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New Jersey Natural Resources Grants

Explore 15 grant opportunities

F25AS00283 2025 State and Interstate Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plan Grant Program
$150,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. states, territories, and eligible Indian tribes for implementing approved plans to prevent and manage invasive aquatic species.

Environment
State governments
Resilient Regional Grant Program
$300,000
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 14, 2025

Date Added

Sep 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for collaborative regional teams of municipalities and community organizations in New Jersey to create comprehensive plans that enhance resilience against climate-related hazards.

Environment
City or township governments
Climate Resilience Planning Grant
$300,000
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 23, 2025

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-based planning efforts to enhance climate resilience in neighborhoods across Greater Philadelphia, focusing on strategies to address climate vulnerabilities and engage local populations.

Environment
Nonprofits
FY25 Bureau of Land Management Invasive and Noxious Plant Management- Bureau wide
$500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 23, 2025

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, tribal organizations, and nonprofits for projects aimed at managing and controlling invasive and noxious plant species on public lands across the U.S.

Natural Resources
State governments
FY25 Bureau of Land Management Youth Conservation Corps- Bureau wide
$210,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 11, 2025

Date Added

Jun 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation projects that provide employment and training for young adults and veterans, helping them gain experience in environmental stewardship and resource management on public lands.

Natural Resources
State governments
Lindemann Legacy Fund
$5,000
Community Foundation of New Jersey
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support to New Jersey nonprofits that assist domestic violence survivors and their pets, helping them stay together during difficult times.

Infrastructure
County governments
Rooted in Justice 2024-2025
$25,000
Cedar Tree Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2024

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to community-based organizations that empower youth aged 12 to 20 through established, youth-led urban greening initiatives focused on social and environmental justice in select states.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
2025 Lower Delaware Wild & Scenic River Mini-Grant Program
$10,000
Lower Delaware Wild & Scenic (LDWS) River Management Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides funding to local governments and non-profit organizations for projects that improve the environment, culture, or community along the Lower Delaware River corridor.

Law Justice and Legal Services
City or township governments
Trees for Schools Grant Program
$250,000
Sustainable Jersey
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This program provides funding to New Jersey public schools and colleges for tree planting projects that address climate change, improve local environments, and create educational opportunities.

Community Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Land Acquisition Grant Program
Contact for amount
Bergen County Department of Parks
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 10, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to Bergen County municipalities and qualified nonprofit organizations for acquiring land to preserve open spaces, protect floodplains, conserve farmland, and maintain historic sites.

Environment
City or township governments
Monmouth Audubon Bird Conservation Grant
$1,500
Monmouth County Audubon Society
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofits and municipal environmental commissions in Monmouth County, New Jersey, to enhance bird habitats through small-scale conservation projects.

Environment
Nonprofits
Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund
$2,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance fish and wildlife habitats, improve water quality, and promote outdoor recreation within the Delaware River watershed, targeting nonprofits, educational institutions, government agencies, and Tribal organizations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Truist Foundation Inspire Awards
$75,000
Truist Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that develop innovative resources and services to help adults in the middle or late stages of their careers with reskilling, upskilling, and career navigation, particularly those who are unemployed or underemployed.

Education
Nonprofits
NJDEP Green Acres Nonprofit Grants
Contact for amount
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 30, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in New Jersey for acquiring and preserving open spaces to enhance recreation and conservation efforts in communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Wild East Action Fund –
$75,000
Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to government entities and nonprofit organizations for projects that protect land, enhance community resilience, and support conservation planning in the Appalachian Trail region.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits