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Grants for Small businesses - Environment

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Growing Reforestation Opportunities
$46,200,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 5, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for a wide range of organizations and individuals to establish new forests, restore degraded areas, and enhance existing forest ecosystems in New York State.

Environment
Small businesses
Water Project Grants and Loans Program
$6,000,000
Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

Dec 6, 2024

This program provides funding to local governments, Indian tribes, and individuals for water management projects that deliver economic, environmental, and social benefits in Oregon.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Grants for Change Program
$45,000
Maine Initiatives
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This program provides over $1.5 million in unrestricted funding to nonprofit organizations in Maine that are led by and serve Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities, focusing on dismantling racial injustice and promoting racial justice initiatives.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Wolf-Livestock Compensation Grant Program
$600,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2024

This program provides financial compensation to livestock producers for confirmed or probable losses due to wolf attacks, while also encouraging the implementation of nonlethal deterrent strategies to reduce future conflicts.

Agriculture
Small businesses
Food Rescue Grant
$250,000
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 14, 2026

Date Added

Jun 30, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Michigan-based organizations and businesses focused on rescuing surplus food for human consumption, helping to reduce food waste and improve food donation systems across the state.

Environment
Nonprofits
Reusable Foodware Cafeteria Grants
$50,000
Alameda County StopWaste
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to schools, nonprofits, and institutions in Alameda County to replace single-use foodware with reusable alternatives in their dining facilities, promoting sustainability and waste reduction.

Environment
Independent school districts
F26AS00062: Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act FY 2026
$500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

Jun 2, 2026

This grant provides financial support to various organizations and governments for projects that restore and protect fish and wildlife habitats in the Great Lakes Basin.

Natural Resources
State governments
Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for NSWC Crane
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (NSWC CRANE - N00164)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This grant invites innovative research proposals from academic institutions, industry partners, and research organizations to develop advanced technologies that support national security in areas like electronic warfare and hypersonic weapons.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
California Forest Improvement Program
$2,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This program provides cost-share assistance to private and public landowners with 20 to 5,000 acres of forest land to improve forest resources, including wildlife habitat and soil and water quality, through various forestry management activities.

Agriculture
Small businesses
Cost Share for Federal Funding Opportunities Clean Hydrogen Program
Contact for amount
California Energy Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This grant provides financial support to applicants seeking federal funding for clean hydrogen projects, specifically those applying for opportunities from the Department of Energy.

Energy
Small businesses
Electric Farm Equipment Grant
$150,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2026

This program provides financial support to farmers and agricultural organizations in Minnesota to transition from fossil fuel-powered equipment to electric farm machinery, promoting environmental sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Agriculture
Individuals
Community Stormwater Solutions Mini Grant Program
$5,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 13, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community-driven projects in Washington, D.C. that promote environmental education and innovative stormwater management, particularly for small organizations and historically excluded groups.

Environment
Nonprofits
FY 2024 2026 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), National Marine Fisheries Service
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 30, 2024

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects and research aimed at sustainable fisheries management, protected species recovery, and marine ecosystem enhancement, targeting a wide range of applicants including educational institutions, nonprofits, and government entities.

Environment
State governments
DoW Toxic Exposures Investigator Initiated Research Award
$800,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 19, 2026

Date Added

May 8, 2026

This funding opportunity supports researchers investigating health issues related to toxic exposures experienced by military personnel, veterans, and their families, with a focus on improving prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Best Management Practices (BMP) Program
$200,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2026

This program provides financial and technical assistance to Vermont farmers to improve water quality by implementing practices that reduce agricultural waste discharges into local waterways.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Community Air Protection Support Grants
$10,000
Butte County Air Quality Management District (BCAQMD)
Local

Application Deadline

Aug 14, 2026

Date Added

Jul 14, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-driven projects in Butte County that aim to improve air quality and reduce exposure to harmful pollutants, particularly in disadvantaged neighborhoods.

Environment
Nonprofits
Business Pollution Prevention Program
$50,000
Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This program provides financial support to businesses in Ramsey and Washington Counties, Minnesota, to reduce harmful pollutants and adopt safer practices, enhancing both environmental sustainability and public health.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Boating Infrastructure Grant Program
Contact for amount
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2023

This program provides funding to public entities and private marina owners for the construction and improvement of recreational boating facilities specifically designed for transient vessels over 26 feet in length.

Recreation
State governments
Fleet Zero-Emission Resource Opportunity (Fleet-ZERO)
$40,000
Colorado Energy Office (CEO)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 17, 2026

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This grant provides funding to various organizations, including government agencies, non-profits, and businesses, to install electric vehicle charging infrastructure specifically for fleet vehicles, particularly in underserved communities.

Transportation
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Lawn and Garden Equipment Program
$15,000
Butte County Air Quality Management District (BCAQMD)
Local

Application Deadline

Aug 14, 2026

Date Added

Jul 14, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to Butte County residents and businesses for replacing gasoline-powered lawn and garden equipment with zero-emission electric alternatives to improve air quality and reduce pollution.

Environment
Individuals