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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Environment

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Graduate Student Grants
$22,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports graduate students in the Southern U.S. conducting research projects that promote sustainable agriculture and address key challenges faced by farmers and agricultural communities.

Agriculture
Individuals
Cooke Foundation Grant
$20,000
Cooke Foundation Limited
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Hawaiʻi for projects that enhance community welfare, focusing on areas such as arts, education, environmental preservation, and human services.

Arts
Nonprofits
Pecos Watershed Conservation Initiative
$500,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2024

This funding opportunity supports projects that restore and sustain rivers, streams, and grasslands in southeastern New Mexico and west Texas, benefiting various wildlife species and encouraging collaboration with landowners and conservation partners.

Environment
Nonprofits
NOAA Great Lakes Fish Habitat Restoration Partnership Grants
$30,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial and technical support for habitat restoration projects aimed at protecting and restoring native fish populations in the Great Lakes region.

Environment
Nonprofits
Frankenthaler Climate Initiative – Scoping Grants
$25,000
Helen Frankenthaler Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 16, 2026

This funding opportunity provides up to $25,000 to nonprofit visual arts organizations in the U.S. to conduct energy assessments and develop strategies for improving energy efficiency and reducing their environmental impact.

Environment
Nonprofits
Clean Water Act Section 319(h) Grant Program
$300,000
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible organizations for projects that reduce nonpoint source pollution and restore water quality in North Carolina's impaired water bodies.

Environment
City or township governments
Statewide Recycling Market Development Grant
$300,000
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 6, 2026

This funding opportunity supports Minnesota businesses and organizations in enhancing recycling infrastructure and developing markets for recyclable materials to promote environmental sustainability and economic growth.

Environment
Small businesses
Watershed Restoration and Protection Program (WRPP)
$300,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This program provides funding to municipalities and eligible organizations in Pennsylvania for projects that restore and protect watersheds by reducing pollution from agricultural and stormwater runoff.

Environment
City or township governments
Climate Impacts Awards
$2,500,000
Wellcome
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 4, 2026

This funding initiative supports research teams focused on understanding and addressing the health impacts of climate change, particularly for vulnerable communities, by integrating scientific, economic, and community-based approaches to influence policy and practice.

Health
Nonprofits
The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund
$25,000
Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support for conservation projects focused on threatened species worldwide, prioritizing efforts that protect animals, plants, and fungi in their natural habitats.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Jack Kimmel International Grant Program
$10,000
TREE Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This grant provides funding for international researchers to conduct studies in arboriculture and urban forestry, focusing on tree health, risk assessment, and innovative practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
Great Salt Lake Research Grants
Contact for amount
Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands (FFSL)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 11, 2026

This funding opportunity supports universities, government agencies, and research organizations in conducting scientific research that enhances the management and understanding of the Great Salt Lake ecosystem.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
IKI Large Grants
$20,000,000
German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports international organizations in implementing large-scale projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, adapt to climate change, or conserve biodiversity, with a focus on specific thematic or country priorities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Crosby-Gannett Fund
$22,500
Vermont Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 26, 2025

This grant provides $22,500 over three years to small community organizations in the Brattleboro area for innovative projects that enhance local vitality and well-being.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Disability Foundation’s Non-Profit Grants
$10,000
The Disability Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Ohio that provide direct services to individuals with disabilities, focusing on enhancing accessibility and expanding essential programs.

Health
Nonprofits
Human-Bear Conflict Reduction Community Grant Program
$500,000
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2026

This program provides funding to Colorado communities and organizations to reduce conflicts with black bears by implementing effective attractant management and deterrent strategies.

Environment
County governments
Baseline Water Quality Data Program
$250,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2027

Date Added

Mar 19, 2024

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofits, educational institutions, and other organizations to collect and analyze baseline water quality data in areas affected by natural gas drilling in Pennsylvania.

Environment
City or township governments
Dean Amadon Research Grant
$4,500
Raptor Research Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2026

This funding opportunity supports researchers focused on the study of raptor taxonomy and distribution, providing financial assistance for projects that enhance understanding of these birds of prey.

Science and Technology
Individuals
Chicago Region Food System Fund
$200,000
Chicago Region Food System Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups in the greater Chicago area to strengthen the local food system through infrastructure improvements or policy advocacy focused on equity and sustainability.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
York and Lancaster Counties Habitat Improvement Grant
$75,000
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 10, 2025

This program provides funding for environmental restoration projects in York and Lancaster Counties, Pennsylvania, targeting habitat improvement and sediment reduction efforts by eligible government agencies, conservation districts, and qualified nonprofits.

Environment
Nonprofits