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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Environment

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RiverSmart Homes Rain Barrel Installation and Rebate Program
$521,000
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2025

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.

Environment
Nonprofits
Dane G. Hansen Community Grant
Contact for amount
Solomon Valley Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofits and public entities in Mitchell County, Kansas, to support projects that enhance education, healthcare, social services, environmental conservation, arts and culture, and community beautification.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Fire Science Innovations through Research and Education (FIRE)
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 18, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative research and educational projects that enhance understanding and management of wildland fire dynamics, targeting collaboration among scientists, community members, and industry partners.

Environment
Nonprofits
Alaska Sustainable Salmon Fund
$2,500,000
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects focused on salmon conservation and subsistence initiatives in Alaska, targeting habitat restoration and monitoring efforts that benefit local communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
RESTORE Colorado Program 2026
Contact for amount
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions in Colorado to restore and enhance critical wildlife habitats and promote ecological resilience across the state.

Environment
Nonprofits
John Z. Duling Grant Program
$25,000
TREE Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This program provides funding for innovative research and technology projects that enhance the work of arborists, focusing on areas like plant propagation, selection, and establishment.

Environment
Nonprofits
Business and Workforce Development Grants
$3,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 26, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations and businesses in California focused on sustainable forest management and workforce training to boost the state's forest-sector economy and enhance climate resilience.

Workforce Development
State governments
Water Conservation and Protection Mini-grant Program
$10,000
Tampa Bay Water
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 24, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, and community groups in Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas Counties to promote water conservation and protect local drinking water sources through educational and hands-on projects.

Environment
Nonprofits
Nature Based Climate Action Program
$50,000
The Lumpkin Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits and educational institutions in East Central Illinois that implement nature-based projects to combat climate change and enhance biodiversity through ecological practices like tree planting and prairie restoration.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Funding Hubs for Resilience and ʻĀina Stewardship
$300,000
Hawaii University of Hawaiʻi
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 11, 2025

This grant provides funding to establish local hubs that will assist community organizations in Hawaii with managing projects focused on environmental resilience and stewardship.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Gateways to Blue Skies Competition
$9,000
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This competition invites U.S. post-secondary students to develop innovative aircraft maintenance solutions that improve safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in the aviation industry.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
GroMoreGood Grassroots Grant
$1,500
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits, schools, and community organizations in the U.S. to create or improve youth gardens and greenspaces in underserved areas, engaging at least 15 young participants.

Youth
Nonprofits
Nature-Based Education Grants
$200,000
Elmina B. Sewall Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Maine that provide equitable access to nature-based education, particularly those led by historically underrepresented groups, to foster community well-being and environmental stewardship.

Education
Nonprofits
Nature-Based Approaches for Concentrate and Salinity Management
$250,000
Water Research Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research on using constructed wetlands to effectively manage reverse osmosis concentrate and salinity, targeting researchers, academic institutions, and organizations focused on water treatment solutions.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
SHIFT – Transformative Change and Indigenous Arts Program
$100,000
Native Arts and Cultures Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This program provides $100,000 in funding to Native artists and curators for innovative projects that promote social change and cultural resilience in Indigenous communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Agrivoltaics Research and Demonstration Grant
$150,000
Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Colorado farmers, local governments, and organizations in developing projects that combine solar energy production with agricultural practices, particularly in southeastern and southwestern regions of the state.

Community Development
County governments
Community Climate Action Grant Program
$267,750
Orange County North Carolina
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 12, 2024

This program provides funding to public entities, nonprofit organizations, and small businesses in Orange County, North Carolina, to implement innovative projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance climate resilience for local communities.

Environment
County governments
Maternal & Infant Health Grant
$300,000
Michigan Health Endowment Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 27, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community-led projects in Michigan that aim to improve maternal and infant health outcomes by addressing systemic barriers and promoting equitable access to care.

Health
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$1,500,000
Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This program provides funding to Texas agencies, universities, and organizations to improve the competitiveness of the state's specialty crop industry through innovative projects that benefit the broader community.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Business and Workforce Development Grant
$3,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2026

This funding opportunity supports businesses and organizations in California focused on developing wood products and enhancing workforce capacity in forestry-related sectors to promote sustainable economic growth and forest health, particularly in disadvantaged communities.

Workforce Development
City or township governments