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Reliable Electric Charging for Eligible School-Bus Sites (RECESS)
$4,500,000
California Energy Commission (CEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for California-based local educational agencies and third-party transportation providers to install electric vehicle charging infrastructure for electric school buses, promoting a transition to zero-emission transportation.

Transportation
Independent school districts
INFRA Grants
$2,270,520,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (Office of the Under Secretary for Policy)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 26, 2024

This program provides substantial funding to state and local governments, tribal authorities, and other public entities for large-scale transportation projects that improve freight movement, reduce congestion, and enhance the safety and reliability of highway systems across the United States.

Transportation
State governments
Wildlife Preservation Fund
$5,000
East Tennessee Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits, educational institutions, and government entities in Knox County, Tennessee, for projects that protect wildlife habitats and preserve natural landscapes without making structural changes to the land.

Environment
Nonprofits
Georgia Outdoor Learning Demonstration (GOLD) Grant
$5,000
Georgia Department of Education, administered by the Environmental Education Alliance, Inc.
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to schools and educators in Georgia to improve outdoor learning experiences for preK-12 students through various initiatives like professional development, schoolyard enhancements, and field trips.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
2024 GFPI Community Fund
$100,000
Metro Chicago Good Food Purchasing Initiative
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This grant provides financial and technical support to systemically marginalized local farmers and food businesses in Cook County, Illinois, to enhance access to healthy, sustainable food in community meal programs and institutions.

Food and Nutrition
City or township governments
Greenway Communities and Compact Grant
$100,000
Hudson River Valley Greenway
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 7, 2024

This funding opportunity supports municipalities in the Hudson River Valley to develop plans and projects that enhance their scenic, natural, and cultural resources while promoting regional collaboration and community development.

Community Development
City or township governments
Virginia Dam Safety, Flood Prevention and Protection Assistance Fund
$1,000,000
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 1, 2026

This grant provides financial assistance to Virginia local governments and private entities for dam safety projects to enhance public safety and reduce the risk of dam failures.

Safety
City or township governments
Wastewater Treatment Facility Anaerobic Co-Digestion/Biogas Grant Program
$57,000,000
Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 11, 2026

This program provides funding to publicly owned wastewater treatment facilities in Nebraska for developing and optimizing systems that convert organic waste into renewable energy while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Environment
Special district governments
Community Development Fund 
$750,000
Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 2, 2027

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small cities and rural counties in Texas for essential infrastructure projects like water systems, public facilities, and housing improvements.

Community Development
City or township governments
Maintenance Grant
$3,000
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 16, 2026

This funding opportunity supports local governments, Tribes, and nonprofit organizations in Michigan to maintain and enhance community-based stream monitoring efforts through volunteer engagement and citizen science initiatives.

Environment
Nonprofits
Conservation Easements in North Carolina
Contact for amount
North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This program provides competitive funding to nonprofit conservation organizations and county governments in North Carolina to secure agricultural conservation easements on privately owned working lands, ensuring their preservation for agricultural use.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Partnerships Grant
$22,500,000
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and public entities in Washington State to install and upgrade electric vehicle charging infrastructure, promoting clean transportation and reducing greenhouse gas emissions through public-private partnerships.

Transportation
Nonprofits
EV Infrastructure Planning
$150,000
Maryland Energy Administration (MEA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 6, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments in Maryland, particularly those in overburdened communities, to plan and assess the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Energy
City or township governments
State/Local Airport Improvement Program
$45,000,000
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides federal funding to eligible public agencies and certain private airport owners for projects that improve airport safety, capacity, and environmental sustainability across the nation.

Transportation
State governments
Good Roots Grants
$1,000
Alabama Power Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 23, 2026

Date Added

Oct 10, 2024

This program provides funding to Alabama cities, towns, and nonprofit organizations to improve local green spaces through tree planting and beautification projects that engage the community.

Environment
City or township governments
Open Space Fund Grant Cycle
$2,035,750
Johnston County Parks and Open Space Department (Johnston County, NC)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local municipalities, nonprofits, and public agencies in Johnston County, North Carolina, for capital improvements and land acquisitions that enhance recreational access and environmental stewardship for residents.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Nonpoint Source Program Grant
$500,000
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (WQCD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This program provides an opportunity for project sponsors to receive expert feedback on their water quality restoration or protection project ideas before applying for funding to address nonpoint source pollution.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Grants Program
$30,000
New York State Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2025

This program provides funding to New York State community organizations, local governments, and tribal nations for projects that promote pollution prevention and improve environmental quality and public health.

Environment
Nonprofits
Recreational Trails Program
$100,000
Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This program provides funding to support the development and maintenance of recreational trails and facilities across Montana, benefiting both motorized and nonmotorized trail users.

Recreation
County governments
Water Quality Management Planning Grant
$550,000
North Carolina Environmental Quality (NCDEQ)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to regional councils and planning organizations in North Carolina for projects aimed at improving water quality, particularly in underserved communities.

Environment
City or township governments