Grants for Other - Environment

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public agencies, non-profits, academic institutions, and tribal entities in Washington for projects aimed at conserving and restoring the state's most endangered wildlife species.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Massachusetts to develop training programs and improve equipment for residents pursuing careers in essential climate-related jobs.

Grants will be awarded for specific eligible activities, such as speaking on a panel, participating in a working group, or participation in other decision-making processes. The PP Grant Account cap per organization of $15,000 will ensure a proportional distribution of funds over time and across various organizations. Submissions for grant awards will be accepted on a rolling basis throughout the grant period and payment for these discrete engagements will be prompt.

This funding opportunity is designed for organizations affiliated with the Great Basin Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit to conduct research on vegetation and soil properties in the Western U.S., helping improve land management on military and federal lands affected by invasive grasses and wildfires.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for partners of the Southern Appalachian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit to research and improve the use of remote sensing data for better water management and drought monitoring in the southeastern United States.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to partner institutions affiliated with the Great Rivers Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit to research and manage the invasive Black Carp species in the upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers.

This program provides funding to Texas state agencies and local governments to purchase or lease vehicles powered by alternative fuels and install necessary refueling infrastructure, aiming to reduce emissions and promote cleaner energy use in their fleets.

This program provides funding to private and municipal landowners of conserved properties in Massachusetts to enhance wildlife habitats and improve public access for outdoor recreation.

In 2021, the California state legislature appropriated $3 million in funding to the Department to develop a Wolf-Livestock Compensation Pilot Program to help minimize the impact of gray wolves on livestock producers. The pilot program offers compensation to eligible livestock producers specific to the following primary areas of need (prongs):  Prong 1. Direct Loss - Compensation for verified livestock losses (confirmed/probable wolf) incurred on or after September 23, 2021. Prong 2. Nonlethal Deterrents - Compensation for the use of nonlethal deterrence methods to deter wolf presence near livestock. The Department supports the use of various deterrent tools and techniques as part of a robust, integrated deterrence strategy. Technical assistance may be available through CDFW, County Agricultural Commissions, UC Cooperative Extension, USDA Wildlife Service, and other agency partners. Prong 3. Pay for Presence - Compensation for indirect losses associated with the impacts of wolf presence on livestock in known pack territory. Extenuating circumstances may exist whereby CDFW will consider eligibility for wolf presence outside of known pack territory on a case-by-case basis.

This funding opportunity supports organizations and agencies in the District of Columbia to install rain barrels, promote water conservation, and reduce stormwater pollution through public education and outreach initiatives.

This grant provides funding for organizations to install green infrastructure on residential properties in Washington, DC, to reduce stormwater pollution and promote sustainable landscaping practices.

This program provides financial rewards to agricultural producers in Montana who implement conservation practices that improve natural resources while maintaining land productivity.

This program provides financial assistance to property owners in DuPage County for projects that improve water quality and reduce flooding in local waterways.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-governmental organizations and private enterprises in the District of Columbia for replacing older diesel vehicles with zero-emission alternatives, aiming to reduce harmful air pollutants and improve public health.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and other eligible entities to restore and engage communities in the care of natural areas in Washington, D.C., particularly in underserved neighborhoods.

This program provides funding for community-led projects in Prince George’s County, Maryland, focused on improving water quality and engaging residents in environmental stewardship.

This funding opportunity supports research projects that improve dairy cow health and management, enhance economic sustainability, and reduce environmental impacts in the U.S. dairy industry.

This grant provides funding to organizations that will educate and engage District of Columbia residents in improving water quality and stewardship practices, particularly in the Anacostia River watershed and Chesapeake Bay ecosystem.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for a variety of clean energy projects in Washington state, prioritizing initiatives that benefit overburdened communities and enhance grid resilience.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and governmental entities in Central Texas to address community needs in economic mobility, health and humanities, and environmental sustainability.