training
County governments
Charles L. and Polly Anceney Gallatin Valley Fund
Contact for amount
Montana Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2025

This grant provides funding for conservation projects in Gallatin Valley, Montana, focusing on biodiversity, habitat restoration, and sustainable resource management while honoring the land's historical significance and Indigenous connections.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Commonwealth Hydropower Program
$300,000
Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 7, 2025

This program provides funding to support the modernization and expansion of hydropower facilities in Massachusetts, targeting both existing sites and new projects that utilize water movement in infrastructure, with a focus on enhancing clean energy production and benefiting local economies.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Maki Foundation Grants for Environmental Conservation
$5,000
Maki Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to small, community-based nonprofits in the Rocky Mountain West focused on protecting public lands, preserving biodiversity, and advocating against environmentally harmful activities.

Environment
County governments
2025 Healing Humanities Cultural Place-keeping Grant
$75,000
St. Croix Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to arts and cultural organizations in St. Croix that focus on preserving and celebrating the island's heritage through community-driven projects.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund 2025
$2,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance fish and wildlife habitats, improve water quality, and promote outdoor recreation within the Delaware River watershed, targeting nonprofits, educational institutions, government agencies, and Tribal organizations.

Community Development
Nonprofits