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Recycled Glass Processing Incentive Grant Program, FYs 2024โ€“25 and 2025โ€“26
$4,000,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 18, 2024

This program provides funding to organizations that can expand glass recycling facilities in California, encouraging the increased processing of recycled glass for new beverage containers.

Environment
Small businesses
Source Water Protection Project Grant
$25,000
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This grant provides financial assistance to community public water systems in Missouri to develop and implement plans that protect local water sources from contamination, ensuring access to safe drinking water.

Natural Resources
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Rubberized Pavement Grant Program 2025
$750,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 1, 2024

This program provides funding to local governments, regional park districts, and eligible Tribal Entities in California to promote the use of recycled rubberized pavement in public roadways and pathways, helping to reduce tire waste and support sustainable practices.

Environment
City or township governments
Flood Mitigation Program
$500,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 23, 2025

This program provides competitive funding to Pennsylvania municipalities, nonprofits, and other eligible organizations for projects that prevent and mitigate flooding, helping to protect property and infrastructure across the state.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Community and Watershed Forestry Program
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial and technical support to municipalities, non-profits, and educational institutions in Pennsylvania for projects that enhance local conservation and urban forestry through the establishment of riparian buffers, native habitats, and community tree initiatives.

Environment
County governments
ReLeaf Community Forestry Grants
$500,000
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and local governments in Minnesota for projects that improve and sustain community forests, particularly in underserved areas.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Endangered Species Act Conservation Planning Grant Program (Nontraditional Section 6)
$1,000,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to state and local organizations for large-scale conservation planning and land acquisition efforts to protect endangered species and their habitats in California.

Environment
Small businesses
Soil Health Financial Assistance Program 2026
$45,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 4, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to farmers and local governments in Minnesota for purchasing equipment that promotes sustainable soil management practices.

Agriculture
Individuals
Snowmobile Trail Improvement Fund
Contact for amount
Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2024

This program provides funding to local governments and nonprofit snowmobile clubs in Michigan for maintaining and improving the state's snowmobile trail system.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Division of Boating and Waterways Law Enforcement Financial Aid Program FY24
Contact for amount
California Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to local government agencies in California to enhance boating safety and enforcement measures in heavily used waterways that lack sufficient funding.

Environment
City or township governments
AZGFD Heritage K-12 Small Grant Program
$3,000
Arizona Game and Fish Department
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 23, 2025

This program provides up to $3,000 to Arizona K-12 teachers for wildlife education projects in their classrooms, promoting hands-on learning and professional development.

Education
Independent school districts
Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council Grant
$1,250,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (AFREC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 21, 2024

This grant provides funding for research and educational projects focused on improving fertilizer use and management practices to reduce nitrate losses in Minnesota's agriculture.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Restore Colorado
$100,000
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This program provides funding for habitat restoration and conservation projects across Colorado, targeting both public and private lands to enhance ecosystems and support wildlife migration.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Forest Health Research Program FY 2024-2025 (RP-RFP-2024-01)
$4,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for scientific research projects that improve forest and fire management in California, targeting landowners, resource agencies, and organizations focused on enhancing forest resilience and addressing climate goals.

Environment
Individuals
Michigan Coastal Management Program Grant
$1,000,000
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 25, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to help Michigan communities develop resilience against coastal hazards, improve public access to coastal areas, and restore natural resources through projects that prioritize environmental justice and nature-based solutions.

Environment
State governments
MassWildlife Habitat Management Grant Program
$75,000
Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for habitat improvement projects on conserved private and municipal lands in Massachusetts, aimed at enhancing wildlife habitats and promoting biodiversity.

Environment
Nonprofits
Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant Program
$3,000,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 4, 2025

This program provides funding to California dealers for innovative projects that improve beverage container recycling through the installation of reverse vending machines and other redemption options.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
The Community Culvert Grant Program
$1,000,000
Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 12, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities and tribal governments in Massachusetts for the modernization and repair of small culverts to improve transportation, ecological health, and climate resilience.

Environment
City or township governments
Community Tree Planting Grants
$500,000
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local and Tribal governments in Minnesota for the removal and planting of shade trees on public lands, aiming to enhance urban forests and improve community resilience against environmental threats.

Natural Resources
Native American tribal organizations
The Water Recycling Funding Program (WRFP) - Proposition 68
$72,000,000
California State Water Resources Control Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for local agencies and nonprofit organizations in California to develop projects related to recycled water treatment, storage, and distribution, benefiting communities of all types.

Environment
Nonprofits