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Private Natural Resources Grants

Explore 294 grant opportunities

Conservation Partners Program
$1,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local and state governments, tribal entities, and educational institutions to promote conservation practices and technical assistance for farmers and ranchers on private working lands.

Environment
Nonprofits
Open Ocean Research Grant Program
$20,000
Global Fishing Watch (GFW)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports researchers and small teams working on innovative projects that utilize Global Fishing Watch data to improve ocean conservation and fisheries management worldwide.

Environment
Individuals
Land Acquisition Program
$3,000,000
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 11, 2025

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This program provides funding to Colorado cities, counties, and conservation organizations for acquiring land to protect natural areas and improve public access to outdoor spaces.

Environment
City or township governments
Community Impact Program
$2,000,000
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 11, 2025

Date Added

May 9, 2025

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.

Environment
City or township governments
Colorado Outdoor Regional Partnerships Initiative (RPI)
$50,000,000
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to Colorado-based nonprofit organizations and government entities to create or support diverse coalitions focused on preserving natural resources and enhancing outdoor recreational opportunities across the state.

Environment
Nonprofits
RESTORE Colorado Program (Restoration and Stewardship of Outdoor Resources and the Environment)
$4,500,000
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports large-scale habitat restoration and stewardship projects across Colorado, targeting organizations and agencies dedicated to improving ecosystem health and wildlife resilience on public and private lands.

Environment
Nonprofits
Transaction Cost Assistance Program (TCAP)
Contact for amount
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to nonprofit land trusts in Colorado to help cover the costs of establishing conservation easements, making it easier for landowners to protect their land from development.

Environment
Nonprofits
FCTA Expending or Matching Grant
Contact for amount
Fernley Convention & Tourism Authority (FCTA)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Fernley, Nevada, to initiate or expand tourism-related projects and activities that promote the city’s attractions and resources.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Southeast Aquatics Fund
$500,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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, 2025

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports 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
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
Advancing Tribal Conservation Easements
$50,000
First Nations Development Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
$500,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
$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