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State Natural Resources Grants

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Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Non-Motorized Boat Launching Facility Grant Program FY26
$1,000,000
California State Parks - Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2026

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to public agencies in California for the development and improvement of recreational boating access facilities, including ramps and parking areas, to enhance public access to waterways for both motorized and non-motorized boaters.

Environment
City or township governments
Planning and Capacity
Contact for amount
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 5, 2026

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Colorado-based organizations in developing innovative projects that enhance natural resource conservation, outdoor recreation, and community engagement, particularly focusing on equity and climate resilience.

Environment
City or township governments
San Joaquin River Conservancy
$6,000,000
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This grant provides funding to support the preservation and enhancement of the San Joaquin River's natural and cultural resources, focusing on property acquisition, habitat restoration, and improvements for public access and recreation.

Environment
Nonprofits
Agricultural Development Projects in North Carolina
$500,000
North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
State

Application Deadline

Dec 22, 2025

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit conservation organizations and county governments in North Carolina to assist farmers with projects that enhance agricultural production, sustainability, and economic development.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Proposition 68 Fish and Wildlife Improvement Grant Program
$6,087,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 14, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to support projects that enhance climate resilience, protect wildlife habitats, and improve water management in California's communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Fishing is Fun Program
$700,000
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides financial support to local governments, conservation groups, and nonprofits in Colorado to improve fishing access and enhance aquatic habitats for public angling.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Additional Conservation Easement Purchase Funds
Contact for amount
North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
State

Application Deadline

Dec 22, 2025

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to current grantees for purchasing conservation easements on agricultural and forest lands in North Carolina, helping to combat farmland loss.

Agriculture
Exclusive - see details
Colorado Water Plan Grants
$36,700,000
Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2025

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides funding to various entities, including local governments and nonprofits, to support projects that improve water management and conservation efforts across Colorado.

Natural Resources
State governments
Land And Water Conservation Fund
$500,000
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Nov 14, 2025

Date Added

Aug 16, 2025

This program provides financial support to local governments in Ohio for outdoor recreation projects, helping them acquire, develop, or rehabilitate public parks and recreational areas.

Recreation
City or township governments
Replacing, Removing, or Upgrading Underground Storage Tanks Grant
$70,000
California State Water Resources Control Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This grant provides financial assistance to small businesses in California for upgrading, removing, or replacing underground storage tanks to meet safety regulations.

Environment
Small businesses
Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund (CWSRF)
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 matching grants to Nebraska municipalities for improving wastewater treatment facilities and sanitary sewer systems to address public health and environmental concerns.

Environment
City or township governments
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Construction
$10,000,000
California State Water Resources Control Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding program provides financial assistance to community water systems in California for constructing and improving water infrastructure to ensure safe and clean drinking water for residents, particularly those in need.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Biological Nutrient Removal Program
Contact for amount
Maryland Department of the Environment
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2024

This program provides funding to publicly owned wastewater treatment plants to upgrade their systems for better nitrogen removal, improving water quality in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

Environment
County governments
Tulpehocken and Quittapahilla Watershed Grant
$99,999
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 19, 2025

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to government agencies and nonprofit organizations to improve aquatic habitats and recreational access in the Tulpehocken and Quittapahilla Creek watersheds in Pennsylvania.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station Installation Grant FY23
$247,500
California Department of Parks and Recreation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations and local governments in California for the installation and maintenance of sewage disposal facilities for recreational boats, promoting cleaner waterways and responsible boating practices.

Environment
Small businesses
Roadside Ecology Strike Team
$5,000,000
Illinois Transportation
State

Application Deadline

Nov 24, 2025

Date Added

Oct 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on ecological conservation and management along transportation corridors in Illinois, enabling activities such as wildlife surveys, invasive species control, and prairie restoration.

Environment
Nonprofits
Orphan or Abandoned Well Plugging Program (OAWP)
$1,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 23, 2024

This program provides funding to address the environmental and safety risks posed by abandoned oil and gas wells in Pennsylvania.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Forest Conservation
Contact for amount
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This program provides funding for projects that protect and restore California's forests, benefiting local communities, wildlife, and water resources.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Projects Bill Grants
$10,000,000
Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to public and private entities for significant water-related projects in Colorado that address regional supply challenges and are not eligible for other funding sources.

Natural Resources
State governments
Lake Michigan Coastal Program Grants
$500,000
Indiana Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Dec 5, 2025

Date Added

Nov 3, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities, educational institutions, and nonprofits for projects that protect and restore the Lake Michigan watershed in Indiana.

Environment
Private institutions of higher education