Nevada Grants

This grant provides funding to small farms and agricultural nonprofits in the U.S. for sustainability projects that benefit the community, with a focus on initiatives led by BIPOC individuals.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government entities in projects that protect and improve the water quality and resources of the Truckee River and its watershed.

This funding opportunity supports Nevada-based nonprofit organizations and public institutions in executing arts and cultural projects that benefit local communities.

This award recognizes and honors small businesses in Nevada's agriculture, food, and beverage sectors that demonstrate exceptional contributions to the state's economy and community.

This program provides funding to nonprofits, tribal organizations, disadvantaged farmers, and academic institutions to enhance the competitiveness of Nevada's specialty crops through marketing, research, and education initiatives.

This grant provides financial support to educators in Washoe County schools for innovative projects and improvements that enhance student learning and educational experiences.

This funding opportunity supports projects that improve habitats and migration routes for big game species in the western U.S., targeting conservation organizations, state and tribal agencies, and community groups involved in wildlife management.

This grant provides funding to public agencies and non-profit organizations for projects that protect and improve the natural environment of the Lake Tahoe Basin.

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations and government entities in Douglas County to address the impacts of the opioid crisis through various community-focused initiatives and support services.

This grant provides financial support to educators and organizations in Southern Nevada for innovative classroom projects that enhance student learning and educational experiences.

This grant provides funding for full-time graduate students in the Western U.S. to collaborate with their academic advisors and local producers on projects that promote sustainable agriculture through research and education.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and public institutions in Reno to host free, one-time arts and culture events that engage diverse communities and promote social impact.

This grant provides funding to arts and culture nonprofits in Reno to create innovative programs that engage historically underserved populations through various artistic activities.

This grant provides financial support to high school student clubs and organizations in California and Nevada for community service and environmental projects that promote volunteerism and strengthen local communities.

This grant provides funding for youth aged 8 to 18 in Las Vegas to lead and implement community service projects that positively impact their neighborhoods.

The Pacific Coast Coalition is offering a grant of over $1 million for dairy processors in selected states to fund projects that diversify dairy product markets, promote business development, and encourage innovative use of regionally produced milk, with funds potentially used for planning, training, equipment, product development, and co-packing capabilities.

This grant provides funding to states and territories to develop a coordinated early childhood education system that integrates various programs, including Head Start, to improve access and efficiency for families with children from birth to age five.

A full study proposal and proposed budget is NOT requested at this time. Brief Description of Anticipated Work: This work requires on-site support for a large field project at Vandenberg Space Fore Base California to implement the Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP). Support includes invasive species removal and monitoring, wetlands support, bat surveys, migratory bird monitoring, reptiles and amphibians, vernal pool surveys, marine mammal surveys, and post-wildfire restoration. Refer to the Statement of Interest Package Statement of Objectives for details. Anticipated Period of Performance: Base Period: 18 months from award date (12 months for technical and 6 months administrative for onboarding/preparation plus analysis and reporting. Follow-on periods: Six 18-month follow-on periods subject to funding availability. Any overlap between base and follow-on periods is to accommodate administrative and reporting activities as field work is required during all 12 months of the technical period of performance. Responses or clarifications: Refer to RSOI Package for details. Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: Refer to RSOI Package for details.

This funding provides financial support for projects that restore natural resources, enhance public access to outdoor recreation, and promote community resilience against wildfires in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

The US Geological Survey is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research on applications of isotopic and elemental geochemistry to ecologic as well as surface and groundwater hydrologic problems. Essential components of the funding opportunity are: 1) student, faculty, and laboratory support for application, refinement, and development of geochemical methods, that 2) address solute and water sources and transport pathways, through 3) application of a wide range of stable and radioisotopic systems (ranging from hydrogen, helium, and lithium through uranium and lead), by 4) analysis of the isotopic and elemental composition of diverse sample media (including plant and animal tissue, sediment, rock, and aqueous phases, especially high salinity brine).