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MDOT Urban Tree Program Grant
$5,000
Maryland Department of Transportation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This grant provides financial support for community organizations in Maryland to plant trees in areas affected by transportation projects, focusing on environmental justice and urban heat mitigation.

Environment
Nonprofits
U.S. Mission to the United Nations – Geneva Small Grants Program
$40,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to United Nations)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2020

This funding opportunity supports projects that promote U.S. policy priorities in multilateral settings, focusing on themes like human rights, global health, and climate action, and is open to non-profit organizations, think tanks, and educational institutions operating in Geneva or internationally.

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

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

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
Water Conservation Grant Program
$50,000
Harris-Galveston Subsidence District
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This funding opportunity supports water conservation projects in Harris and Galveston Counties, prioritizing initiatives that promote best practices in residential, commercial, and irrigation water use, and is available to local water utilities, non-profits, public entities, and research universities.

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

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

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
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

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

Jun 30, 2026

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
Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Subgrant Program
$75,000
Environmental Justice for New England
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small community organizations and Tribal entities in New England to tackle environmental and public health issues in disadvantaged communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Environmental Research & Education Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Environmental Research & Education Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2026

Date Added

Oct 6, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative research projects that improve sustainable solid waste management practices, focusing on climate change, emerging contaminants, and materials recycling.

Environment
Nonprofits
Plant Biotic Interactions
$300,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (U.S. National Science Foundation)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2020

This funding opportunity supports researchers at U.S. institutions studying the interactions between plants and various organisms, aiming to improve plant health and agricultural productivity.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Marine Geology and Geophysics
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This program provides funding for researchers studying geological and geophysical processes in marine environments, including ocean basins and the Great Lakes, to enhance our understanding of Earth's marine systems and their significance.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Advanced Nuclear Energy Licensing Cost-Share Grant Program
$8,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Idaho Field Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This program provides financial support to U.S.-based organizations for activities that help reduce the costs associated with licensing advanced nuclear reactors, promoting innovation and commercialization in clean energy technologies.

Energy
State governments
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Grant Program
$20,000
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community-based groups across the U.S. to create significant positive impacts in areas like education, health, arts, and social services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Biological Oceanography
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 17, 2026

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This program provides funding for researchers to study the biology and ecology of marine environments, including oceans and Great Lakes, with a focus on enhancing our understanding of aquatic ecosystems.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY26 Marine Turtle Conservation for Sustainable U.S. Fisheries Grant Program
$220,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Apr 30, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S.-based organizations and individuals to develop projects that conserve endangered marine turtle populations while promoting sustainable practices in U.S. commercial fisheries, particularly in the Pacific Islands Region.

Environment
Nonprofits
Environmental Engineering
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This program provides funding for researchers to develop innovative engineering solutions that protect human and ecological health by addressing pollution and improving environmental quality.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NPS Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Units (CESU) Master Cooperative Agreements
$40,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2027

Date Added

Dec 22, 2022

This funding opportunity is designed to support collaborative research and resource management projects among universities, federal agencies, and conservation organizations within specific biogeographic regions of the United States.

Environment
Nonprofits
Focused Investment Partnerships (FIPs) Grant Program
$15,000,000
Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 13, 2026

Date Added

Dec 30, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to collaborative partnerships of public and nonprofit entities in Oregon for large-scale ecological restoration and conservation projects that align with specific environmental priorities.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Orphan or Abandoned Well Plugging Program (OAWP)
$1,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 23, 2024

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofits, and educational institutions in Pennsylvania to safely plug orphaned or abandoned oil and gas wells, addressing environmental and public health risks.

Environment
City or township governments
Environment and Public Space Program
Contact for amount
William Penn Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in Philadelphia for planting and maintaining trees in underserved neighborhoods to improve green space and community health.

Environment
Nonprofits