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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Environment

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Accelerating Wood Fiber Utilization through Business and Project Development Assistance
$1,000,000
The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 30, 2026

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to develop innovative solutions for utilizing underused wood fiber, supporting rural economies and forest health.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Statewide Prevention of Wasted Food and Food Rescue Grant
$1,500,000
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 6, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Minnesota for projects that reduce food waste and rescue edible food, enhancing food access and promoting sustainability across the state.

Environment
Nonprofits
Kingman Rangers Workforce Development Program
$467,211
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations that will improve the natural environment of Kingman and Heritage Islands while creating job opportunities for local residents facing employment barriers and supporting high school students in the Anacostia Watershed.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Crop-Animal Systems Research Program
$1,000,000
Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects that integrate crop and animal systems to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability in the U.S. food system.

Agriculture
County governments
Ekhaga Foundation Grants to Promote Human Health
$25,000,000
The Ekhaga Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2024

This funding opportunity supports innovative research and projects that enhance public health through natural medicine, self-healing practices, and sustainable agriculture, prioritizing holistic and ecological approaches.

Health
Individuals
Regional Resilience Planning and Implementation Grant Program
$3,000,000
California Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 30, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for collaborative projects that enhance climate resilience in California, particularly benefiting disadvantaged communities and California Native American tribes.

Environment
Private institutions of higher education
Delaware PFAS Awareness and Outreach Grant Program
Contact for amount
Delaware Department of Health and Social Services and Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 3, 2026

This funding opportunity supports Delaware-based organizations in raising public awareness and education about the risks of PFAS contamination, particularly in disadvantaged communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Building Resilience in Agriculture
$150,000
National Geographic Society (NGS)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports experienced project leaders in developing innovative, science-based agricultural practices that enhance resilience against climate change while improving soil health, biodiversity, and local livelihoods.

Agriculture
Individuals
Butler Nongame Species Fund Grant
Contact for amount
Wyoming Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 29, 2025

This grant provides funding for projects that conserve and restore nongame wildlife species and their habitats in Wyoming, supporting ecological health and community-based conservation efforts.

Environment
Nonprofits
Multimodal Planning Grant Program
Contact for amount
North Carolina Department of Transportation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 3, 2026

This program provides funding to North Carolina municipalities, counties, and universities to develop comprehensive plans that improve bicycle and pedestrian transportation, enhancing community walkability and connectivity with public transit.

Transportation
City or township governments
GUIDE-H2 Prize
$80,000
U.S. Department of Energy
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 10, 2025

This competition provides funding to individuals and organizations in the U.S. to develop and apply methods for assessing clean hydrogen energy projects, promoting best practices and enhancing the sustainability of hydrogen deployments.

Energy
Individuals
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$250,000
Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 26, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations in Oregon to improve the competitiveness of specialty crops through innovative projects that benefit the broader agricultural community.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Spark Connecting Community Grant Program
$5,000
Vermont Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This grant provides funding to grassroots initiatives in Vermont that foster community connections and social collaboration, particularly in underrepresented counties, with a focus on projects led by small organizations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Placer Fish and Game Commission Grant
$1,000
Placer County Fish and Game Commission (PCFGC)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, community groups, and individuals for projects that promote the conservation and preservation of fish and wildlife resources in Placer County.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
The Eco-Innovation Challenge (EIC)
$300,000
United Nations Office for Project Services
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 11, 2025

This grant provides funding and support for organizations and innovators to implement eco-friendly solutions that tackle pollution issues in the Black Sea region, specifically in Georgia, Moldova, and Türkiye.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Industrial Energy Storage Systems Prize
$400,000
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 22, 2024

This competition provides $4.8 million in funding to individuals and organizations developing innovative energy storage technologies that improve efficiency and reduce emissions in the U.S. industrial sector.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Native Plant - Section 6 - Segment 31
$20,000
Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2024

This grant provides funding for researchers focused on the conservation and recovery of threatened and endangered plant species in Arizona.

Environment
Individuals
Invasive Species Mitigation Weed Control Grant
$75,000
Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2025

This grant provides funding for various organizations and individuals in Utah to combat invasive plant species through detection, control, and restoration efforts.

Environment
Nonprofits
Park Rehabilitation and Development
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This grant provides funding to local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofits in Pennsylvania for projects that improve public parks, recreational facilities, and access to waterways, enhancing community outdoor spaces and environmental sustainability.

Recreation
County governments
Solid Waste Diversion Grant Program
$2,500,000
Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 16, 2026

This program provides funding to Maine-based individuals, municipalities, organizations, and businesses for projects that reduce solid waste through initiatives like composting, recycling, and community education.

Environment
Individuals