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Southern Plains Grassland Grant Program 2026
$400,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 13, 2025

Date Added

Sep 13, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, ranchers, and community-led groups in the Southern Great Plains to restore grassland habitats and support sustainable ranching practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit
$380,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Geological Survey)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 21, 2025

Date Added

Aug 23, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for academic or institutional partners within the Colorado Plateau CESU network to conduct research on riparian restoration in the Colorado River Basin, focusing on improving ecological health and supporting avian populations.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)
$49,585
U.S. Department of the Interior (Geological Survey)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 20, 2025

Date Added

Aug 21, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for research institutions and organizations within the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit to study the interactions and resource use among cattle, wildlife, and wild horses in Utah's fragile ecosystems.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
Native American Affairs: Technical Assistance to Tribes for Fiscal Year 2025
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Reclamation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 28, 2025

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally recognized Tribes in the western United States to enhance their water management and security through various projects and initiatives.

Natural Resources
Native American tribal organizations
Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects (Small Storage Program)
$30,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Reclamation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local water authorities, Indian tribes, and other eligible entities for small-scale water storage projects that improve water management and resilience in the Western United States, Alaska, and Hawaii.

Natural Resources
State governments
Cultural and Natural Resources Technical Reporting at Pacific Installations Bellows Air Force Station and Kaena Point Space Force Station Oahu, HI
$490,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Department of Defense)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 18, 2025

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This grant provides funding for organizations to assist the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in managing cultural and natural resources at military installations in Hawaii, ensuring compliance with environmental and historic preservation laws.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) G25AS00326
$99,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Geological Survey)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2025

Date Added

Jul 11, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for research institutions affiliated with the Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit to study vegetation health and water use in the Lower Colorado River's riparian areas using remote sensing technologies.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American Affairs: Emergency Drought Relief for Tribes Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Section 80004
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Reclamation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 14, 2025

Date Added

Jul 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally recognized Indian Tribes in the western U.S. to address immediate drought challenges and improve water resource management.

Natural Resources
Native American tribal organizations
F25AS00313 FY2025 Implementation of the Quagga and Zebra Mussel Action Plan (QZAP) in the Western United States
$600,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 5, 2025

Date Added

Jul 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in the Western United States for projects aimed at preventing the spread of invasive quagga and zebra mussels in aquatic ecosystems.

Environment
City or township governments
Assessing Water Quality Trends and Suspended Sediment Surrogates Above and Below Reservoirs Using High-Frequency Sensors in New Mexico and Southern Colorado
$150,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Engineer Research and Development Center)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2025

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations within the Colorado Plateau CESU network to establish and maintain a network of high-frequency water quality sensors for monitoring river systems near reservoirs in New Mexico and southern Colorado.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY25 Bureau of Land Management Threatened and Endangered Species- Bureau wide
$1,000,000
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 for conservation projects aimed at protecting and recovering endangered and threatened species across the United States, targeting eligible applicants such as state and local governments, educational institutions, tribal organizations, and nonprofits.

Natural Resources
State governments
FY25 Bureau of Land Management Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance- Bureau wide
$1,000,000
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 for state and local governments, tribal organizations, educational institutions, and nonprofits to implement wildfire risk reduction projects and community fire preparedness initiatives across various regions, excluding Nevada and Wyoming.

Natural Resources
State governments
Monarch Butterfly and Pollinators Conservation Fund
$300,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding for conservation projects that restore and enhance habitats for monarch butterflies and other native pollinators, targeting nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal groups, and educational institutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Conservation Partners Program
$1,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local and state governments, tribal entities, and educational institutions to promote conservation practices and technical assistance for farmers and ranchers on private working lands.

Environment
Nonprofits
Maki Foundation Grants for Environmental Conservation
$5,000
Maki Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to small, community-based nonprofits in the Rocky Mountain West focused on protecting public lands, preserving biodiversity, and advocating against environmentally harmful activities.

Environment
County governments
NM FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management New Mexico Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance
$250,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 10, 2025

Date Added

Jan 8, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, tribal organizations, and nonprofits in New Mexico for projects that reduce wildfire risks and promote community resilience against climate change.

Natural Resources
State governments
NM FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management New Mexico Invasive and Noxious Plant Management
$500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 10, 2025

Date Added

Jan 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to various government entities, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations in New Mexico to manage and control invasive plant species on public lands, protecting native ecosystems and promoting community engagement.

Natural Resources
State governments
NM FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management New Mexico Rangeland Resource Management
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 26, 2025

Date Added

Dec 23, 2024

This grant provides funding for various organizations in New Mexico to implement projects that promote rangeland conservation and management, focusing on improving land health and resilience against climate change.

Natural Resources
State governments
NM FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management New Mexico Good Neighbor Authority
$500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 26, 2025

Date Added

Dec 23, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and tribal governments in New Mexico for projects focused on ecosystem restoration, wildfire management, and improving water resources on public lands.

Natural Resources
State governments