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Pathways Program
$300,000
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 10, 2026

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Colorado cities, counties, and conservation organizations in developing strategic initiatives that enhance outdoor spaces and promote equity in natural resource management.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Municipal Recycling and Storage Equipment Grants
$5,000
New Hampshire the Beautiful
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 24, 2026

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to New Hampshire municipalities and solid waste districts for purchasing essential recycling equipment to enhance their recycling operations.

Environment
City or township governments
Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
$600,000
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to local governments and organizations in Nebraska for the development and improvement of public parks and recreational spaces, promoting outdoor access and environmental preservation for all residents.

Recreation
City or township governments
WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program
$300,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Reclamation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 15, 2028

Date Added

Jun 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to grassroots watershed groups and organizations in the U.S. for collaborative planning and development of projects that improve water supply reliability, quality, and ecosystem resilience.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Consolidated Grant Program
$136,500,000
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 9, 2026

Date Added

Apr 21, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and public transit agencies in Washington state to improve and expand public transportation services, particularly for rural communities and individuals with disabilities.

Transportation
Nonprofits
WaterSMART: Desalination Construction Projects
$120,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Reclamation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 26, 2027

Date Added

May 15, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public entities in the western United States for the planning, design, and construction of desalination facilities that create new, drought-resistant water supplies.

Infrastructure
State governments
Fiscal Year 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Buses and Bus Facilities Program
$610,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT - Federal Transit Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 21, 2026

Date Added

Jul 28, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public transit agencies, local governments, and tribes for purchasing and improving buses and related facilities, with a focus on enhancing safety and promoting low- and zero-emission transportation options.

Transportation
State governments
Wildfire and Forest Resilience Directed Grant Program
$15,000,000
California Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 2, 2026

Date Added

Jun 9, 2026

This program provides funding to public agencies, nonprofits, and tribal entities for projects that enhance forest health, reduce wildfire risk, and protect vital community resources in the Sierra-Cascade region.

Natural Resources
State governments
Water Quality Assessment Grants
Contact for amount
North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local organizations, such as conservation districts and watershed groups, for voluntary water quality assessment projects aimed at addressing specific water quality concerns in North Dakota.

Environment
Special district governments
ROSES 2025: A.16 Cryosphere
Contact for amount
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA Headquarters)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 4, 2026

Date Added

Sep 2, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed for U.S. institutions conducting research on the cryosphere, including ice and snow dynamics, to advance NASA's scientific objectives.

Science and Technology
State governments
Firewise Virginia Community Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
$9,999
Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 26, 2026

This program provides funding to Virginia communities to reduce wildfire risks through various hazard mitigation projects, requiring a 20% community match and formal recognition in the Firewise USA program.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
City or township governments
Leading by Example Clean Energy Grants for State Entities - Feasibility Studies
$150,000
Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2027

Date Added

Aug 4, 2026

This funding opportunity provides Massachusetts state entities with financial support to conduct feasibility studies for clean energy and decarbonization projects aimed at reducing fossil fuel use and preparing buildings for low-carbon technologies.

Energy
State governments
City of Sterling Heights Community Development Block Grant Program
Contact for amount
City of Sterling Heights
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public service agencies and organizations for projects that benefit low- and moderate-income residents in Sterling Heights.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Energy Matching Funds Program
$155,000,000
Wyoming Energy Authority
State

Application Deadline

Nov 3, 2026

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

Energy Matching Funds supports Wyoming-based research, pilot, demonstration, and commercial deployment projects that address state energy needs and can provide matching funds.

Energy
Individuals
NARMS Cooperative Agreement Program to Strengthen Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance in Retail Food Specimens
$200,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Food and Drug Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2027

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational institutions, nonprofits, and government entities to enhance surveillance of antibiotic resistance in bacteria found in retail food, particularly raw meats and seafood.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Colorado Water Plan Grants
$36,700,000
Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides funding to various entities, including local governments and nonprofits, to support projects that improve water management and conservation efforts across Colorado.

Natural Resources
State governments
Pecos Watershed Conservation Initiative
$500,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 12, 2026

Date Added

Oct 28, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for conservation projects aimed at restoring and sustaining healthy ecosystems in southeastern New Mexico and west Texas, targeting local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions involved in habitat restoration and species monitoring.

Environment
State governments
FY27 Brownfields Job Training (JT) Grants
$300,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 23, 2026

Date Added

Jul 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for training programs that prepare unemployed and underemployed individuals in communities affected by environmental contamination for careers in environmental cleanup and related fields.

Environment
Nonprofits
Good Neighbor Grant
$500
James City County
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 4, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to neighborhood groups and homeowner associations in Virginia for projects that enhance community spaces, promote environmental sustainability, and engage local residents in beautification efforts.

Environment
Nonprofits
Brownfield Site Assessment Grant Program
$150,000
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Wisconsin for environmental assessments and site preparation of contaminated industrial and commercial properties to promote redevelopment and economic revitalization.

Environment
City or township governments