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Grants for County governments - Natural Resources

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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
Boating Infrastructure Grant
$1,000,000
Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department (FWC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 18, 2025

This program provides financial support to marinas and parks for developing and improving facilities that accommodate transient recreational boaters with vessels 26 feet or longer.

Transportation
Nonprofits
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
Hunter R3 (Recruitment, Retention And Reactivation) Grant Program
$25,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Dec 8, 2023

This grant provides financial support to individuals and organizations in Wisconsin for projects that promote safe and ethical hunting by recruiting new hunters, especially adults, women, and families, while addressing barriers to participation.

Recreation
City or township governments
Local Agricultural Growth Zones Program
$2,000,000
North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
State

Application Deadline

Dec 21, 2026

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit conservation organizations and county governments in North Carolina to acquire agricultural conservation easements that protect farmland from development and support sustainable farming practices.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
F27AS00008-NAWCA 2027-1 US Standard Grants
$3,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 25, 2026

Date Added

Jul 27, 2026

This grant provides funding to a wide range of organizations, including governments, nonprofits, and tribal entities, to support projects that protect and restore wetlands and their habitats for migratory birds and other wildlife across the United States.

Natural Resources
State governments
Healthy Lakes & Rivers Grants
$25,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 11, 2023

This program provides funding to local governments and nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin to implement affordable practices that improve water quality and habitat along shorelands, benefiting community members and the environment.

Environment
County governments
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Construction
$10,000,000
California State Water Resources Control Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding program provides financial assistance to community water systems in California for constructing and improving water infrastructure to ensure safe and clean drinking water for residents, particularly those in need.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program
$15,000,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 24, 2026

This program provides funding to urban communities, particularly underserved areas, for acquiring and developing public outdoor recreation spaces and facilities.

Recreation
City or township governments
Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program
$600,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Forest Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 13, 2026

Date Added

Aug 13, 2026

This grant provides financial assistance to local governments, tribal entities, and nonprofit organizations for the acquisition and conservation of private forestland to benefit communities through sustainable management and public access.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Community Forestry Assistance Grant
$60,000
New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2024

This funding opportunity supports urban and community forestry projects in New Mexico, prioritizing initiatives that enhance tree canopy cover and green space access in disadvantaged communities.

Natural Resources
County governments
SLCF Community Grant Program
$3,000
Seeley Lake Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2027

Date Added

Jan 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and public entities in Seeley Lake, Montana, to implement projects that improve the community's social, cultural, economic, and environmental wellbeing.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Small Town Big Trees Grant
$5,000
Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 11, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2026

This grant provides funding to small Indiana communities and nonprofit organizations to enhance urban forestry initiatives, protect and expand tree canopies, and promote sustainable environmental practices.

Environment
City or township governments
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
Biological Nutrient Removal Program
Contact for amount
Maryland Department of the Environment
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2024

This program provides funding to publicly owned wastewater treatment plants to upgrade their systems for better nitrogen removal, improving water quality in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

Environment
County governments
Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust Grant Program
$5,909,575
Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 6, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to government entities, municipalities, and private businesses in Vermont for projects that replace or upgrade diesel vehicles and equipment with electric alternatives to reduce harmful emissions and promote cleaner transportation technologies.

Environment
City or township governments
RESTORE Act Direct Component - Non-Construction Activities
$120,153,261
U.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2026

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This grant provides funding to state and county governments in the Gulf Coast region for non-construction activities that restore natural resources, promote tourism, and support economic growth following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

Natural Resources
State governments
Upstate Community Grants Program
$1,000
South Carolina Native Plant Society (Upstate Chapter)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations, community groups, and schools in Upstate South Carolina for projects that protect and educate about native plants and ecosystems.

Environment
Nonprofits
County Opportunity Grant Program
$800,000
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
State

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to Oregon counties for developing and improving outdoor recreation facilities, particularly campgrounds, to enhance public access to nature and camping experiences.

Recreation
County governments