Grants for County governments - Natural Resources

The Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) Program, managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), is a state-financed grant initiative designed to assist local government agencies in acquiring and/or developing land for public parks and open spaces. This program aligns with a mission to enhance community access to outdoor recreational opportunities and preserve natural resources throughout Illinois. The primary beneficiaries of the OSLAD grants are units of local government authorized to expend public funds for public outdoor park, recreation, or conservation purposes. This excludes school districts. The program aims to increase the availability of public parkland, improve existing recreational facilities, and protect natural areas. Expected outcomes include expanded park sites, renovated recreational facilities, and preserved natural resources, leading to improved quality of life and access to nature for Illinois residents. The program prioritizes both land acquisition and development/renovation projects. Acquisition projects focus on securing land for new park sites, park expansion, water frontage, nature study, and natural resource preservation. Development/renovation projects encompass a wide range of improvements, including picnic and playground facilities, outdoor nature interpretive facilities, sports courts and play fields, swimming pools, campgrounds, winter sports facilities, park roads, parking, utilities, and restrooms. Measurable results include the number of acres acquired for public use, the types and numbers of facilities developed or renovated, and the increase in public access points to natural areas. Funding is substantial, with up to $1,725,000.00 available for acquisition projects and a maximum of $600,000 for development/renovation projects, reflecting a strategic commitment to significant, impactful projects. While not explicitly detailed as a "theory of change," the program operates on the premise that investing in public outdoor spaces directly contributes to community well-being, environmental stewardship, and opportunities for recreation and education.

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District (USACE) intends to enter into a cooperative agreement with a non-Federal public entity or nonprofit organization for land stewardship and restoration services on USACE land at the Bonneville Lock and Dam in Skamania County, WA and Multnomah County, OR. This cooperative agreement will assist Portland District in fulfilling environmental stewardship responsibilities consisting of restoration and management of native and historic landscapes and wildlife habitat while providing education and training opportunities to the recipients participants in the local communities around Bonneville Lock and Dam. These education and training opportunities exist through the need for natural resource and maintenance services on public lands within Bonneville Lock and Dams jurisdiction. The goals and objectives of this cooperative agreement are for the implementation of best natural resources management practices with regards to environmental stewardship, high and low density recreation areas, and operations/facilities maintenance. Environmental and maintenance training opportunities include but are not limited to: Vegetation Management Vegetation PlantingPark and Trail MaintenanceLitter RemovalTrail Construction and Maintenance This cooperative agreement will be awarded pursuant to 33 USC 2339 Conservation and Recreation Management. The recipient for this cooperative agreement must be a qualified non-Federal public entity or nonprofit organization that serves low security inmates and/or individuals executing community service sentences within the Skamania County, WA, Clark County, WA, Hood River, OR and/or Multnomah County, OR correctional system, and has experience in land stewardship and restoration using small work crews supervised by experienced leaders so that ecological concepts can be accurately conveyed to work crew and leaders.

This funding opportunity supports a variety of organizations in conducting research and restoration projects that improve fish and wildlife resources in the Great Lakes Basin.

The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) is a federal assistance program administered by the National Park Service at the federal level and by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission at the state level. The program aims to support local sponsors in the acquisition, development, and renovation of public outdoor recreation sites and facilities. Funding is provided through 50% reimbursement grants. Eligible applicants include villages, cities, public power districts, and natural resource districts in Nebraska. The program requires projects to align with the goals outlined in the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) 2021-2025, ensuring they address the state and local outdoor recreation needs. Grant applications are accepted online and must be submitted by September each year, with projects reviewed and recommended by January and approved grants starting the following year.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various government entities, nonprofits, and educational institutions for projects that protect and restore California's aquatic resources and ecosystems, particularly benefiting underserved and indigenous communities.

This fellowship provides unrestricted financial support to artists living in the Southern Finger Lakes region, allowing them to focus on their creative work without project constraints.

This funding opportunity is designed to support shoreline restoration projects at a military facility in Maryland, focusing on erosion control and habitat enhancement to improve water quality in the Chesapeake Bay.

This grant is issued to Wisconsin counties or municipalities that participate in boating enforcement efforts. Eligible agencies may receive law enforcement aids for up to 75% of their net costs. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS A unit of government authorizing the patrol must contain at least one of the following within its jurisdiction: a lake of at least 100 acres in size, determined by the current department lake survey; or, at least one mile of river within the jurisdiction of the unit of government.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that install and maintain technologies to intercept and remove marine debris, benefiting coastal habitats and marine resources.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that improve forest and woodland health, enhance wildfire resilience, and promote sustainable timber and biomass use across western states and Alaska, targeting local governments, tribes, nonprofits, and educational institutions.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, Native American tribes, educational institutions, and non-profits in Idaho for projects that improve forest and woodland health, resilience, and sustainability.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that remove barriers to fish migration, benefiting local communities and ecosystems, particularly in underserved areas.

The IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management National Operations Center (NOC) Wildlife Resource Management grant aims to fund projects by state, local, and tribal governments, nonprofits, and higher education institutions that focus on wildlife habitat restoration, connectivity, and climate resilience on public lands, with a total of $800,000 available for individual awards ranging from $25,000 to $500,000, and applications due by September 30, 2024.

The "IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management National Operations Center (NOC) Threatened and Endangered Species Program" grant offers funding between $25,000 and $500,000 to government agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofits for projects aimed at conserving, recovering, and reducing threats to federally listed and BLM sensitive species on public lands, with a total of $800,000 available and a deadline of September 30, 2024.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that promote the conservation and restoration of native plants and ecosystems on public lands in Wyoming, particularly benefiting underrepresented communities and enhancing biodiversity.

This grant provides funding to various organizations and governments in New Mexico to support the conservation and restoration of native plant species and habitats, particularly for sensitive ecosystems and underrepresented communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, educational institutions, tribal organizations, and nonprofits in Colorado for projects that promote forest health and sustainability, addressing issues like wildfires, insect outbreaks, and habitat conservation.

This grant provides financial and volunteer support to nonprofit organizations in the Sacramento area that focus on youth development and promote diversity, equity, and community empowerment.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for state and local governments, tribal entities, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations to implement projects that improve the health and sustainability of public rangelands across multiple states.

The Public Education, Participation, and Outreach (PEPO) Grant Program, established in 2022, provides funding for statewide education and outreach initiatives and supports individual coordinators for each of Colorado's basin roundtables. The program aims to enhance public awareness of water issues in line with the Colorado Water Plan and respective Basin Implementation Plans. Grants are available in two categories: funding up to $25,000 for Basin Coordinators to manage education and outreach within their basin, and Statewide Initiatives grants for broader educational projects. Applications require approval from one of the nine basin roundtables and must be submitted through the CWCB Portal. The program supports a wide range of activities, including developing water education campaigns, conducting water awareness surveys, and facilitating statewide or multi-basin outreach efforts. Grant renewed every year. Grant Summer annual deadline: June 1st