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State Natural Resources Grants

Explore 613 grant opportunities

Vertebrate Pest Control Research Program
$200,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 23, 2025

This program provides funding for research and educational projects aimed at improving methods to control vertebrate pests that threaten California's agriculture, environment, and public safety.

Agriculture
Individuals
Explore the Coast Overnight
$5,000,000
California Coastal Conservancy
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This grant provides funding to improve and create affordable coastal accommodations for Californians, especially those from low and middle-income households and underserved communities, to enhance their access to the coast.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Sign Grant Program FY26
$10,000
California State Parks - Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2026

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This grant provides financial assistance to public agencies in California for the development and improvement of boating facilities to enhance public access to waterways.

Environment
City or township governments
Land Acquisition
$3,000,000
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 5, 2026

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Colorado municipalities, conservation organizations, and state entities in acquiring land or conservation easements to protect natural resources, enhance outdoor recreation, and preserve wildlife habitats.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Restore Colorado
$100,000
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 10, 2025

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
RESTORE Colorado Program (Restoration and Stewardship of Outdoor Resources and the Environment)
$4,500,000
Colorado Department of Natural Resources, Colorado Parks and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 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
City or township governments
Michigan Coastal Management Program Grant
$1,000,000
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

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
Land and Water Conservation Fund
Contact for amount
Arizona State Parks and Trails
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to state and local governments, tribes, and urban communities to create and improve parks, protect natural resources, and enhance outdoor recreation opportunities, particularly in underserved areas.

Environment
City or township governments
Drought Emergency: Protecting Salmon
$100,000,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that restore and protect salmon habitats in the Klamath River Watershed, specifically targeting collaboration with local Tribes and landowners to enhance resilience against drought and climate change.

Environment
Nonprofits
Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Program
$1,000,000
Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
State

Application Deadline

Jan 8, 2026

Date Added

Oct 22, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Massachusetts municipalities, state agencies, and federally recognized Indian tribes for projects that enhance public outdoor recreation and conservation efforts, with a focus on climate resilience.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Recreational Trails Program
$200,000
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 15, 2025

Date Added

Oct 21, 2025

This program provides funding to local, state, federal, and Tribal governments, as well as nonprofit organizations, to develop and improve trail systems for recreational access and environmental stewardship across Oregon.

Recreation
County governments
Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund (DWSRF)
Contact for amount
Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides low-interest loans and loan forgiveness to public water systems in Nebraska for projects that improve drinking water infrastructure and ensure compliance with health standards.

Environment
City or township governments
Community Conservation Cost-Share Program
Contact for amount
Missouri Department of Conservation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This program provides financial support to municipalities, schools, and eligible private properties for projects that promote sustainable development and conservation of natural resources in community settings.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Sustainable Recreation, Tourism, and Equitable Outdoor Access Directed Grant Program (2025-2027)
$30,000,000
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to public agencies, nonprofits, and tribal entities for projects that enhance sustainable recreation, tourism, and equitable access to public lands in the Sierra-Cascade Region, particularly benefiting underrepresented communities.

Recreation
State governments
LeRay McAllister Working Farm and Ranch Fund
$500,000
Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit land trusts, local governments, and Native American tribes for the purchase of conservation easements to protect agricultural land from development and ecological degradation in Utah.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
ISGP 4 Restoration and Resiliency
$250,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Dec 17, 2025

Date Added

Oct 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions in New York State for projects that restore native ecosystems and enhance resilience against invasive species.

Environment
City or township governments
Whale Tail Grants
$50,000
California Coastal Commission
State

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Date Added

Oct 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, public agencies, school districts, and California Native American tribes in creating educational and stewardship projects that connect communities to the coast and ocean, particularly those with limited access to coastal resources.

Environment
Nonprofits
Long Island Sound Ecosystems Grant Program
$1,500,000
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 16, 2025

Date Added

Oct 13, 2025

This program provides funding for habitat restoration and green stormwater infrastructure projects in Connecticut's coastal and watershed areas to improve ecological resilience and water quality.

Environment
Nonprofits
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Planning
$500,000
California State Water Resources Control Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding program provides financial assistance to small community water systems and public water systems serving disadvantaged communities to help them improve their drinking water infrastructure and ensure safe, clean water access.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Inland Wetlands Conservation
Contact for amount
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This program provides funding to various organizations and agencies for the protection, restoration, and enhancement of wetlands and habitats in California's Central Valley to support migratory bird populations.

Environment
Nonprofits