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Grants for Nonprofits - Environment

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NSF Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Phase II Programs
$1,250,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 5, 2025

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to small businesses and startups that have previously received NSF Phase I awards, helping them advance their innovative research into market-ready products and services.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on School Safety
$3,600,000
U.S. Department of Justice (National Institute of Justice)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 3, 2026

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for non-federal entities to conduct long-term monitoring and analysis of phytoplankton and chlorophyll-a in the Great Lakes, helping to assess ecosystem health and inform environmental management decisions.

Environment
State governments
Yolo Air Quality Education Grant
$10,000
Sacramento Region Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations and educators to create programs that engage children in Yolo County, promoting behavior changes to improve air quality by reducing driving.

Education
Nonprofits
Prize for Resilient Grid Innovation
$225,000
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 10, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to teams partnering with U.S. energy sector entities to develop innovative data-driven solutions that enhance the resilience and efficiency of electric grid systems.

Energy
State governments
Passenger and Freight Rail Assistance Program (PFRAP)
$101,800,000
New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides capital for public and private entities to improve and modernize rail and port infrastructure in New York State, with a focus on enhancing sustainability and reducing emissions.

Environment
Small businesses
Seed Grants
$1,000
Grassroots Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 17, 2024

This funding opportunity supports grassroots community groups with limited resources to launch new environmental projects or significantly shift existing ones, focusing on those that amplify diverse voices and address environmental justice issues.

Environment
Nonprofits
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Cost-Share Grant Program
$17,500
Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry (ODNR)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 20, 2026

Date Added

Mar 11, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to private woodland owners in Ohio for managing invasive hemlock woolly adelgid infestations to protect and enhance the health of eastern hemlock forests.

Natural Resources
Individuals
FY26 Guidelines for Brownfield Assessment Grants (Assessment Coalition Grants)
$1,500,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 28, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This grant provides funding to coalitions of local governments and nonprofit organizations to assess and plan for the redevelopment of contaminated properties, helping communities revitalize brownfield sites safely.

Environment
State governments
Stephen I. Katz Early Stage Investigator Research Project Grant (R01 Basic Experimental Studies with Human Required)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 24, 2026

Date Added

May 13, 2025

This funding opportunity supports early stage researchers in the U.S. who are pursuing innovative basic experimental studies involving human participants, encouraging them to explore new scientific directions that differ from their previous work.

Education
State governments
Transportation Alternatives Program
$47,250,000
Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, schools, and nonprofits in Nebraska for small-scale transportation projects that improve accessibility, safety, and nonmotorized travel options.

Transportation
City or township governments
Recreational Trails Program
$200,000
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 15, 2025

Date Added

Oct 21, 2025

This program provides funding to local, state, federal, and Tribal governments, as well as nonprofit organizations, to develop and improve trail systems for recreational access and environmental stewardship across Oregon.

Recreation
County governments
Wildlife Corridor and Fish Passage
$5,000,000
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This grant provides funding for projects that improve wildlife and fish passage by constructing or modifying infrastructure, restoring habitats, and removing barriers, particularly in areas affected by drought.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Senior Fellowship (Parent F33)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 22, 2023

This funding opportunity supports experienced researchers looking to expand their expertise or shift their career focus through advanced training and research experiences at various institutions.

Education
State governments
Coachella Valley Proposition 68 Parks, Conservation Land Access and Climate Change Response Grant Program
$5,700,000
Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This grant provides funding for projects that improve park facilities and recreational access while addressing climate change, with a focus on benefiting economically disadvantaged communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Driving PA Forward - DC Fast Charge
$500,000
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the installation and operation of electric vehicle fast charging and hydrogen fueling stations in Pennsylvania, targeting businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies committed to improving air quality and promoting clean transportation.

Environment
State governments
Improving Efficiency, Reliability, and Flexibility of Coal-Based Power Plants
$48,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (National Energy Technology Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 23, 2026

Date Added

Nov 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that improve the efficiency and flexibility of existing coal power plants, targeting a wide range of applicants including universities, businesses, and government entities.

Energy
State governments
Enter Friends’ 2024 Photo Contest in Illinois
Contact for amount
Friends of the Forest Preserves
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 26, 2024

This contest invites photographers of all skill levels to showcase their images of the Cook County Forest Preserves, with a focus on capturing the area's natural beauty and outdoor activities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Residential Redevelopment Grant Program 2026
$5,000
Minnesota Department of Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation
State

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Jul 5, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and nonprofits in Minnesota for the demolition and deconstruction of residential structures to revitalize communities and reduce blight.

Housing
City or township governments
RFA #20635, Outreach, Education, Training and TA
$3,910,600
New York Department of Health
State

Application Deadline

Dec 3, 2025

Date Added

Oct 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to not-for-profit organizations to enhance the training and technical assistance capabilities of local health departments across New York State, focusing on improving public health outcomes and vaccination equity.

Health
Nonprofits
EmPOWER Air Data Challenge
Contact for amount
Environmental Protection Agency - Clean Air and Power Division
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This grant invites academics and researchers to create innovative tools and analyses using power sector and air quality data to improve understanding and management of environmental pollution.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education